Comment 13 for bug 1236965

> So, similar to what happens when I test 9ch, but with the numbering a bit odd. Is it supposed to be out-of-order like that?

I think this is by design, it's meant to "walk around the room in a circle" or something.

Anyway, I've made a patch for PulseAudio that I'd like you to test. In short, edit /usr/share/pulseaudio/alsa-mixer/paths/analog-output-speaker.conf, then restart your computer and test if there's any difference, both in stereo and surround profiles.

Here are the sections that should be added to analog-output-speaker.conf:

[Jack Speaker Front Phantom]
required-any = any
state.plugged = unknown
state.unplugged = unknown

[Element Speaker Front]
switch = mute
volume = merge
override-map.1 = all-front
override-map.2 = front-left,front-right
required-any = any

[Element Speaker Surround]
switch = mute
volume = merge
override-map.1 = all-rear
override-map.2 = rear-left,rear-right
required-any = any

[Element Speaker Side]
switch = mute
volume = merge
override-map.1 = all-side
override-map.2 = side-left,side-right

[Element Speaker CLFE]
switch = mute
volume = merge
override-map.1 = all-center
override-map.2 = all-center,lfe