A surround sound system always looks very complicated; actually, it’s not. As a Surround sound user, I know about this, and in this article, I’ll guide you on how I fixed those issues.
If the surround sound not working, find out the problems. Sometimes, the problem is not in the hardware section; the way of use may be the reason. Wait, did that sound system set up by you?
Always hire professionals for a surround sound system to set it up properly. They will assist you if your surround sound is not working in the future.
Key Takeaways:
- Ensure every switch is on and wired correctly.
- Check each speaker individually and connect to the receiver.
- Use the proper audio settings and configurations.
- Check the stable power source and restart it again.
Reasons why is my surround sound not working?
Let’s find out why surround sound does not work or stop and the probable solution to it.
1. Check inputs:
Before going to check anything else, check the inputs. If it is not connected perfectly, your surround sound may not work. Check all the input on the AV receiver and speakers.
If it was a Bluetooth device, ensure it was connected. If the inputs have no issues, please check more reasons.
2. Issue with AV receiver:
Check your AV receiver is switched on and it is working as well. A default AV receiver/amplifier can cause why your surround sound is not working.
An AV receiver always works like the heart of a surround sound system, so invest in a good receiver
If you don’t have an AV receiver, you ca still hook up your surround sound speakers without receiver.
3. Issue with speakers:
A surround sound system always carries a bundle of speakers. If any of them are not working, you may be unable to enjoy surround sound.
Check every individual speaker whether it working or not.
4. Power Sources:
Unstable power sources always cause trouble for electronic devices. Check that you have a stable power source for your surround sound system.
If the power fluctuates, install an inverter for stable power inputs.
5. Check the wires:
If your Surround sound speaker is connected through the wire; check every wire on walls or floor. A damaged wire might be a reason why your surround sound is not working.
If you find any damaged wire that is connected to the rear or center speakers, replace it with a new one.
6. Outdated Sound System:
Using an outdated surround sound system will be unable compatible with new types of music formats. Also, an old sound system can’t fulfill your quality needs.
It’s better to update your surround sound system with a new one.
7. Reset Needed:
After using a couple of years with the same settings, your surround sound system may need a start. Like Smartphone users think all problems have one solution restart the device.
After restarting and changing the setting, check how is your surround sound system working.
A few more reasons are still there, why is your surround sound not working? The reasons like making sure the volume is up and playing surround sound-supported audio.
If surround sound is not working while playing the game, not all games support surround sound. For surround sound-supported games, ensure you enable it from settings.
Surround sound speakers not working: What to do?
The surround sound system always comes with a bundle of speakers. Identify the speaker that is not working, and check if any internal damage happened.
If the speaker has no internal damage, follow these steps to see whether it works.
- Check the connected wire is not damaged or connected properly.
- If the speaker is self-powered and connected through Bluetooth, ensure all mechanics are working.
- After connecting to the receiver, reset the volume settings.
- All steps are followed and if speakers are still struggling to work, it is time to call professionals.
Using outdated surround sound speakers with updated TVs causes this type of issue.
Surround sound subwoofer not working: What to do?
There is the basic problem of why surround sound subwoofers are not working. The Surround sound systems can have multiple subwoofers, the basic problem of them is pairing.
If the subwoofer has no internal damage, connect it to the receiver and restart your sound system. In most cases, the problem will be solved, after following this.
Here are the proper steps to follow if the surround sound subwoofer not working:
- Remove all plugs or disconnect from the Bluetooth.
- Check if any internal damage is there,
- Now connect again with the receiver with wire or Bluetooth,
- Play the music and up the volume to see if it is working or not,
- All steps are followed and if the subwoofer still struggling to work, it is time to call professionals.
Subwoofers are used only for bass-boosting purposes; you may not listen to any music during individual testing.
Surround sound center & rear speaker not working: What to do?
Center and rear speakers are most important to build a surround sound system. If any one of the pairs not working, your whole system might collapse.
Before calling any professionals, take a chance to solve it on your own. It may save you a couple of bucks. The following steps can help you:
- If speakers are damaged, replace them or send them for the service.
- Check all speakers individually, if it’s working properly.
- Now, connect through wires or Bluetooth to the receiver,
- Ensure the power source is not fluctuating,
- Play the music on default sound settings,
- If still not working, restart the whole sound system.
As per my suggestion, don’t use different companies’ speakers for a surround sound system. Most of the well-known companies build quality speakers that may contain different sound quality; this could be a reason why speakers are not working.
Final Word:
In the modern era of sound technology, installing a surround sound system will cost you a couple of thousand dollars. As a music enthusiast, it would be great to having a sound system like this; the problem is when surround sound not working.
After connecting every wire, restart the sound system. If you don’t have any knowledge about connected wires and settings of sound systems; hire someone who knows about it.
I’m sourav, a music lover and sound enthusiast. After experiencing multiple sound qualities, I thought many people searching regarding this topic, but there is not enough detailed information on it. That’s the main reason why I created this blog.
