Tips to maximize sound quality on Windows 11 systems

However, if you can't afford a good sound system, you can tweak your computer and make sure everything is optimized, at least in terms of software.

This article will guide you through a few tweaking tips to maximize sound quality on a Windows 11 system.

Maximize sound quality on Windows 11

You can make a number of different tweaks to your Windows 11 system to get the best possible audio experience. As follows.

Enable sound enhancement features

Step 1: Use the shortcut Win + I to open the Windows Settings application.

Step 2: In the System settings section, click Sound.

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Step 3: Scroll down to the Advanced section and click on All sound devices.

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Step 4: Select the audio device you want to use from the Output devices list.

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Step 5: Click Advanced under Enhance audio.

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Step 6: Click the Advanced tab.

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Step 7: In the Signal Enhancements section, enable the Enable audio enhancements option and click Apply, then OK.

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Activate the Spatial effect

Even without a surround sound setup, you can still create a similar experience by adjusting some settings in Windows 11.

Right click on the sound icon on the taskbar (taskbar).

Click to select Sound Settings.

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Select your audio device in the Choose where to play sound section.

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Scroll down and below the Spatial sound section you will see a drop-down menu. Select Windows Sonic for Headphones.

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Depth and sampling rate

Increasing sample rate and depth can result in distortion-free audio quality and improve the overall experience.

Step 1: Use the keyboard shortcut Win + I to open the Windows Settings application and select the Sound item.

Step 2: Select your audio output device.

Step 3: Select a higher quality level from the Format menu in the Output settings.

Step 4: Click Test to check the sound quality. Once satisfied, close Settings.

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Enable Enhance audio

If you want to improve the sound quality automatically, activate the Enhance audio feature.

Right-click the Sound icon and select Sound settings.

Scroll down and select All sound devices.

Select your output device.

Next to the Enhance audio option there will be a toggle switch, turn it on.

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Wishing you the best audio experience on your Windows PC!

David Pac

Update 21 May 2022