How to Set Up Surround Sound on a Computer
If you have a computer that you like to watch movies or play video games on, you may benefit from having surround sound on your computer. You can easily set up a surround-sound speaker system on your computer, just as you can for a television. Then whenever you want to watch a surround-sound movie or play a video game that has surround sound, you will get the optimal audio performance from your computer.
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Things You'll Need
- 5.1 Surround-sound-compatible audio card
- 5.1 Surround-sound speakers
- HDMI cable
- Audio calibration disc
Instructions
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Install a 5.1 surround-sound-capable audio card into your computer if it does not already have one. You will need an audio card that has an HDMI connection for audio and video. Make sure your computer is off, and install according to the manufacturer's directions.
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Change your computer's audio setup for the surround-sound signal. Do this by going to the Control Panel and clicking on "Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices." Select the "Volume" tab and then click the "advanced" button at the bottom, by "Speaker Settings." Select the 5.1 surround sound setup.
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Purchase and install a set of 5.1 surround-sound speakers for your computer. Typically, you will hook up the speakers to the computer with an HDMI cable to your new audio card. If your speakers did not come with an HDMI cable, you will need to purchase one.
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Calibrate the sound using an audio-calibration disc. If your surround-sound speaker set did not come with a disc, you can purchase one from an audio store. The disc will help you to determine that all speakers are working properly, and that you have the optimal surround-sound setup for your computer.
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Try out a surround-sound movie or video game in your computer to test the sound. Adjust the level of your subwoofer while the movie or game is playing to get it to the level you like.
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