5.1 Surround Sound System Test [patched] -

However, it may not be the best choice for:

| Symptom | Likely Cause | Fix | |---------|--------------|-----| | No sound from one speaker | Loose wire, dead speaker, receiver channel off | Check connections, swap speaker with known working one. | | Sound from wrong speaker | Mislabeled cables or wrong assignment | Re-check wiring and receiver channel mapping. | | Weak bass, hollow sound | Speakers out of phase | Reverse polarity on one of the misphased speakers. | | Surround speakers too loud/quiet | Levels not calibrated | Re-run room correction or manually adjust with SPL meter. | | Subwoofer boomy or absent | Crossover, phase, or placement issue | Adjust crossover (80 Hz typical), try 0°/180° phase switch, reposition sub. | | Dialogue hard to hear | Center channel too low or poor placement | Raise center level, aim at ear height, check for obstruction. | 5.1 surround sound system test

This test verifies the transition between satellite speakers and the subwoofer. However, it may not be the best choice

Provide the main soundstage and musicality. Center Channel: Anchors dialogue and on-screen action. | | Surround speakers too loud/quiet | Levels