Winamp 5 and Vista x64 subwoofer problem

IvanI

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Hello!

I'm having the all known problem of Winamp playing only 2.0 instead of 2.1 or 5.1 sound.

The hardware in question is:
- ADI® AD1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio (onboard ASUS P5B-Deluxe)
- Windows Vista Business x64
- Genius SW-HF5.1 5005 5.1 speakers (http://tinyurl.com/23z8nf)

I'm using the latest ADI drivers, inside SoundMAX controls the setup is set to 5.1, in Windows Sound also. Test work fine (*ding* sound on each speaker including the woofer).
5.1 works in games (like Fallout 3) without a problem, on DVDs also...

...but it just refuses to work in Winamp/WMP or any other audio player. I've tried enabling/disabling hardware acceleration to no avail. ony front left and right speakers work (2.0) but I want 2.1 sound (front,left+woofer).

Is there ANY way for this to be done? From the things I've read this is a known problem in Windows x64 because of the lack of HAL for audio so everything goes through software. :(

 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom build
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ default 2.4GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5B Deluxe
    Memory
    4x2GB Kingmax DDR2@800MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Point of View GeForce 8800GTS (G92), 512MB GDDR3
    Sound Card
    ADI SoundMax 5.1 (onboard)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SM 2232BW, 22" LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@60Hz
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Baracuda 7200.10 (ST3160815AS), 160GB @ SATA-II Seagate Baracuda 7200.10 (ST3320620AS), 320GB @ SATA-II
    PSU
    Corsair HX520, 520W modular
    Case
    Antec P183
    Cooling
    Scythe SCNJ-1000 ("big Ninja") + Scythe 120mm
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Revolution
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Ergo 4000
    Internet Speed
    ADSL2+ @ 3Mbit/384kbit
    Other Info
    3Dmark Vantage: P7134 | H4262
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