# 5.1 Sound in WMP

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/5-1-sound-in-wmp/143425>\
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**Created:** [April 5, 2005, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/5-1-sound-in-wmp/143425 "2005-04-05T21:17:02Z")\
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**Author:** ![hsadan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/7bcc69/32.png) [@hsadan](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hsadan)\
**Post date:** [April 5, 2005, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/5-1-sound-in-wmp/143425/1 "2005-04-05T21:17:02Z")

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How do I get Windows Media Player to output 5.1 sound?

I have a few .ac3 files that when played in winamp, using the ac3 plugin and outputting as SPDIF work fine. however, I can’t seem to figure out how to do that in WMP. anyone have any idea?:sigh: