How to Turn On Spatial Sound in Windows

Spatial sound enhances your audio experience by providing a more immersive and three-dimensional soundscape.

 

Here's how to turn it on in Windows 10 and 11:

For Windows 10

Open Sound Settings:
Right-click the speaker icon in the taskbar (bottom-right corner).
Select "Open Sound settings."

Choose Your Output Device:
In the Sound settings window, under "Output," select your playback device (e.g., speakers or headphones).

Access Device Properties:
Click on "Device properties" under the selected output device.
In the new window, click on "Additional device properties."

Enable Spatial Sound:
In the Properties window, go to the "Spatial sound" tab.
Under "Spatial sound format," select "Windows Sonic for Headphones" or "Dolby Atmos for Headphones" from the dropdown menu.
Click "Apply" and then "OK" to confirm.
 

For Windows 11

Open Quick Settings:
Click the volume icon in the taskbar (bottom-right corner) to open Quick Settings.

Access Spatial Sound Settings:
In the Quick Settings panel, click the arrow next to the volume slider.
Click on "Spatial sound (Off)" to open the Spatial sound settings.

Enable Spatial Sound:
In the Spatial sound settings window, select "Windows Sonic for Headphones" or "Dolby Atmos for Headphones" from the dropdown menu.
Click "Apply" and then "OK" to confirm.
 

That's it! You've successfully enabled spatial sound on your Windows device. Enjoy your enhanced audio experience!

Note: You can get more spatial sound options by downloading DTS Audio Processing. Check also these vids:

How to Turn on Spatial Sound In Windows 10 [Tutorial]




How to Turn on Spatial Sound In Windows 11 [Tutorial]