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Sound is not heard from all speakers | Lifestyle® 535 series II home entertainment system
If the issue is with your bass module or your rear surround speakers, select it below for more help.
No sound from rear surround speakers
Check the selected speaker mode and speaker volume.
If you can't hear the rear speakers, be sure the system is in 5-speaker mode and that the rear surround speaker volume is not set too low. For more info, see Changing speaker mode and Adjusting the volume level of the rear surround speakers.
Determine the type of content that is being played (music, movie, TV, video game, etc.).
The amount of sound coming from the rear speakers can vary due to the source material being played. Music and most TV shows typically do not have sounds to play through the rear speakers of a surround sound system. Movies and video games typically do have sounds to play through the rear speakers but it will not be constant.
You should expect a varying level of audio from the rear speakers depending on what is being played. If they are aware of this and have tried content where they know there should be sound from the rear speakers then continue troubleshooting.
You should expect a varying level of audio from the rear speakers depending on what is being played. If they are aware of this and have tried content where they know there should be sound from the rear speakers then continue troubleshooting.
There are no balance controls on your Bose product.
Volume from the left and right speakers cannot be adjusted.
For issues with DVDs, try a different audio track (if available).
Some DVDs have multiple audio tracks available in the DVD audio/sound menu. In the DVD menu, select a different audio track and listen for differences.
Try playing a song from artist, collection or music service.
Some media might be made for one speaker (i.e. old recordings or some news or voice recordings). Try a different track, like a newer pop song, and listen for a difference.
Check the selected speaker mode and speaker volume.
If you can't hear the center speaker, be sure the system is in either 3 or 5-speaker mode and that the center speaker volume is not set too low. If you can't hear the rear speakers, be sure the system is in 5-speaker mode and that the rear surround speaker volume is not set too low. For more info, see Changing speaker mode, Adjusting center channel volume level and/or Adjusting the volume level of the rear surround speakers.
In the system menu, select a different sound setting.
Different sound settings are available in your system help optimize audio for the content you play. For more info, see Changing and using Sound settings.
Run the ADAPTiQ audio calibration to optimize the sound of your system.
Since different environments affect how sound is heard, use ADAPTiQ can calibrate you system. It listens to how your speakers sound in your room, then adjusts the sound as needed to optimize sound quality. For more info, see ADAPTiQ system setup and deactivation.
Check the condition of the speaker wires and be sure they are secure at both ends.
Check the speaker wires for any kinks, scratches, cuts or damage. Replace any damaged wires and check that they are securely connected at both ends.
Switch the speaker that is not working properly with another speaker that is working properly.
If the problem stays with the speaker, it may need to be repaired or replaced.
Switch the speaker wires on the output of the Acoustimass module.
At the Acoustimass module connection panel, switch the connector of the speaker that may not be working properly with the one that is working properly. If the problem stays with the same speaker, the speaker wire is defective. Replace the speaker wire. Be sure the connectors are returned to their original jacks
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