Question Options for Computer 5.1 Surround?

[Eeshen]

I've used my Klipsch 5.1 computer speakers for a long time now and the controller just went out again. The sound is great, but I would really like to get past using their control box and move to something more standard (A/V receiver with 5.1 speakers).

What options and hardware would I require?
Would I just use the same 3.5mm outputs from the MB audio jacks (I have ROG Strix X570-E Motherboard, Realtek Audio) and buy 3.5mm to RCA splitters ? Was wondering if there is a better option with buying a separate soundcard and connecting in another manner to a receiver.

Overall, just looking for ideas.

Thank you.

 

[Eeshen]

Just tried WoW, same thing, great surround, no sub.
Tried "Test" in Windows, sub works fine.

 

[boju]

Have you looked at sub volume in avr? There are probably settings in avr to explore. If only you had more games to test especially fps games. Seems the games so far all share similar low sub volume.

 

[Eeshen]

Found the problem.
I had my setting for front and rear speakers set to large in my receiver. I don't think either WoW or LotRo has a dedicated sub channel, so my receiver probably didn't think the sub was needed.
I changed the speakers to small and the sub was activated in LotRo.

 

[boju]

Awesome dude

 

[boju]

If your sub has phase adjustment, as in normal or reverse, bass can sound more or less. See what you think. Might need someone to help you to switch it while you're sitting to notice better.