Headset issues - Off-topic

Hey guys,
I just got my headset in the post and after figuring out how to make it actually work to some degree I'm having some issues that persist and I am hoping some of you may be able to help me out
Firstly, the headset is a "Plantronics Gamecon 777 5.1" headset/mic combo thing and I'm running Windows 7.
As the name suggests, it's a 5.1 system, yet hardware and sound in control panel only detects stereo. It's a USB headset with 2 cables going into a dolby sound card, which has the male usb part.
Furthermore, when I attempt to use sound enhancements such as bass boost in control panel sound stops coming from the headset entirely for reasons I do not know.
If you could assist me with either issue I'd greatly appreciate it
Regards,
Chris

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Advice. Best way to get music to the car?

I'm just curious what would be the best way to get all of the new music on my Captivate onto my car speakers when driving. I have built in bluetooth in the car and would love if there is a way to use a software solution to stream the music. If that's not possible I'm a bit lost on what the preferred method would be. Thanks in advance for any assistance!
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Here's what I found with a quick google search:
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-10460099-48.html
Scroll down to the bluetooth section and there is a "setup" portion
If your BT stereo supports A2DP, then just stream from the Cappy to the radio. I do that and it sounds great. I also have a 3.5mm jack on the front, but that is an analog signal and the difference in sound quality, while slight, is noticeable. My car radio links automatically with my phone when I get in (so long as BT is enabled on the phone) and both hands-free and BT audio profiles are connected. All I have to do is start the music player on the phone and the radio switches input automatically. It also switches to phone profile and pauses the music player when a call comes in.
Thanks for both of the responses.
I'll have to check the link in a minute and I'll have to research about my BT connection supporting A2DP as well, but I appreciate the options. Hopefully one will work.
I'm really hoping the A2DP option works, that would be ideal for me, but it is a VW factory BT option that's on the car, so I'm not sure how sophisticated it is.
I'll try to remember to get back here with a post, in the event someone in the future stumbles on this thread looking for the same advice.
Auxiliary cable?
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Auxiliary cable?
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I have a Captivate running a custom ROM with a custom Kernel.
There had been some grumblings about the speaker port not working correctly for quite a while, but I think they have now resolved it.
I wasn't sure if this was going to be an issue, so I was hoping for something along the lines of a BT connection solution.
Unfortunately, I just read the following piece of garbage info from a different site:
Audio streaming is NOT Supported on 2010 Passat, EOS, Tiguan, CC, Jetta TDI sedan or Touareg
Looks like Aux. cable for me.
evoic said:
Unfortunately, I just read the following piece of garbage info from a different site:
Audio streaming is NOT Supported on 2010 Passat, EOS, Tiguan, CC, Jetta TDI sedan or Touareg
Looks like Aux. cable for me.
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Man, that's too bad. You'd think a 2010 vehicle would be up to date with the tech. I know some older cars were hands-free profile only because A2DP was not widespread, but a 2010 not having it is just silly. My radio is an aftermarket Sony I bought in 2009 and it not only supports music streamin via BT and has a 3.5mm AUX input, it has a USB port that I can put a thumbdrive with music in and a port in the back for an iPod (if I was stupid enough to own one and pay for the optional cable) and it also has HD radio. VW is usually further forward than most imports. Oh well, at least you can do the cable thing. Get a quality one, some cheapies are known to short contacts and cause problems.
I use a AUX input in my car and it works pretty well. The only complaint I really have is the sound is at a lot lower volume than radio and mini-usb port.
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I use a AUX input in my car and it works pretty well. The only complaint I really have is the sound is at a lot lower volume than radio and mini-usb port.
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Not to point out the obvious, but you do realize that the AUX port is multi-volumed.....right?
You turn up the volume on your handset AND you turn up the volume on your car stereo.
From what I've read, it appears you should turn your "media volume" up to 50-80% and leave it there, then use your car stereo volume button to alter the overall volume.
If it's still not loud enough from there, either you have a short or something is up with your output.
Your ears should be bleeding.
evoic said:
Not to point out the obvious, but you do realize that the AUX port is multi-volumed.....right?
You turn up the volume on your handset AND you turn up the volume on your car stereo.
From what I've read, it appears you should turn your "media volume" up to 50-80% and leave it there, then use your car stereo volume button to alter the overall volume.
If it's still not loud enough from there, either you have a short or something is up with your output.
Your ears should be bleeding.
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Yea, I turn the volume up all the way on my phone whenever I plug it in. It was the same way when I used my iPod Touch.
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How can I hook up an external USB or Bluetooth Mic

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Hey Adam,
1st - i'm a big fan!
2nd - I'm trying to use my Jabra bluetooth headset as external mic so I don't have to be right next to the cam. Have you figured it out? Any help would be appreciated!
Cheers
levchikb said:
Hey Adam,
1st - i'm a big fan!
2nd - I'm trying to use my Jabra bluetooth headset as external mic so I don't have to be right next to the cam. Have you figured it out? Any help would be appreciated!
Cheers
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Yeah, i've figured out that it doesn't work. Sorry. Bluetooth is not an option.

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I have a reverse problem of https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=4034259.
After upgrading to Android 10, no sound comes through the wired headset (which is plugged into a usb-c to 3.5mm adapter that came with the phone). I tried two different adapters, two different headphones - same behavior. The phone shows the "wired headset" icon in the status bar, but the sound comes via the phone's speaker (low volume, one needs to put the phone to the ear to hear it).
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Do you have magisk installed? If so, which modules installed/active? Try disabling sound-tweaking ones. Do you disabled Bluetooth A2DP hardware offload? Is simple reboot helps?
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Do you have magisk installed? If so, which modules installed/active? Try disabling sound-tweaking ones. Do you disabled Bluetooth A2DP hardware offload? Is simple reboot helps?
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No magisk. Simple reboot didn't help. Disabled A2DP, and it seems to have fixed the wired headphones issue, thanks!
Now to check if BT still works.
Thanks again
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Spoke too soon.
Something is still not right with the sound. Namely, no sound when making/receiving call on the phone. Works through the BT headphones or via the speaker.

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