Hi, I'm new here. Trying to find a good forum for all kinds of support to become my "Base" for questioning.
I have a slightly different problem then others, I've read around on the web, but none has my exact problem.
I'm running windows 7, although this can't be the problem because it's the same on the dual boot XP now.
If I right-click the sound icon in the down right corner, choose Playback devices.
I see several devices, only the "Speakers" are plugged in, which is correct.
If I right-click that and choose "Configure Speakers" I come into the "Speaker Setup".
There's two 5.1 Surround to choose, one has Side Pair, the other has Rear Pair.
I have a Rear Pair, although they're not exactly behind me, more likely a bit on the sides because I couldn't find a place to put them.
So I choose the Rear Pair version of the 5.1 Surround, click Test.
Left works, Right works, Center... Can't hear nothing, Subwoofer... Can't hear nothing, Rear Left works, Rear Right works.
Theres nothing wrong with my cables, since if I play a .mp3 file, a video, youtube video or anything else. Everything works as it should.
Now to the real problem. If I play any game, for example... SA-MP (GTA SA), Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising, Race Driver: GRID.
I get different problems I tend to see as a directx problem,
might be wrong but it seems like it sends the surround sounds to the wrong speakers, or non-existant speakers.
Ex. Grand theft auto san andreas
I hear everything but the vehicle sounds unless I turn the view left or right because then I hear it through the left or right speakers.
The vehicle sounds are supposed to come out of the Center speaker when I'm viewing the vehicle from behind I believe.
Ex. Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising
I hear much, but not all. The radio sounds (i.e commander tells you the mission), I can't hear at all, I need to have the subtitles on and read. Since the radio sound comes from the radio you have on yourself, it should come from the Center speaker.
Ex. Race Driver: GRID
Ohh I love this game, have everything on high, runs smooth like.. heaven. Just mad graphics and gameplay overall.
BUT, I can't hear my own damned vehicle sounds! Unless I turn the view, just like GTA SA.
I hear other vehicles sounds, if they're on the side, or far behind.
My temporary solution is to plug in my PORTA PRO Headphones.
Now I can hear everything, definitely a pain in the *** since my gf have to scream after me to come.
Another small annoyance, I start the game and forget to plug in the Headphones.
If I plug them in after, sounds still come through the speakers. If I minimize the game, play a .mp3 file, SOUND DOES COME FROM THE HEADPHONES.
Mighty weird, have to restart the game. Not like that's a big problem though.
//So if anyone could find a REAL solution for this problem, PLEASE DO.
"Do NOT CAPITALIZE your words."
Sorry, but I really think it fits to make things clear :/
I'll change it if I have to, but for now I'll write...
-caps
Thanks.
I have a slightly different problem then others, I've read around on the web, but none has my exact problem.
I'm running windows 7, although this can't be the problem because it's the same on the dual boot XP now.
If I right-click the sound icon in the down right corner, choose Playback devices.
I see several devices, only the "Speakers" are plugged in, which is correct.
If I right-click that and choose "Configure Speakers" I come into the "Speaker Setup".
There's two 5.1 Surround to choose, one has Side Pair, the other has Rear Pair.
I have a Rear Pair, although they're not exactly behind me, more likely a bit on the sides because I couldn't find a place to put them.
So I choose the Rear Pair version of the 5.1 Surround, click Test.
Left works, Right works, Center... Can't hear nothing, Subwoofer... Can't hear nothing, Rear Left works, Rear Right works.
Theres nothing wrong with my cables, since if I play a .mp3 file, a video, youtube video or anything else. Everything works as it should.
Now to the real problem. If I play any game, for example... SA-MP (GTA SA), Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising, Race Driver: GRID.
I get different problems I tend to see as a directx problem,
might be wrong but it seems like it sends the surround sounds to the wrong speakers, or non-existant speakers.
Ex. Grand theft auto san andreas
I hear everything but the vehicle sounds unless I turn the view left or right because then I hear it through the left or right speakers.
The vehicle sounds are supposed to come out of the Center speaker when I'm viewing the vehicle from behind I believe.
Ex. Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising
I hear much, but not all. The radio sounds (i.e commander tells you the mission), I can't hear at all, I need to have the subtitles on and read. Since the radio sound comes from the radio you have on yourself, it should come from the Center speaker.
Ex. Race Driver: GRID
Ohh I love this game, have everything on high, runs smooth like.. heaven. Just mad graphics and gameplay overall.
BUT, I can't hear my own damned vehicle sounds! Unless I turn the view, just like GTA SA.
I hear other vehicles sounds, if they're on the side, or far behind.
My temporary solution is to plug in my PORTA PRO Headphones.
Now I can hear everything, definitely a pain in the *** since my gf have to scream after me to come.
Another small annoyance, I start the game and forget to plug in the Headphones.
If I plug them in after, sounds still come through the speakers. If I minimize the game, play a .mp3 file, SOUND DOES COME FROM THE HEADPHONES.
Mighty weird, have to restart the game. Not like that's a big problem though.
//So if anyone could find a REAL solution for this problem, PLEASE DO.
"Do NOT CAPITALIZE your words."
Sorry, but I really think it fits to make things clear :/
I'll change it if I have to, but for now I'll write...
-caps
Thanks.