PCMech Forums - View Single Post - When I start some games, the sound automatically switches to 2 speakers, why? WHYYYY!

got_ammo · 07-16-2003, 09:07 PM

Some games do not support 5.1 channels of sound. Most only support stereo sound, but some games require that you change the settings in the game. Check the sound settings for each game to see if they support it. If not, you will just be getting 2 channel sound out of a lot of speakers.

07-16-2003, 09:07 PM	#2
got_ammo Member (9 bit) Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 289	Some games do not support 5.1 channels of sound. Most only support stereo sound, but some games require that you change the settings in the game. Check the sound settings for each game to see if they support it. If not, you will just be getting 2 channel sound out of a lot of speakers.