Fresh Win11 Install - Mono Audio Only?

[Digital Lode]

Hello all,

I just did a fresh Win11 install on my new machine and I'm experiencing an issue which leaves me with mono audio only through the laptop speakers.

There are 2 speakers.

Laptop= Alienware x14 r1 - i7 12700 w/ Rtx 3060 - bought open box from bestbuy w/ warranty, don't want to return over this issue, it's in great condition otherwise

Bluetooth headphones play in stereo.

I've checked, double checked, and triple checked Sound Settings, through all of the Sound menus. Correct devices are enabled and selected.

I've scanned for changes in Device Manager for all Sound components. Also checked to see if devices were operating correctly. Checked driver versions. All appears well.

I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling the Realtek audio driver.

Stereo Mix device is enabled in Sound Devices. Along with the laptop speakers and mic array.

Win11 prompted to install Dolby audio, which I allowed. Might remove this to see if it makes a difference.

Wondering if anyone has had this issue and knows what the fix is? I've googled through more forums posts about this without finding a fix than I normally do. Whatever the issue is, is escaping me.

 

[8bAd8]

get Equalizer APO ,

Equalizer APO

Download Equalizer APO for free. A system-wide equalizer for Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11. Equalizer APO is a parametric / graphic equalizer for Windows. It is implemented as an Audio Processing Object (APO) for the system effect infrastructure introduced with Windows Vista.

sourceforge.net

impulse response if you really need it ---> https://github.com/programminghoch10/ViPER4AndroidRepackaged and unzip .
Look for " DDC and Kernel "

Kernel is for Convolver and DDC is for Vdc

i hate Realtek audio so i disconnect and add sound card on my pc


try it

 

[shiryu_libra]

Sounds to me the regular issue of Intel, u need to install the newer chipset, to avoid any suspension of any line

 

[8bAd8]

i forgot to tell '

Kernel is for Convolver ----> rename irs to wav at the end after .

 

[Digital Lode]

i forgot to tell '

Kernel is for Convolver ----> rename irs to wav at the end after .

Thanks 8bAd8, I'll check it out. I've used a system wide EQ before, but it's been many years.

 

[Digital Lode]

Sounds to me the regular issue of Intel, u need to install the newer chipset, to avoid any suspension of any line

I've thought about adding a soundcard, but not with a laptop.

 

[Digital Lode]

Might just pop it open all the way and check connections at this point even though I don't think that is the case.

What the hell, Windows.?