5.1 Surround Problem in Windows 10

[Meowrcenary]

Having trouble getting the 5.1 surround to work on any of my games. Using Sony - BRAVIA 1000W 5.1-Ch. DVD Home Theater System. I have it connected thru the Optical port. I can get 2 channel but not 5. My mobo is a MSI Gaming 7 z170.

Played around with the audio controller I have but none of the tests come through except on the windows 10 audio test.

Not sure where to go from there.

 

[boju]

Yea i see what you mean. Hate it when they do that with proprietary plugs. Speakers is easily enough can be cut, just mark which wires are positive/negative before doing that if the wires it self isn't colour coded.

Is your sub powered and have it's own gain/frequency controls? If its a passive sub getting it's amplification from the DVD unit will make things difficult and will need to have another separate amp for the sub. AVRs with LFE outputs require active subs, they don't have the amp inside necessary to drive them.

Your DVD player has HDMI out so thats a good thing to have as a DVD player.

Maybe consider buying another set of speakers to go with the AVR and leave your DVD player as is.

 

[Meowrcenary]

Yea i see what you mean. Hate it when they do that with proprietary plugs. Speakers is easily enough can be cut, just mark which wires are positive/negative before doing that if the wires it self isn't colour coded.

Is your sub powered and have it's own gain/frequency controls? If its a passive sub getting it's amplification from the DVD unit will make things difficult and will need to have another separate amp for the sub. AVRs with LFE outputs require active subs, they don't have the amp inside necessary to drive them.

Your DVD player has HDMI out so thats a good thing to have as a DVD player.

Maybe consider buying another set of speakers to go with the AVR and leave your DVD player as is.

Nope no other controls sub just has that one wire. I have a friend willing to sell his denon receiver and a pair of German tower speakers. I think it would be best to leave my home theatre as it is and build a proper surround from the ground up. Bought that Logitech you suggested figured for $70 it's worth checking out. My friend wants 300 for his set, but hasn't really said much about its specs.

 

[boju]

Denon make good receivers and German speakers are class.

You'd want at least a few hdmi in's and an out for a TV/Monitor. If its a fairly modern Receiver 7years oldish will have much of that.

If you can get the model number we can see some internet pics.