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Multistream audio on Windows 11 refers to Bluetooth LE Audio's ability to maintain high-fidelity stereo playback while simultaneously using a headset microphone, eliminating the old compromise where activating the mic forced a drop to low-quality telephone-grade voice. With the LC3 codec and super-wideband support, compatible devices like Samsung Galaxy Buds can deliver clear voice chat or calls alongside full stereo game audio. This improvement addresses a long-standing Bluetooth limitation on PCs, benefiting users who need both music and microphone functionality without sacrificing audio quality.
Microsoft’s push to bring Bluetooth LE Audio into Windows 11 finally closes a painful, decades‑old gap between high‑fidelity stereo playback and usable microphone audio on PCs — and owners of compatible Samsung Galaxy Buds models are among the first to see tangible benefits.
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Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update brings a long‑awaited fix for muffled Bluetooth headset audio: support for Bluetooth LE Audio's super‑wideband stereo, letting game audio remain high‑fidelity while voice chat or calls run at a much higher sample rate than the old Hands‑Free Profile allowed...