X-Fi Subwoofer
It seems a lot of people have had this problem but I see few solutions, so I'll try. I have an X-Fi (drivers dated 6/09), Vista, and 5. speakers. I get subwoofer in games but not in music (Windows Media Player, etc.) I tried downloading the Console and selecting "Enable Bass Redirection" and that does not help for music and seems to make bass in games weaker. I tried switching to and from game and entertainment mode (I normally run "game") and nothing works. My speakers are NOT set to Full Range. Has anyone figured this one out
I emailed creative support and they suggested it might be an IRQ conflict. If you go into the device manager and then go to the view menu and select 'Resources by type' you can see under IRQ which devices are conflicting.
The easiest way to fix the problem is to rearrange things in the PCI slots, and disable any devices you're not using (in my case the onboard sound). This seemed like such a simple solution, but it worked =}
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Well I upgraded several things at once recently, including my home theatre, which left me with a reciever and 5 Athena speakers + a Sub. So I decided that these would work wonderfully with my new X-Fi Platinum card.
I'm assuming that I have everything setup correctly by going from the /8" jacks on my X-Fi back to the RCA 5. inputs on my reciever (Denon AVR-205). When it comes to playing movies and music, it's nothing short of amazing. However, when I play games (particullary Battlefield 2 with the Ultra-High X-Fi setting turned on) I am getting absoloutly no output to my subwoofer? This is also the case in HL2 when I select '5. Speakers' from the in-game menu. Is this correct? I'm pretty sure that everything is physically setup correct b/c I get sub output in movies via Windows Media Player. I've also gone into the THX setup control panel that Soundblaster gives you and I can click the Subwoofer Icon or press the 'Test Channels' and I get sub output. And yes, I've gone through the THX speaker assignement option and properly designated the sub.
Any ideas? Any suggestions? Or is this the way it was designed?
I do have the option to run my FL/FR speakers through my sub and set a crossover freq on the actual sub...but this seemed uneccessary b/c I was assuming that my X-Fi would output a sub signal in games.... Did I just get a bad card?
Thanks in advance.To get bass, go to the Speaker Configuration of your X-Fi (sorry, using an Audigy and don't know the exact locations of the controls for the X-Fi) and search to find the BASS REDIRECTION option. Enable this and you should be able to get bass from your subwoofer. The crossover slider will enable you to fine tune this according to your speakers' specs. Experiment with it and select the best frequency.
I don't know if this will work, because it appears your speakers do have a crossover, but I am not sure... Did you enable it or not? The X-Fi and all soundcards do not separate the bass signal if not specified so, as most modern 5. systems do that by themselves.
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http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/mus...ml#post1289615Hi S,
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Subwoofer not recognized in Windows 7
Hello,
I have a set of Klipsch Pro-Media 2.1 speakers with a 400w subwoofer that works when plugged into my desktop. I have a Lenovo X-301 with I think Conextant 20561 driver updated. Problem is, no sound whatsoever comes out of the subwoofer, and it is not recognized in the audio set up software. It says device is not present. Any suggestions? I have already updated the driver with no change to report.
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There are three internal speakers. Two are front speakers and the third is a subwoofer. The subwoofer should be playing lowpass audio only. In alsamixer, the subwoofer is muted and cannot be unmuted. However, when playing audio, sound is passed through the subwoofer (sound that is being played in front speaker). This leads to weird/unbalanced audio. I've looked through and played with different .asoundrc but nothing seems to help. I wrote down the basic information below. Please let me know if further information is required.
https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=119710 This thread looked promising but I can't decipher the solution so I have not tried it. Any other comments, ideas, and brainstorming are welcome.
Here is aplay -l
[asus@asusg73jw ~]$ aplay -l
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: MID [HDA Intel MID], device 0: ALC269VB Analog [ALC269VB Analog]
Subdevices: 0/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 0: MID [HDA Intel MID], device 1: ALC269VB Digital [ALC269VB Digital]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 1: NVidia [HDA NVidia], device 3: HDMI 0 [HDMI 0]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 1: NVidia [HDA NVidia], device 7: HDMI 0 [HDMI 0]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 1: NVidia [HDA NVidia], device 8: HDMI 0 [HDMI 0]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 1: NVidia [HDA NVidia], device 9: HDMI 0 [HDMI 0]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
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ses 6175 0
enclosure 6363 1 ses
hid_logitech_dj 10254 0
usb_storage 43828 1
uvcvideo 73462 0
videobuf2_vmalloc 2789 1 uvcvideo
videobuf2_memops 2827 1 videobuf2_vmalloc
videobuf2_core 24073 1 uvcvideo
videodev 104777 2 uvcvideo,videobuf2_core
media 10438 2 uvcvideo,videodev
usbhid 41358 1 hid_logitech_dj
hid 86421 2 usbhid,hid_logitech_dj
btusb 14645 0
bluetooth 269252 2 btusb
joydev 9728 0
coretemp 6231 0
kvm_intel 124064 0
kvm 384657 1 kvm_intel
arc4 2008 2
snd_hda_codec_hdmi 27561 4
nvidia 9096875 67
ath9k 98183 0
ath9k_common 2097 1 ath9k
ath9k_hw 355294 2 ath9k_common,ath9k
iTCO_wdt 5288 0
i7core_edac 17030 0
crc32c_intel 1988 0
ath 15362 3 ath9k_common,ath9k,ath9k_hw
acpi_cpufreq 10631 1
rts_pstor 401501 0
iTCO_vendor_support 1930 1 iTCO_wdt
edac_core 42423 1 i7core_edac
mac80211 432338 1 ath9k
asus_laptop 18399 0
psmouse 76176 0
mperf 1236 1 acpi_cpufreq
battery 7099 0
button 4670 0
video 11332 0
atl1c 35119 0
sparse_keymap 3089 1 asus_laptop
ac 2569 0
i2c_core 23076 2 nvidia,videodev
pcspkr 1900 0
serio_raw 5074 0
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input_polldev 2915 1 asus_laptop
processor 27496 1 acpi_cpufreq
snd_hda_codec_realtek 61729 1
mei 61037 0
microcode 14434 0
cfg80211 179435 3 ath,ath9k,mac80211
rfkill 15997 4 cfg80211,asus_laptop,bluetooth
lpc_ich 11346 0
thermal 8418 0
snd_hda_intel 27668 5
snd_hda_codec 100743 3 snd_hda_codec_realtek,snd_hda_codec_hdmi,snd_hda_intel
snd_hwdep 6429 1 snd_hda_codec
snd_pcm 77827 4 snd_hda_codec_hdmi,snd_hda_codec,snd_hda_intel
snd_page_alloc 7363 2 snd_pcm,snd_hda_intel
snd_timer 18935 1 snd_pcm
snd 60157 16 snd_hda_codec_realtek,snd_hwdep,snd_timer,snd_hda_codec_hdmi,snd_pcm,snd_hda_codec,snd_hda_intel
soundcore 5443 1 snd
ext4 447457 2
crc16 1360 2 ext4,bluetooth
jbd2 78834 1 ext4
mbcache 6027 1 ext4
sr_mod 14824 0
cdrom 35521 1 sr_mod
sd_mod 31067 5
ahci 21393 2
libahci 20907 1 ahci
libata 168540 2 ahci,libahci
scsi_mod 130423 6 ses,usb_storage,libata,rts_pstor,sd_mod,sr_mod
xhci_hcd 89337 0
ehci_hcd 51637 0
usbcore 174100 6 btusb,uvcvideo,usb_storage,ehci_hcd,usbhid,xhci_hcd
usb_common 955 1 usbcore
lspci | grep Audio
[asus@asusg73jw ~]$ lspci | grep Audio
00:1b.0 Audio device: Intel Corporation 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset High Definition Audio (rev 06)
01:00.1 Audio device: NVIDIA Corporation GF106 High Definition Audio Controller (rev a1)
Last edited by frank604 (2013-02-18 19:19:04)Thanks for this, I'll take a look and see if I can adapt it.
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Windows 7 64 bit and X-Fi XtremeGamer - Bass Redirection Not Working (No Subwoofer)
SWindows 7 64 bit and X-Fi XtremeGamer - Bass Redirection Not Working (No Subwoofer)% Greetings,
Today I ugraded to Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit edition and am having a problem with my 5. surround sound that previously worked perfectly in Windows Vista Ultimate.
I am using an X-Fi XtremeGamer PCIe card and the problem is that I have full working surround sound, but the bass/ subwoofer isn't working.
Previously in Vista I enabled bass redirection in the Creative Console and this would make the subwoofer work. In Windows 7 in the console there is a bass redirection option but it doesn't work. Also in the Creative Audio Control panel there is NO option for bass redirection either.
Audio sounds tinny and I am 99.9% everything is set up correctley, I think this is a driver problem. At this moment I'm unsure if this issue plagues both the 32bit and 64bit versions of Windows 7 or just the 64bit version (since the console launcher is 32bit).
Anyone had a similar problem and cracked it's Apart from this small glitch Windows 7 is great!
Thanks!WRe: Windows 7 64 bit and X-Fi XtremeGamer - Bass Redirection Not Working (No Subwoofer)h heya, I have exactly the same problem.
running 64-bit windows 7, X-Fi Xtreme Audio sound card, Trust 5. speakers.
the bass used to work in XP because I could enable bass redirection and alter crossover frequency.
these options are now no longer available in the windows 7 drivers (.4.90) and my bass is not working at all.
it is very annoying, there has been no comment from creative than i can find because it only appears to happen to a small percentage of speakers.
basically if someone from creative can't help fix the problem,?people with this problem?will unfortunately be forced to purchase a different brand of sound card because my speakers certainly aren't broken and work with the on-board sound fine.
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X-Fi Audio - Subwoofer NOT working in Vista 32-bit Ultimate!
<X-Fi Audio - Subwoofer NOT working in Vista 32-bit Ultimate!I I have WIndows Vista 32-bit Ultimate and Sound Blaster X-Fi Audio installed and with the factory drivers (I tried another set earlier and they did not work, so I reinstalled the original drivers which worked, at least partially). Until now I only listened to music using my headphones, but I tried today to plug-in my 5. Genius system (50W RMS) and everything works fine EXCEPT the subwoofer does not produce any sound at all!! The ONLY way to make it work is go to Control Panel -> Sound -> Speakers -> press Configure and then click the Test button in the dialog that appears (or click the subwoofer icon to make it produce a very nice bass sound - which I absolutely love, but it's the only way to make my subwoofer work!!!). Please guys, help me find out what the problem is. All help is much appreciated. Thank you!
cipriansk7 wrote:
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Did you enable Bass Redirection?
Run Console Launcher, click on Speakers and Headphone -> choose 5. Speakers.
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External subwoofer not working with Satellite C55t-A5222
When I plug in an external speaker system into my laptop, the speakers work, but the subwoofer does not. I have tried two different speaker systems and have the same problem. I know the subwoofer works, because when I connect an ipod or iphone to the speakers through bluetooth, the sound is great. How can I get the same sound when the speakers are connected directly to my Satellite C55t-A5222 laptop? I have verified that I have the latest driver for my sound.
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https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+sour … bug/871808
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3stack-6ch 3-stack (6-channel)
3stack-6ch-dig 3-stack (6-channel) with SPDIF
5stack-dig 5-stack with SPDIF
g50v ASUS G50V
asus-mode1 ASUS
asus-mode2 ASUS
asus-mode8 ASUS
dell-zm1 Dell ZM1 with ALC272
auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
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Where to find and which subwoofer ?
Hello,
I bought a i-trigue-2200 set 4 months ago. I notice on the back of the main speaker a port to plug a subwoofer.
1) which model ? (I have heard about P50 )
2) where can I found such a device ? (I live near to Paris, France).
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rpThank you for your answer.
Are you sure that CREATIVE make speakers systems with a hole to plug in the jack of a subwoofer, write "subwoofer out" close to that hole and don't sell any subwoofer ?
I know I would have checked that before.
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X-Fi THX console for windows vista? (need low pass to subwoof
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Does anyone know where I can find a THX console for Vista x64 or any other way to do this uni'versally?
Thanks,
Rob
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I am attempting to connect my Altec Lansing Lucasfilm THX 5.1 sound system to my HP ENVY All-in-one. I think the original audio card for the sound system came on a Dell with Soundblaster.
I have connected the green audio to the jack in the back which only gets 2 of the 4 speakers working (even after configuring the speakers). The subwoofer is connected to the sub jack in the back panel as well and is not working at all. I realize that I am trying to have an ancient sound system work with my fancy new HP Envy. Am I asking too much?? I thought maybe a driver update might be needed. But in theory, if those jacks are available in the back it should work (she says optimistically).
Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated.Not a problem. Thank you for the additional information.
It sounds like you have the speakers connected correctly. If there is only one connector for all of the speakers, it may be that you will only be able to use two of them. However, I am not certain why the subwoofer isn't working. Is it selected in the Control Panel / Sound? I realize that you said the speakers are configured in the Control Panel, but is the subwoofer separate?
I have an old (2001) Polk Audio set of speakers. I have only been able to get two of them and the subwoofer to work with my new HP computer. It sounds fine without the other two speakers.
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First, try resetting the iPod itself using the two-button command.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1320
All this does is reboot the iPod. Then connect it. If that does not work...
On the iPod, go to the Settings screen. At the bottom of the list of settings, there is a command to +Reset All Settings+. Try that, and then try it with the amp. The picture has a 5th gen iPod attached to the device, so that should give you some confidence.
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My early 2011 Macbook pro is experiencing some sort of problem with the built in speakers. Essentially, the subwoofer keeps cutting out and I'm not sure why that's happening. At first I thought the speakers were messed up so I got them replaced at the Apple store and things were fine for a good 2 weeks and now the problem is back. What could this be? Logic Board issue? I did a fresh install of OSX and the problem persists.
Hi,
The Apple Store wouldn't have sanctioned work on your MacBook Pro unless they believed there was a genuine fault present. If it's persisting after the repair/replacement, just get back in touch with AppleCare, and take it from there. Let them deal with it
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I have a problem with my subwoofer. I have a Logitech 5. Speaker system and a soundblaster 5. sound card. I know the speakers are connected properly because i checked using the diagnostics. However on a random basis a song will start with the subwoofer at a noticeably lower level than i have it set for. If i restart the song it usually fixes itself. If I search through to a different part of the song it always fixes itself. I have adjusted every setting I can think of, but nothing seems to work. I use windows media player if that makes any difference. If anyone knows what the problem could be please let me know. Thank you.
I use Windows Media Player, but I tried other programs like Dell Jukebox and it still happened. Also when I set my sound card settings to 2 channel instead of 5., the problem goes away completely. But like I said before the diagnostic tests say that it's all working fine even at 5. since the sound comes from the correct speakers, so I'm really confused about this.
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