One Audio feature that has got the most popularity among users is Spatial Audio.
The main reason is Apple adding it to its very popular Airpods Pro and AirPods Max audio devices.
Earlier this year, Apple also rolled out the Spatial audio for Apple Music users.
Next, Streaming service Netflix has also added it in some of its content libraries.
We have answered both these questions through this article.
What is Spatial Sound?
Spatial sound is a 360-degree Sound tech.
Different companies use different branding for it as Apple calls it Spatial Audio and Microsoft calls it Spatial Sound.
Although the names are other, the concept remains the same.
In a typical 2D sound system, the sound only comes from the front.
Spatial Audio creates an effect that seems like the sound is coming from all around.
Not just from the first but also from behind, sides, and even above the head.
Something we experience in watching movies in cinema houses.
The requirement here is both the content and output rig should support Spatial Sound.
Once these requirements match, one can enable Spatial Sound and experience three-dimensional cinema-like sound.
There is a default Windows Sonic for Headphones Spatial sound format for all the Windows 11 users.
Using configs
Lets first start with the configs method.
Microsoft has added Spatial Sound as a standalone option in the Sound controls.
2.After opening controls, tap onSystem.
Under System controls, tap onsound.
3.On the Sound tweaks page, pick the output unit you want to enable Spatial Sound.
4.Now, you will see the Properties of the selected output gadget.
Scroll down and find theSpatial soundsection.
5.The very first option under Spatial Sound will beType.
Tap the dropdown menu icon and selectWindows Sonic for Headphones.
We want to note here; you might not see the Windows Sonic for headphones option.
But still, its not the end of the world.
There are many 3d audio apps available likeDolby Access,DTS Sound Unboundon the Microsoft Store.
Using Control Panel
The following method to enable Spatial sound in Windows 11 involves Control Panel.
As you might already know Control Panel is the central hub of Windows.
So as expected, we will be using it to enable Spatial sound in Windows 11.
1.Hold down theWindows keyandpress Rsimultaneously on your keyboard to launch the Run box.
2.Typecontrolcommand in the Run box to openControl Panelin Windows 11.
3.From the Control Panel Home, tap onHardware and Sound.
4.Under Hardware and Sound, tap on theSoundoption.
5.By default, you will land on thePlaybacktab.
There you will find all the available sound output devices on your PC.
6.pick the sound output rig you want to enable Spatial Audio and right-hit it.
From the different options, tap onProperties.
It will open Speaker Properties.
7.By default, you will land onGeneralTab.
Tap on theSpatial soundtab.
8.In the Spatial sound tab, you will have to select theSpatial sound formatyou want to apply.
Tap the dropdown menu icon and selectWindows Sonic for headphones.
Lastly, tap onOKto save the changes.
Final Words
Spatial sound takes the whole content consumption experience to the next level.
There are two different options to allow Spatial Sound in Windows 11 from parameters or Control Panel.
You will easily be able to enable Spatial Sound on Windows 11 following any of those two ways.
