Subwoofer not working, driver/config issue

[jimmynhut2002]

Hello.


I just installed Win 7 and I have a 7.1 setup, but my subwoofer is not working. I'm pretty sure it's a driver/config issue, because all wiring is OK and it was working on XP some hours ago. I have an Audigy 2 ZS, but I also tried my onboard Realtek High Definition Audio, but the subwoofer does not work.


Anyone experiencing that / any tips for me ?


Thanks.


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Edit:


So, anyone got the Audigy 2ZS to work yet? Please scroll down to see my message update below.

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1. 10 posts - 3 authors - Last post: Oct 28, 2001I am making a subwoofer for a very high excursion 15" subwoofer driver called 15"HE manufactured by TC sounds ( http://www
2. My kernel config is as follows: <*> Intel HD Audio [*] Build hwdep interface for HD-audio driver[*] Support digital beep via input layer[*] Build Realtek HD-audio codec support
3. It is not a driver issue (as tested with the boot-up utilities CD), hence I will be going back to technical support on the subwoofer problem
4. Any idea why my sub is not working with the realtek onboard sound? I have the latest drivers for the onboard sound (tried a couple different versions)
5. Are you aware of anyone having a similar issue I can >> query to help me figure it out ? > > First off, try the very latest alsa-driver snapshot
6. This applies only to subwoofers, however, as Crystal buys its small drivers such as coax and component products from a driver OEM like most of the
7. 4 posts - 2 authors - Last post: Jan 18The subwoofer is not working at all and I only get sound from one speaker and that is at a very low volume even when turned up all the way
8. than the Speaker Configuration panel), the only speakers that make any sound at all are A, B, and D, (Both frontal speakers & the subwoofer)
9. this may pose an issue if your drivers have those pesky pole-piece vents

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[ahieu88]

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Quote: Originally Posted by peterppc

Hello.


I just installed Win 7 and I have a 7.1 setup, but my subwoofer is not working. I'm pretty sure it's a driver/config issue, because all wiring is OK and it was working on XP some hours ago. I have an Audigy 2 ZS, but I also tried my onboard Realtek High Definition Audio, but the subwoofer does not work.


Anyone experiencing that / any tips for me ?


Thanks.

Pete


You need to install the correct driver for the audigy. you can get it here Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2/Audigy 2 ZS Driver (Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP) - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com its an XP driver and you might want to look for a newer one on creative



Ken

More Information:

1. SOLUTION: I found that when I go into enhancements I checked "SPEAKER FILL" but also unchecked "CHANNEL PHANTOMING" my subwoofer starting working
2. Yes, I have it working using Daniel_Ks modded drivers
3. High quality drivers; Push-Pull driver configuration to reduce cabinet vibration; Face to Back, out of phase driver configuration for reducing driver distortions; Low excursion
4. (As an example, I'm using the realtek audio manager on an asus p5k-vm board myself, and the option shows up as "Swap Center/ Subwoofer Output" in my configuration
5. I don't think my issue is hardware related, because i can hear audio on the hdmi channel but only when (i unfortunatley run windows or when) i compile the alsa-drivers manually with -
6. 8545 Scanspeak 7-inch driver in the more suited role of woofer (unlike many high-end designs which use this driver in a midrange/bass configuration, most notably Wilson Audio)
7. Yes, I did test the driver with coils in parallel, as that's the likely configuration most of the time

[kakamaingo]

The thing is, I tried Creative's latest drivers for Win 7, I tried the beta drivers, I tried daniel_k's drivers and PAX drivers (these two are repackaged drivers with tweaks). I still can't get my subwoofer to work.

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1. I realized after a while that the subwoofer wasn't working
2. Is this a driver issue? Is it a common issue? Somebody please help!!
3. If one tweeter dies, replace both, dating the new and labeling the used working driver
4. 10 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Jan 30, 2006also ive formatted and reinstalled windows now so im working on a clean slate if anyone has any suggestions on which driver i should be using that
5. My choice is stereo in both IDT and windows sound properties - it always stays the same and it sounds good and subwoofer is working
6. 1" speaker system as quadraphonic because DirectSound itself offers no subwoofer output in this configuration
7. But with proprietary drivers, in Windows, the subwoofer is working
8. When I look in control panel/sounds the audio config window does not show my type of speakers or their config (right and left and subwoofer)
9. (That is about the same amount of power the Velodyne FSR-12 I reviewed in issue 67 was pushing into a 12-inch driver that was mounted in an enclosure

[ornamyesses]

Update:


I just tried Daniel_k's audigy pack version 3.5 and it has "bass management" available.


When I enable it, all my sattelites produce less bass, but the subwoofer still does not work. Also, when i'm on the speakers setup window and I click the subwoofer icon, I hear sound coming from the satellites, not the subwoofer.


Anyone got the 2ZS to work?

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1. The 10D's dual 10” drivers offer the performance of a 12” subwoofer but we've squeezed them into a small cabinet so they're the perfect fit in any
2. While typical distortion measurements are not really pertinent to subwoofers, you can often hear mechanical or operational noises while the driver is working
3. 1 configuration works perfectly on the default Microsoft driver and on my external Creative Audigy s/card --- which, unfortunately, had other issues
4. i fixed the sound issue! simply download the vista sound driver from this page, its also for xp
5. On some systems, if your sound card drivers are not loaded in CONFIG
6. Is there a way to get the subwoofer working under Linux? my soundhardware (lshw -C sound)
7. 11 posts - 3 authors - Last post: Aug 27, 2006I have tried reinstalling the Audio Drivers and the microphone started working, however the volume in my headphone speakers and rear speakers

[Chanel_Chanel]

If you right click on the speaker icon, select playback devices, highlight speakers, and then configure, do you show 5.1? Testing the woofer gives no sound?


If you click the properties button in the same window, make sure you are plugged into the right jack.

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1. 10 posts - 4 authors - Last post: Dec 29, 2009I have installed the Realtek HD audio driver and K-Lite x64 codec pack (I am running Win 7 Ultimate x64) The problem is that whenever I watch a movie or a video, the subwoofer just doesnt work right
2. 16 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Dec 19, 2005I mounted the drivers in a differential configuration they have extremely low harmonic distortion to and down bellow cutoff
3. missing surround sound is definitely not a major issue - you missed to write which alsa-* ebuild version you're using - if not a configuration issue, it's most likely a
4. I check in drivers configuration in SPDIF configuration the analog & numeric output
5. I got subwoofer working by using the drivers from Acer support page - yes, they work in XP as well
6. So I'm certain that its a driver problem :( Can't help you with the tv-card charliepie, put I got my Cinedash controls working in Windows 7 :) Just
7. crossover region between main and sub, along with something good for the sub to munch on, you'll never know if your subwoofer is working properly