tech9 Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 I have a problem with my center channel while listening to just normal mp3s or whatever. The center channel has some sort of distortion, I was just wondering if anyone else had this problem. If playing at low volume it plays OK, but at higher volume it has a sort of crack or buzz happening only from the center, all the others sound fine. When I use my SB Live 5.1 it sounds fine, but other cards that try to emulate the 5 channel from normal mp3s there are problems. I tryed different CMSS 3d modes also, some sound better, but some are worse. Anyone having the same problem? I also have newest drivers for the card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddvj Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 You could always just try listening to stereo in stereo, and surround in surround. I've never had a problem doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classichits Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I use the SB live 5.1 in 4 channel mode when listening to music. I only use 5.1 when I play games or watch movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech9 Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 Wow that is a great idea. Let me 'listening to stereo in stereo, and surround in surround' while my center channel is still all screwed up. Great help! Why would I waste all the other channels? After much testing, its actually a defect in the amp. After emailing Klipsch, they have responded with: One thing you could check would be the din plug, which goes from the volume controller to the sub. If pins are bent or broken this problem could arise. Im pretty sure that if the pins are bent or broken there wont be any sound. But 1 email responce in a week isnt bad. Yet to recieve another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddvj Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Wait a minute, you said: When I use my SB Live 5.1 it sounds fine, but other cards that try to emulate the 5 channel from normal mp3s there are problems. I tryed different CMSS 3d modes also, some sound better, but some are worse. But now you say there is a problem with the amp. Which is it? My answer might have been a little smart-assed, but it sounded like you were only having problems when trying to make a 2 channel file into 5.1. It's not totally unheard of to have some distortion when you are altering the sound of the original. Mine works fine. Good luck with yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Have the PM 5.1Ultra and Audigy 2ZS Platunum,and no... no center channel glitching to report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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