stereo play through 5.1 FRONT speakers only using Win 8.1

[lorry_driver]

Hi all,

I've searched through the Tech support forums but had no luck so here goes...

I have a 5.1 speaker system (Logitech z906) using onboard audio (Realtek ALC662) via the three 3.5mm (orange/green/black) jacks and usually, Winamp 5.65 plays my stereo mp3s to the front speakers only on Windows 8 64bit (which I have no problem with). Then, I recently updated to Windows 8.1 64bit and Winamp plays stereo music on ALL 5.1 channels, not just the front speakers.

I want to revert to playing stereo mp3s to the front speakers only.

The only workaround I found was to go to "Realtek HD Audio Manager" > "Sound Manager" > went to speaker config > change to "Stereo" and back to "5.1 Speaker". But whenever I exit Winamp, it changes the output back to play on all 5.1 channels.

Now the Logitech z906 has a "Stereo Effect" button that adds a "3D/4.1/2.1" effect to the sound. That remains OFF throughout as I never needed to turn it on under Windows 8 as it already did the job for me. Also, I went to my mobo's website & there are no current Windows 8.1 64bit audio drivers for my motherboard.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

[MrSinatra]

how do you have the "speaker fill" option set in win 8.1?

[lorry_driver]

Originally Posted by MrSinatra

how do you have the "speaker fill" option set in win 8.1?

There is no "speaker fill" option under Enhancements. Only "Swap Center/Subwoofer", "Loudness Equation" and "Room Correction" (all unchecked).

[MrSinatra]

have you tried disabling the "surround sound" pref in winamp?

I am a bit out of my depth here, as I don't use 8.1 much. but it would seem there is likely a way to do what u want somehow...

[lorry_driver]

Tried it, still plays music on rear speakers.