Playing audio through USB, ensure that the audio file is playing from the computer and the volume level is not at 0%. Test a known good USB speaker or device (keyboard or mouse) or try the problem soundbar on another computer. Make sure that the soundbar is attached properly to the monitor and no loose objects are hanging or touching the soundbar. Ensure that the audio line-in cable plug is properly plugged into the soundbar line-in audio jack and on the line-out jack of the audio device.

Whilst this is not the 1ms you see on super fast TN gaming platforms it is well within the tolerance for gaming and won’t hold you back from enjoying a blast on the latest incarnation of Doom.If known good USB device is not working on the same port, or the original soundbar works properly on another computer. Check if the audio file is not distorted when playing without the headphone or using a known good headphone.

Note: Whilst we attempt to include up to date information in all our articles we cannot guarantee accuracy.The IPS based panel is designed to give great colour accuracy and range, Dell quote this model has have a colour gamut of 82% (CIE 1976) and 72% (CIE 1931) with a colour depth of 16.