gaming audio

Microsoft's long-running Bluetooth audio compromise — that moment when music or game sound collapses into muffled, mono “telephone” quality as soon as the headset microphone is used — has finally started to get a realistic, standards‑level fix in Windows 11: the OS now exposes Bluetooth LE Audio...

Microsoft's Windows 11 is rolling out a long‑promised fix to one of PC audio's most annoying compromises: the forced drop to muffled, mono voice quality whenever a Bluetooth headset's microphone is used. The operating system now exposes support for Bluetooth LE Audio and the LC3 codec so that...

The upcoming ability to play audio through multiple output devices simultaneously is poised to significantly enhance the Windows 11 user experience, addressing one of the community’s longest-standing feature requests and delivering a much-anticipated multimedia capability. For years, users have...

When it comes to essential operating system utilities, audio management is one of the most overlooked yet vital categories—especially for power users, gamers, streamers, remote workers, and anyone who regularly switches between audio outputs. For years, users of Windows have faced a persistent...

HyperX has expanded its gaming headset lineup with the introduction of the Cloud Stinger 2 for PlayStation and the CloudX Stinger 2 for Xbox, aiming to deliver enhanced comfort and audio quality to console gamers. Design and Comfort Both headsets maintain a lightweight design, weighing under 300...

The Lenovo Legion Go S emerges as a compelling entrant in the handheld gaming PC market, blending ergonomic design with a robust feature set. However, its performance and software integration present notable challenges that potential buyers should consider. Design and Build Quality Lenovo has...

Razer, a brand synonymous with innovation in the gaming peripherals market, has once again set the stage for debate with the announcement of three unconventional products: the ultra-portable Razer Joro keyboard, the compact Basilisk Mobile mouse, and the Clio speaker cushion headrest designed...

If you've found yourself blasting your eardrums while gaming, you’re not alone. Microsoft recently acknowledged an annoying quirk in Windows 11, version 24H2, where external USB audio systems, specifically digital audio converters (DACs) like the Creative Sound BlasterX G6, experience a...

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I recently purchased a new PC and I am lacking USB audio on my Razer Megaladon headset. I updated the firmware and the weird thing is that the microphone works but no audio at all. When i try to test the sound I get a "failed to play test tone" error. The device is set as default. And...

Hi everyone :D I've just installed Windows 7 on this PC but I'm having a very strange problem with the sound. I have an X-fi XtremeMusic PCI card which has worked fine in my old PC for years running on XP. Since installing Windows 7 the sounds are coming out very peculiar. Normal windows...

Yo 'Windows 7 Forums', I've recently installed Windows 7 on my computer, anyways cut a long story short, I've searched through the net downloading 'Sound Blaster Live 5.1 drivers for windows 7 or x64 Vista drivers), and tried to install them countless times, ill get either a error message saying...