What are the best 2.1 speakers for a gaming PC under €400?
I'm looking for a complete 2.1 speaker system for my gaming PC, ideally staying within a €300–400 budget. I'm not chasing high-end home-theater features such as DTS-MA support—I…
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Why is my ABLET boom microphone extremely quiet on both my PC and laptop?
I'm using an MAG B650 Tomahawk motherboard with Sennheiser HD 560S headphones and an ABLET boom microphone. The microphone is attached to the headphones, and the cable runs…
Are Portable Bluetooth Speakers a Good Choice for a PC Build?
Can I use a portable Bluetooth speaker, such as a JBL model, as the main audio output for my PC? My motherboard may or may not include Bluetooth,…
Why Is My Headset Microphone Picking Up PC Audio Instead of My Voice?
I'm using a headset with a 3.5 mm jack splitter because my computer has separate audio and microphone ports. The headset connects to the splitter, with the two…
Why does my headset mic replay my computer audio instead of my voice?
I'm using a headset with a 3.5 mm jack splitter because my PC has separate audio and microphone ports. The headset connects to the splitter, with one plug…
How can I get true 7.1 surround sound on my PC without losing a display?
I'm replacing an old Logitech X540 system with an Ultimea Poseidon D80 7.1 setup. The D80 is currently connected to my RTX 5080, but adding it caused my…
How can I fix or work around a damaged front headphone jack on a Fractal North case?
I accidentally caught my headphone cable in my chair wheel and pulled the metal sleeve out of the front 3.5mm headphone port on my Fractal North case. The…
How can I use these passive TV speakers with my PC?
I found a pair of speakers with proprietary four-pin connectors and bought a four-pin-to-USB adapter. The adapter appears to provide power, but the speakers never appear as an…
How can I hear audio from both my PS5 and PC through an Astro A40 MixAmp?
I recently got a PS5, but I also use my PC on a second monitor for YouTube, Discord, and music. I want to hear both the console and…
Windows 11 Suddenly Has No Sound Even Though Drivers Are Up to Date
My PC was working normally yesterday, but today Windows 11 has no audio. Several apps report that no audio device or driver is installed. I checked for driver…
How can I stop my Sony HT-CT290 from turning off after five minutes over Bluetooth?
I connected a Sony HT-CT290 home-theater system to my PC using Bluetooth. Whenever there is no audio for about five minutes, the speakers turn themselves off, so I…
AirPods Pro 2 Connect to Windows 11 but Play No Audio
My AirPods Pro 2 pair successfully with my Windows 11 PC, but I can't hear any sound through them. I've tried the usual troubleshooting steps and updated my…
Why Is My TV Audio So Crackly When Using My PC?
I recently upgraded my graphics card from a GT 1030 to a GTX 1060 3GB and I've been using my TV's speakers for audio. Ever since the upgrade,…
Solving 50-100ms Delay with Wired Headphones
I've been dealing with a frustrating 50-100ms delay on all of my wired headphones, which is particularly noticeable since I play rhythm games. Despite trying various solutions—including updating…
Is an Internal Sound Card a Good Option When My Audio Jacks are Broken?
Hey everyone! I've been having trouble with the audio jacks on my PC for a while, and recently, my cat broke the front audio jacks by yanking on…
What's the best way to record audio from a website?
Hey everyone! I'm looking to record some audio from a drum pad website so I can use it for my BandLab project. Can anyone share the best methods…
Why isn't my monitor's audio working after a GPU upgrade?
I recently upgraded my graphics card from an RX 580 to an RX 6600, but now the audio from my monitor isn't working at all. When I plug…
Help! I Accidentally Uninstalled My Realtek Audio Driver
I made a mistake and uninstalled my Realtek audio driver from my PC, and now I'm having a tough time getting it back. I've tried downloading the driver…
How Can I Transfer Old Cassette Tapes to My Computer?
I recently unearthed a box of old cassette tapes filled with recordings of my kids being silly when they were young. Since they don't have a cassette player…
How can I get my wired headset to work with my new PC?
I just set up my new PC and plugged in my wired headset, but I'm not getting any sound through it. Instead, the audio is playing through my…