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I have 2 questions about the Xbass 2.1 Amplified Speaker System...its a 3 piece subwoofer system...

ok, question 1...ok, so i bought this system, 3 pieces...2 satellite speakers and 1 subwoofer...my left speaker works, my subwoofer works...but the right speakers doesnt...when i test the sound, my PC treats the subwoofer as the right speakers...or i think it treats my left speaker as both left and right...because when i test it, it plays a sound on the left speaker, than on the right one, the sound plays on both the left speaker a little quieter, and the sub woofer...so does this mean my system is not supporting a 2.1 channel system? if so, how do i make it work? or is there no way?


and question 2...there are 3 pieces, a subwoofer and 2 satellite speakers...the 2 satellite speakers are magnetically shielded...but the subwoofer is NOT magnetically shielded...thus is damages monitors, CD's, etc...its what it says on the back in a red warning message...BUT...my question is, because the subwoofer is not magnetically shielded...is it a health risk to people? is it a good idea to have a subwoofer that is not magnetically shielded? cause if it causes health risks, id rather return it to the store right now!!!

This is the system i got...

Thanks...

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Short explanation and practical checks based on the thread: a typical consumer "2.1" PC speaker set is fed from a single stereo output (the PC’s green line-out) and the powered subwoofer contains the amplifier and the crossover that splits low frequencies to the sub and sends the remaining left/right signals to the satellites. That means Windows often presents the sound device as “stereo” (not a separate 2.1 device) and a missing right satellite is usually a hardware/wiring issue in the speaker system rather than the OS. ()

Useful troubleshooting checklist (work through in order; these checks isolate the fault quickly):

  • Confirm the 3.5 mm plug is fully seated in the PC’s line‑out (green) and that any volume/bass knobs on the sub are up.
  • Try the speaker set on a different source (phone, MP3 player). If the same behavior appears, the set is at fault. (reddit.com)
  • Swap the two satellite speaker wires or swap the two satellite speakers on the subwoofer “outputs.” If the problem moves with the speaker, the satellite is faulty; if it stays on the same side, the subwoofer’s output or cable is the issue.
  • Test the PC’s jack with headphones to verify the motherboard/sound card is outputting left and right correctly.
  • In sound settings choose “Stereo”/desktop speakers (not a surround mode that might reassign channels) and update/reinstall audio drivers if the PC shows odd routing. (the-home-cinema-guide.com)

Shielding and health notes: unshielded speaker magnets can distort or magnetize CRT displays and will affect magnetic media (old tapes, floppy disks); modern LCD/LED screens and optical media (CD/DVD) are not affected. For medical implants, magnets in consumer electronics can interfere with pacemakers/ICDs—official guidance recommends keeping such devices several inches away and consulting healthcare instructions. If a speaker is unshielded and there are CRTs, magnetic media, or an implanted medical device nearby, relocate the subwoofer or return it. ()

Context tie-in: ’s symptoms (left + sub working, right silent) fit a wiring/satellite fault; ’s green‑jack suggestion is correct as a first check. If swapping wires and testing other sources still shows the right satellite dead, the unit should be repaired/replaced under warranty.

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hi ,do you have it plugged into green plug on sound card ,
sub woofer not shielded, to protect you monitor place it on the floor behind you computer desk maybe ,not sure about health issues ,aren't magnets good for what ails you .

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yes, i did plug it into the green one...but my system only supports stereo, quad speakers, 5.1 and 7.1 channel...no 2.1 option to select...so im guessing its not even going to work...so i returned it to the store while i could...thanks for answering though...

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yes, i did plug it into the green one...but my system only supports stereo, quad speakers, 5.1 and 7.1 channel...no 2.1 option to select...so im guessing its not even going to work...so i returned it to the store while i could...thanks for answering though...

don't be silly all computer support 2 speaker sets , go to start /control panel /sound and audio devices ,speaker settings /advance and and chose desktop stereo speakers .

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don't be silly all computer support 2 speaker sets , go to start /control panel /sound and audio devices ,speaker settings /advance and and chose desktop stereo speakers .

if you re-read my post...i said my computer doesnt support 2.1 channel speaker set...thats NOT stereo...its 2 satellite speakers with 1 bass speaker...thats 3 speakers, NOT 2...its a 2.1 channel speakers system, NOT a 2 channel stereo speaker system...

and yes, my computer does support stereo...it only supports stereo speakers, quadraphonic speakers, 5.1 surround sound speakers, and 7.1 home theater system...no 2.1 system...thus, my computer reads left speakers as left, and the bass box speaker as the right, and the actually right speaker doesnt work at all...

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if you re-read my post...i said my computer doesnt support 2.1 channel speaker set...thats NOT stereo...its 2 satellite speakers with 1 bass speaker...thats 3 speakers, NOT 2...its a 2.1 channel speakers system, NOT a 2 channel stereo speaker system...

and yes, my computer does support stereo...it only supports stereo speakers, quadraphonic speakers, 5.1 surround sound speakers, and 7.1 home theater system...no 2.1 system...thus, my computer reads left speakers as left, and the bass box speaker as the right, and the actually right speaker doesnt work at all...

maybe something wrong with the right speaker ,it should work just plugging it in ,always did for me ,i just have 2 speaker system now 1

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