Dell XPS 15 9560 Intel Core i7 1365P Speakers No Sound Fix Windows 11

Set correct default playback device Most common

Right-click speaker icon in taskbar → Sound settings → Output → choose Speakers (Realtek Audio). Many Windows updates reset the output device to a virtual one.

Reinstall Realtek Audio Driver

Device Manager → Sound, video and game controllers → uninstall Realtek device. Download fresh driver from Dell Support and install. Restart.

Reinstall Waves MaxxAudio Pro

Go to Dell Support, download Waves MaxxAudio Pro for XPS 15 9560, install it over the existing install. This refreshes the audio pipeline used by Dell’s speaker tuning.

Why do the speakers produce no sound on Dell XPS 15 9560?

The Realtek audio driver often conflicts with Windows 11 updates. The default playback device may also switch to a hidden audio device after an update, muting the speakers.

How do I set speakers as the default on Dell XPS 15 9560 Windows 11?

Right-click the speaker icon in the taskbar, select Sound settings, scroll to Output, and choose Speakers (Realtek Audio) as the output device.

Does Waves MaxxAudio affect sound on Dell XPS 15 9560?

Yes. Waves MaxxAudio Pro processes audio on Dell systems. If it crashes or becomes corrupted, sound output stops. Reinstalling MaxxAudio from the Dell Support page resolves this.

Which audio driver should I use for Dell XPS 15 9560?

Download the Realtek High Definition Audio driver from Dell Support under your XPS 15 9560 model. Also install Waves MaxxAudio Pro if it appears in the driver list.