i find a tutorial how to trobleshoot pipewire:
or try this
Step 1: Verify PulseAudio Installation and Restart the Service
1. Install PulseAudio:
sudo pacman -S pulseaudio pulseaudio-alsa
2. Restart PulseAudio:
Restart PulseAudio: Since pulseaudio -k is not available, try using systemd to restart the PulseAudio service:
systemctl --user restart pulseaudio
If that command does not work, you can manually kill and restart PulseAudio:
killall pulseaudio
pulseaudio --start
Step 2: Check PulseAudio Configuration
1. Delete PulseAudio Configuration: Resetting PulseAudio settings to defaults can help resolve configuration issues:
rm -rf ~/.config/pulse
2. Check Default Sink: Ensure that the correct device is set as the default sink:
pacmd list-sinks | grep -e 'name:' -e 'index:'
2.5 Identify the index number of your Audioengine 2+ and set it as the default sink:
pacmd set-default-sink <index_number>
Step 3: Fix ALSA and PulseAudio Configuration Errors
1 Inspect System Logs: Use journalctl to check for any errors related to audio devices:
journalctl -xe | grep pulse
2 Update System Packages: Ensure all your packages, including audio-related ones, are up to date:
sudo pacman -Syu
Step 4: Manually Configure ALSA
Create a custom ALSA configuration file to force the system to recognize the correct audio device.
- Create or Edit the
.asoundrc File: Open or create the .asoundrc file in your home directory:
nano ~/.asoundrc
2 Add Configuration for Audioengine 2+: Add the following configuration, adjusting the device index if necessary:
pcm.!default {
type hw
card <card_number>
}
ctl.!default {
type hw
card <card_number>
}
Replace <card_number> with the correct card number for your Audioengine 2+.
Step 5: Use aplay to Test Audio Output
Use aplay to test audio output and confirm that the correct device is being used:#
1 List Available Audio Devices:
aplay -l
2 Play a Test Sound:
aplay -D plughw:<card_number>,0 /usr/share/sounds/alsa/Front_Center.wav
Replace <card_number> with the appropriate card number.
Step 6: Additional Tools
Consider installing and using additional tools like pavucontrol-qt for more detailed control over PulseAudio:
sudo pacman -S pavucontrol-qt
Summary
- Restart PulseAudio using
systemctl --user restart pulseaudio.
- Reset PulseAudio settings by removing the
~/.config/pulse directory.
- Check and set the correct default sink using
pacmd.
- Update your system packages and fix any configuration errors by checking system logs.
- Manually configure ALSA if needed.
- Test audio output with
aplay.
what you could try
try it on different system to check if the speakers works
reinstall your system
try it on windows/mac to check if the speakers works
