Question I need help setting up my 3 audio systems.

[Kryptxcc]

So basically, I have a headset, my monitor and 2 desktop speakers (connected as one). and they all work fine, just not together. the monitor is all fine. its titled as a monitor audio device. the problem is my speakers and headset. my headset connects and works fine, its classified as a headset. but in order for my speakers to work, I have to disconnect my headset. and the speakers basically take over and are classified as the headset. its kind of annoying and not that big of a deal. I'm just trying to see if there is a fix. also wondering if I can just add a new device to my audio manager or something. hope you can help, its fine if you can't.

 

[jsmithepa]

OK so you want to be able to switch to speakers wo having to unplug the headset. This maybe impossible. The headset jack is inline with the circuit driving your speakers. When u unplug the headset, a little tap inside the jack retracts and completes a circuit and now the signal flows to speaker. This is a mechanical thing and can't be software controlled.

You will have to find ANOTHER signal path to your speakers, via HDMI, optical, or another audio output device like another sound card/dongle, so it will be independent of the headset jack. Maybe more cost and complication that you are willing to entertain.