I have this sound card hookup to my home theater system but I cant get any sound from my 5.1 surround sound setup. I only get L and R channels.
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Cannot say for sure, as there are several variables at play. One, being the only output to a home receiver system, it requires a fiber optics cable. The digital driver included with the card must be on-check msconfig/startup to verify it is there. I do not know what make souind system you have but if it is like mine (Logitech 5 something), there are multiple choices to make for output, and the proper one must be 5.1/7.1 digital out, not 6 channel analog. Try to run the Creative updater that came with the card, to look for missing programs-possibly let it reinstall drivers, or try another optical cable. Sorry, that is all I can think of except to check your speaker wires and confirm all speakers work.
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first check if your speakers have an input digital for the cable because the sound card have an output digital (the digital cable comes with it) if not then you need the Digital to Analog Audio Decoder Converter - Transfer the DTS/AC-3 Digital Signal and Stereo(R/L) Audio Signal into 5.1 Analog Output, i had the same problem with this device my 5.1 speakers got the digital dolby surround sound, also i needed to configure on the system (program) the 5.1 channels (speakers) also the digital sound and i choose the dolby system. good luck
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Cannot say for sure, as there are several variables at play. One, being the only output to a home receiver system, it requires a fiber optics cable. The digital driver included with the card must be on-check msconfig/startup to verify it is there. I do not know what make souind system you have but if it is like mine (Logitech 5 something), there are multiple choices to make for output, and the proper one must be 5.1/7.1 digital out, not 6 channel analog. Try to run the Creative updater that came with the card, to look for missing programs-possibly let it reinstall drivers, or try another optical cable. Sorry, that is all I can think of except to check your speaker wires and confirm all speakers work. Cannot say for sure, as there are several variables at play. One, being the only output to a home receiver system, it requires a fiber optics cable. The digital driver included with the card must be on-check msconfig/startup to verify it is there. I do not know what make souind system you have but if it is like mine (Logitech 5 something), there are multiple choices to make for output, and the proper one must be 5.1/7.1 digital out, not 6 channel analog. Try to run the Creative updater that came with the card, to look for missing programs-possibly let it reinstall drivers, or try another... » Read More Cannot say for sure, as there are several variables at play. One, being the only output to a home receiver system, it requires a fiber optics cable. The digital driver included with the card must be on-check msconfig/startup to verify it is there. I do not know what make souind system you have but if it is like mine (Logitech 5 something), there are multiple choices to make for output, and the proper one must be 5.1/7.1 digital out, not 6 channel analog. Try to run the Creative updater that came with the card, to look for missing programs-possibly let it reinstall drivers, or try another optical cable. Sorry, that is all I can think of except to check your speaker wires and confirm all speakers work. « Show Less
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The Titanium HD can output a digitally encoded multichannel signal through SPDIF out. You have to enable either the DTS or Dolby encoder, and in Windows you probably need to set your sound device to "Speakers (Creative SB X-Fi)" and configure it to 5.1 surround.
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I have the same problem 5.1 only seems to pass thru HDMI 1. I have to connect my bluRay player directly to Amp to get 5.1
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I didn't use any IR HPs. I connected the audio out directly to my AUX, now i get surround sound.
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I have had no problems of any kind with my SB-Z sound card. It has been an exception item. Maybe you have an incompatibility between your sound card and the applications you are using.
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Hello, the truth in the specifications of the card only refers to 5.1 is silent in relation to speakers 7.1, I use it with Ligitech 5.1 speakers, I think you should find another model that is more specific, I put a link here; you can check this model that is compatible with 7.1 speakers: http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Sound-Blaster-Audigy-SB1550/dp/B00EO6X7PG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1405118509&sr=1-1&keywords=sound+card+7.1
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I bought these, and yes I had to buy and install an additional sound card, otherwise they will not work with the regular sound card. (If helps, I bought a Rosewill RC-701 5.1 PCI Card)
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Basic answer - No. I believe this unit is designed to function just with its own 2 speakers in "stereo" mode. There is no mention of surround sound such as 5.1 or 7.1 that I could find. You might try a "parallel" hook-up with the amp outputs going to both the Yamaha speakers and the appropriate left or right channels of your wall mount speakers - BUT - be careful to verify that the combined loads / impedances, etc are ok (see specs section of Yamaha owners manual & specs for your wall speakers) or you might damage the amps and all the speakers involved. Also this would only give you more stereo output with all the speakers, not 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound. Try your Yamaha with just its own speakers and turn up the volume a little - this might work ok for you without the wall speakers. Regards, John
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Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush Mountit was 54$ but had some good reviews. Cant wait till tomorrow....calling into work sick! Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush... » Read More Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush Mountit was 54$ but had some good reviews. Cant wait till tomorrow....calling into work sick! « Show Less
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Have done all this, but how do I get 5.1 sound from the external source? Sound only coming through the front speakers. What input should I be using on the receiver to get 5.1 sound from the external source? TIA.
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It's a PCI sound card. You're motherboard may not have one depending on its make and age. Try finding your motherboard online to determine if its compatible.
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This amplifier requires a preamp, or existing receiver. If your subwoofer is powered, you will have to use the preamp or receivers subwoofer preout. If your subwoofer is passive, you can sent the signal to the amplifier but will not be able to run a true 5.1 surround
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It has some really weird connections. Not your normal 5.1 or 7.1 channels. You would have to look it up on the soundblaster site to make sure, but I think it can do just stereo. I had to send mine back as it only does 7.1 if you have their setup.
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I hope a more informed person will post to enlighten us, but I believe this bypasses your sound card/built in audio codec. I think that is the same for any USB headset.You would need to plug a headset directly via mini jacks in the sound card to use that. I guess where I am lacking clarity is that I believe there is no special speaker hardware for headsets to do "positional" surround. I think it is all simulated- either in the chip in the USB dongle or in your PCI sound card.
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My sound bar, the Vizio 5.1 wireless system indicates that 5.1 dolby digital when connected via optical to the tv's optical out. It only does this when the source on the TV is 5.1 in OTA programming or using the in TV smart applications. Its does not provide 5.1 passthrough with my HDMI cable to my set top box or my PS3. Those had to be hooked up directly to the soundbar to get 5.1 sound. However if you have a soundbar that will upmix 2 ch PCM it will pass that signal through HDMI and try its best to make it "surround"
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i spoke to a person at best buy store>>>they told me even if you connect the cable you would only get stereo>>>you need a digital cable to get 5.1 surround i hope this helps
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i dont know wats in it or if it can be upgraded but you can get something like this. http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Soundblaster-Surround-System-SB1095/dp/B0044DEDCA/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1364767961&sr=1-2&keywords=external+sound+card
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Not necessarily. A decent MOBO will have the channels to make it work but I use a Asus Xonar DGX with mine. Unless you are an audiophile any 5.1 sound card will be fine.