How to get Surround Sound on your computer

marketer — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:48:54 +0000

Here’s how I see it…

If you’re going to turn your computer into a movie-viewing device…then it pays to have decent audio.

I’m talking sound similar to home theater.

In fact, I fancied this idea so much, I researched how to create my own computer sound system.

What I learned along the way is that computers are capable of providing better surround sound than a lot of DVD players.

If having high quality sound on your computer is important to you…I’ve included the following instructions on how to set it up.

Note that you will need various devices to get started.

Step 1: Install a surround sound capable audio card into an open PCI slot in the computer.

Look for an audio card that has either an HDMI out for audio and video. Alternatively you can use a card with a digital coax output.

Step 2: Run an HDMI or coax digital cable between the output on the computer and the input on the surround sound capable receiver.

Configure the correct input on the receiver per the manufacturer’s instructions. Play a DVD or CD to test the sound.

Step 3: Insert an audio calibration disc into the DVD drive bay on the computer. Set the receiver’s menu to the channel adjustments and start the calibration disc.

Note: Some receivers require you exit the menu and go back in to adjust each channel level.

Step 4: Turn on the analog sound meter and set it to “Slow” and “C.” Sit in the middle of the listening area so you can adjust the sound quality.

Start the calibration disc and adjust each channel up and down until you get the same level on the meter from each.

Step 5: Set the subwoofer channel 10 decibels higher than the rest of the speakers and confirm the settings on the receiver.

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