The MP3 codec only works through 2 channels. The only audio formats that work
on more than 2 channels, as far as I know, are AC3, Dolby Digital and DTS.
"Ronin" wrote:
Quote:
> "kate" <kate@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:E1874384-C319-46E4-9051-BC16850F0ADB@xxxxxx Quote:
> >I have the same problem, have you had any luck solving it ?
> >
> >
> >
> > "j.kilshaw" wrote:
> > Quote:
> >> When I play music using Window Media Player/Centre the sound doesn't come
> >> through my surround speakers - only the front 2 work.
> >>
> >> when I test the speakers they work fine
> >>
> >> any ideas?
> >> --
>
> What soundcard do you have?
>
> I had this problem with my Creative X-Fi until I installed all the extras on
> the setup disk.
> All speakers worked fine under 'test mode' but would only play mp3's etc
> from the front.
> (The guys that built my PC had just installed the basic drivers)
> I had to enable 'CMSS' (Surround Sound) to get my rear speakers working.
>
> If it's not Creative....then...uh...I don't know.
>
> HTH
>