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monitor connected by hdmi but no sound from the speakers
HDMI monitors often become the default output and then play nothing. Set your speakers as the default device in Sound settings, or plug them into…
Callum Sterling
Surround Sound Auditor at Sound Test
Callum Sterling is the Surround Sound Auditor on the Sound Tester Audio Team. Focused on checking 5.1/7.1 spatial positioning accuracy, Dolby Atmos channel mappings, and sound leakage.
Callum Sterling is the Surround Sound Auditor on the Sound Tester Audio Team. Focused on checking 5.1/7.1 spatial positioning accuracy, Dolby Atmos channel mappings, and sound leakage. Runs gaming headset audio troubleshooting threads on X (Twitter). On Sound Tester he answers surround sound, soundbar and HDMI ARC discussions, and checks channel placement with the Surround Sound Test.
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Answers On Sound Test
- 15
What Callum Works On
5.1 and 7.1 surroundDolby Atmos mappinggaming headsets
Sound Tester Tools Callum Looks After
Sound TestQuick left, right and stereo check for any speakers or headphonesFree · Open tool Surround Sound Test5.1 and 7.1 front, rear and subwoofer positionsFree · Open tool
Discussions Answered By Callum
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soundbar no sound from tv hdmi arc
For HDMI ARC to work, the soundbar must use the TV's ARC port, and the TV audio output must be set to the soundbar or HDMI ARC. Turn on HDMI-CEC and…
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surround sound only plays from front speakers 5.1
Windows must be set to 5.1 and the source must send surround. Pick 5.1 under Configure Speakers, and check the player or console outputs surround…
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can i use the tests on my tv browser
Most smart TV browsers can run the tests. Use stereo first, then check channels with the Surround Sound Test.
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realtek audio driver error code 10
Code 10 means the device cannot start. Uninstall the driver, restart and install the latest one from the PC maker.
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youtube has no sound but spotify and everything else works
If only one site is silent, the tab, the browser mute or the app volume in the mixer is the cause. Unmute the tab, open the Volume Mixer and try a…
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windows keeps switching my sound to the wrong output
Windows picks the last connected device. Disable devices you never use, set the default for sound and communications, and check Apps volume and…
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soundbar delay with tv earc
Dialogue that trails the picture is a delay problem. Turn off extra sound processing on the TV and soundbar, use the eARC port and adjust the TV's…
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gaming headset surround 7.1 vs stereo for competitive games
Stereo is clean, direct and favored by many competitive players. Virtual 7.1 can help with direction for some. Test both with a Surround Sound Test.
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center channel too quiet in 5.1 dialogue hard to hear
Quiet dialogue means the center channel level is too low or the receiver is downmixing. Raise the center level in the speaker setup and run the…
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dolby atmos not working on my tv and soundbar
Atmos needs an eARC or compatible ARC connection, an Atmos source and the TV set to pass-through. Check the HDMI port and the TV audio format.
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xbox series x no sound through soundbar
If the TV plays sound but the Xbox does not, check that the console sends the right audio format. Set HDMI audio to Stereo uncompressed, then try…
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netflix app on my samsung tv has no sound
If only one TV app is silent, the app audio format is usually the problem. Change the audio output format to PCM or switch Dolby Digital Plus off…
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steam deck has no sound when docked
When the Steam Deck is docked with no sound, open Quick Access, Audio and choose the HDMI device as output, then restart the dock and the TV if it…
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rear speakers not working on my av receiver
If only the front speakers play, the receiver may be in a stereo mode or the source sends stereo. Choose a surround mode, check speaker setup and…
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