sound blaster live query

**sound blaster live query -** 12-21-2003, 11:49 | posts: n/a

i got a sound blaster live 4.1 and i recently bought a 5.1 creative set the problem is that the central speaker wont work do i have to change the card

WildStyle · 12-21-2003, 15:00 | posts: 15,235 | Location: UK

lol yes because as the name suggests, a 4.1 soundcard only supports upto a 4.1 speaker set. I suggest you go out and buy a SB Live! 5.1 or something similar. Then all your speakers will work because you will be able to plug rear, front and centre speakers all into the card at once.

Ultraq · 12-21-2003, 23:57 | posts: 848 | Location: New Zealand

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Originally posted by wildstyle
lol yes because as the name suggests, a 4.1 soundcard only supports upto a 4.1 speaker set.
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Unfortunate, but true.

Your options are to get a soundcard that can do 5.1, remove 1 speaker and make it do 4.1 (dunno if rewiring or shifting plugs around is required) or buy exchange your 5.1 speakers for a 4.1 setup.

12-24-2003, 21:12 | posts: n/a

10x but another problem arises should i buy a new sound card just for one speaker?

WildStyle · 12-24-2003, 21:25 | posts: 15,235 | Location: UK

well, if you got an audigy for example, theyre not that expensive and as well as being able to use all ya speakers you would then get better quality sound too.