[torpedobait]

Just completed an equipment upgrade to replace an aging liquid CPU cooler. While I was at it I replaced the onboard sound with a new Sound Blaster Z card.

The new card is set up for my 5.1 Surround speakers, which check out positionally as intended. The rear speakers play sounds as they should for everything I tested, except for FORTARSU.

I was wanting to hear the new engine sound on my Tambor class boat with the RC2 release, which come through with a nice rumble. However, I immediately noticed that when standing on the bridge with the diesels running and me facing the bow, the engine/ exhaust noise comes from the bow. When I turn and face the stern, the sound fades to a much lower volume! Shouldn't this be reversed, with the loudest engine/exhaust sound coming from the stern?

I suppose it COULD be something in my setup, but would appreciate someone else checking to see if they get the same effect.

Thanks.