I have a brand new Gateway GT5694 desktop computer, using Windows Home
Premium (x64). I have a set of Altec Lansing speakers which I've plugged
into it, which worked very well with my previous XP computer. There's an
echo in the audio output that's so bad that speech is barely intelligible.
There's also mild distortion in music. Headsets work fine when I switch to
those; no echo at all. Speakers consist of a small left and small right
speaker, and a sub-woofer. They're powered speakers. The speakers' green
input plug (only one) is plugged into the green, speaker output on the
computer. I've tried all the other 3.5mm outputs, and none of the other
outputs work at all insofar as producing sound. I've tried different
settings in the Control Panel (Manage Audio Devices). Does anyone have any
ideas as to what's causing the echo and how I might fix it?

Thanks!

On Mon, 11 May 2009 19:32:58 -0700, Dan Kap wrote:

I have a brand new Gateway GT5694 desktop computer, using Windows Home
Premium (x64). I have a set of Altec Lansing speakers which I've plugged
into it, which worked very well with my previous XP computer. There's an
echo in the audio output that's so bad that speech is barely intelligible.
There's also mild distortion in music. Headsets work fine when I switch to
those; no echo at all. Speakers consist of a small left and small right
speaker, and a sub-woofer. They're powered speakers. The speakers' green
input plug (only one) is plugged into the green, speaker output on the
computer. I've tried all the other 3.5mm outputs, and none of the other
outputs work at all insofar as producing sound. I've tried different
settings in the Control Panel (Manage Audio Devices). Does anyone have any
ideas as to what's causing the echo and how I might fix it?

Thanks!

It sounds to me like you have to manually turn off the internal speakers.

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Gene E. Bloch letters0x40blochg0x2Ecom

Thanks for the reply, Gene. What are the "internal speakers," and how do I
manually turn them off? I'll try anything at this point! Via the Control
Panel, I've disabled every sound device the computer offers, other than the
speakers. But your suggestion may be one that I missed.

"Gene E. Bloch" wrote in message
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On Mon, 11 May 2009 19:32:58 -0700, Dan Kap wrote:

I have a brand new Gateway GT5694 desktop computer, using Windows Home
Premium (x64). I have a set of Altec Lansing speakers which I've plugged
into it, which worked very well with my previous XP computer. There's an
echo in the audio output that's so bad that speech is barely
intelligible.
There's also mild distortion in music. Headsets work fine when I switch
to
those; no echo at all. Speakers consist of a small left and small right
speaker, and a sub-woofer. They're powered speakers. The speakers' green
input plug (only one) is plugged into the green, speaker output on the
computer. I've tried all the other 3.5mm outputs, and none of the other
outputs work at all insofar as producing sound. I've tried different
settings in the Control Panel (Manage Audio Devices). Does anyone have
any
ideas as to what's causing the echo and how I might fix it?

Thanks!

It sounds to me like you have to manually turn off the internal speakers.

--
Gene E. Bloch letters0x40blochg0x2Ecom

"Dan Kap" wrote:

Thanks for the reply, Gene. What are the "internal speakers," and how do I
manually turn them off? I'll try anything at this point! Via the Control
Panel, I've disabled every sound device the computer offers, other than the
speakers. But your suggestion may be one that I missed.

I think "Gene" blew that one out of his arse. I've not seen a desktop
with internal speakers EVER.

"Gene E. Bloch" wrote in message
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On Mon, 11 May 2009 19:32:58 -0700, Dan Kap wrote:

I have a brand new Gateway GT5694 desktop computer, using Windows Home
Premium (x64). I have a set of Altec Lansing speakers which I've plugged
into it, which worked very well with my previous XP computer. There's an
echo in the audio output that's so bad that speech is barely
intelligible.
There's also mild distortion in music. Headsets work fine when I switch
to
those; no echo at all. Speakers consist of a small left and small right
speaker, and a sub-woofer. They're powered speakers. The speakers' green
input plug (only one) is plugged into the green, speaker output on the
computer. I've tried all the other 3.5mm outputs, and none of the other
outputs work at all insofar as producing sound. I've tried different
settings in the Control Panel (Manage Audio Devices). Does anyone have
any
ideas as to what's causing the echo and how I might fix it?

Thanks!

It sounds to me like you have to manually turn off the internal speakers.

--
Gene E. Bloch letters0x40blochg0x2Ecom

Every Desktop has an internal speaker Manny. This speaker is not as per say for
listening to music and etc but it is the speaker that formulates the beeps that are
the sounds for an error code. If you open your case you will also see a small 16
inch speaker on the inside of the front panel.

Also Micron manufactured Desktops that had internal speakers for sound installed

--
Peter

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"Manny Weisbord" wrote in message
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"Dan Kap" wrote:

Thanks for the reply, Gene. What are the "internal speakers," and how do I
manually turn them off? I'll try anything at this point! Via the Control
Panel, I've disabled every sound device the computer offers, other than the
speakers. But your suggestion may be one that I missed.

I think "Gene" blew that one out of his arse. I've not seen a desktop
with internal speakers EVER.

"Gene E. Bloch" wrote in message
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On Mon, 11 May 2009 19:32:58 -0700, Dan Kap wrote:

I have a brand new Gateway GT5694 desktop computer, using Windows Home
Premium (x64). I have a set of Altec Lansing speakers which I've plugged
into it, which worked very well with my previous XP computer. There's an
echo in the audio output that's so bad that speech is barely
intelligible.
There's also mild distortion in music. Headsets work fine when I switch
to
those; no echo at all. Speakers consist of a small left and small right
speaker, and a sub-woofer. They're powered speakers. The speakers' green
input plug (only one) is plugged into the green, speaker output on the
computer. I've tried all the other 3.5mm outputs, and none of the other
outputs work at all insofar as producing sound. I've tried different
settings in the Control Panel (Manage Audio Devices). Does anyone have
any
ideas as to what's causing the echo and how I might fix it?

Thanks!

It sounds to me like you have to manually turn off the internal speakers.

--
Gene E. Bloch letters0x40blochg0x2Ecom

"Peter Foldes" wrote:

Every Desktop has an internal speaker Manny. This speaker is not as per say for
listening to music and etc but it is the speaker that formulates the beeps that are
the sounds for an error code. If you open your case you will also see a small 16
inch speaker on the inside of the front panel.

I fully KNOW that... but that little "beep" speaker is NOT the problem
- as YOU well know.

Also Micron manufactured Desktops that had internal speakers for sound installed

How many Micron computers are currently in use?

On Tue, 12 May 2009 12:08:24 -0500, Manny Weisbord wrote:

"Dan Kap" wrote:

Thanks for the reply, Gene. What are the "internal speakers," and how do I
manually turn them off? I'll try anything at this point! Via the Control
Panel, I've disabled every sound device the computer offers, other than the
speakers. But your suggestion may be one that I missed.

I think "Gene" blew that one out of his arse. I've not seen a desktop
with internal speakers EVER.

Then you might like to look at this computer. It is a desktop with internal
speakers. It is running Vista Home Premium x64, so it's not a relic of the
old days.

Of course, if you did see it, you'd have to give up your prejudice.

--
Gene E. Bloch letters0x40blochg0x2Ecom

You forgot the link.

"Gene E. Bloch" wrote in message
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On Tue, 12 May 2009 12:08:24 -0500, Manny Weisbord wrote:

"Dan Kap" wrote:

Thanks for the reply, Gene. What are the "internal speakers," and how do
I
manually turn them off? I'll try anything at this point! Via the Control
Panel, I've disabled every sound device the computer offers, other than
the
speakers. But your suggestion may be one that I missed.

I think "Gene" blew that one out of his arse. I've not seen a desktop
with internal speakers EVER.

Then you might like to look at this computer. It is a desktop with
internal
speakers. It is running Vista Home Premium x64, so it's not a relic of the
old days.

Of course, if you did see it, you'd have to give up your prejudice.

--
Gene E. Bloch letters0x40blochg0x2Ecom

Actually, I accidentally lied to you. Most desktops don't have internal
speakers and most laptops do. You said "desktop" and I didn't notice...

My desktop does have internal speakers, but it's an all-in-one, and like
many of those, it's basically a topologically distorted laptop :-)

Now I'm thinking that the echo is coming from the same speakers that the
main sound is coming from. Is that true?

Re your other comment about disabling every sound device: I have to ask,
are you disabling the *output* devices? Audio controls seem to vary a lot,
but most of them segregate "playback" devices from "recording" devices, and
it's the playback ones you need to turn off. It isn't that I think you
don't know that, it's just that maybe it got overlooked in the heat of the
struggle; which is why I had to say "I have to ask".

On Tue, 12 May 2009 07:40:38 -0700, Dan Kap wrote:

Thanks for the reply, Gene. What are the "internal speakers," and how do I
manually turn them off? I'll try anything at this point! Via the Control
Panel, I've disabled every sound device the computer offers, other than the
speakers. But your suggestion may be one that I missed.

"Gene E. Bloch" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 11 May 2009 19:32:58 -0700, Dan Kap wrote:

I have a brand new Gateway GT5694 desktop computer, using Windows Home
Premium (x64). I have a set of Altec Lansing speakers which I've plugged
into it, which worked very well with my previous XP computer. There's an
echo in the audio output that's so bad that speech is barely
intelligible.
There's also mild distortion in music. Headsets work fine when I switch
to
those; no echo at all. Speakers consist of a small left and small right
speaker, and a sub-woofer. They're powered speakers. The speakers' green
input plug (only one) is plugged into the green, speaker output on the
computer. I've tried all the other 3.5mm outputs, and none of the other
outputs work at all insofar as producing sound. I've tried different
settings in the Control Panel (Manage Audio Devices). Does anyone have
any
ideas as to what's causing the echo and how I might fix it?

Thanks!

It sounds to me like you have to manually turn off the internal speakers.

--
Gene E. Bloch letters0x40blochg0x2Ecom


--
Gene E. Bloch letters0x40blochg0x2Ecom

Have you tried gateway support at
http://support.gateway.com/s/PC/R/10...15569Rnv.shtml

regards,

Malcolm.

"Dan Kap" wrote in message
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I have a brand new Gateway GT5694 desktop computer, using Windows Home
Premium (x64). I have a set of Altec Lansing speakers which I've plugged
into it, which worked very well with my previous XP computer. There's an
echo in the audio output that's so bad that speech is barely intelligible.
There's also mild distortion in music. Headsets work fine when I switch to
those; no echo at all. Speakers consist of a small left and small right
speaker, and a sub-woofer. They're powered speakers. The speakers' green
input plug (only one) is plugged into the green, speaker output on the
computer. I've tried all the other 3.5mm outputs, and none of the other
outputs work at all insofar as producing sound. I've tried different
settings in the Control Panel (Manage Audio Devices). Does anyone have any
ideas as to what's causing the echo and how I might fix it?

Thanks!