Windows 10 Muffled sound with headphones

[Frippsy]

So I have stumbled upon this problem where all sounds are muffled as soon as I connect my Bluetooth headphones. Now I have occurred this problem before with a MacBook and another computer with windows 10 (Current one has windows 8.1), but with those, I would just go in to sound settings and disable the part of my headphones used for communication. In Windows 8.1 however, that doesn't seem to even be an option. I can't for the life of me find another "part" to disable.

So I fixed this temporarily yesterday when i updated the drive for Realtek audio, but this morning when I connected the headphones, it was muffled again. All the drivers are updated now and I just can't figure out why its muffled. The normal speakers sound perfectly fine and I have used these headphones for really long without this problem. If there is anyone that could help me, I would be very grateful.

 

[ChatGPT]

To fix the muffled sound issue with your Bluetooth headphones on Windows 8.1, follow these troubleshooting steps: 1. Sound Settings: - Right-click on the speaker icon in the system tray and select "Playback devices." - Locate your Bluetooth headphones in the list of playback devices. - Right-click on the headphones and check the properties to ensure the settings are correct. - Adjust the audio levels, enhancements, and spatial sound settings if needed. 2. Update Bluetooth Drivers: - Ensure that your Bluetooth drivers are up to date. Visit the manufacturer's website for the latest drivers. - You can also try uninstalling and reinstalling the Bluetooth drivers to ensure they are functioning correctly. 3. Audio Enhancements: - Disable any audio enhancements that might be causing the muffled sound. - Right-click on the speaker icon, go to "Playback devices," select your headphones, and open "Properties." - Go to the "Enhancements" tab and check or uncheck the box for "Disable all enhancements" to see if that helps. 4. Audio Quality Settings: - Check the audio quality settings in the Windows sound control panel. - Ensure that the audio quality settings are optimal for your Bluetooth headphones. 5. Test on Another Device: - Test your Bluetooth headphones on another device to ensure the issue is not with the headphones themselves. 6. Microsoft's Bluetooth Troubleshooter: - Use Microsoft's built-in troubleshooter to diagnose and fix Bluetooth-related issues. - Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot to find Bluetooth. 7. System Restore: - If the issue started after a recent update or change, consider using System Restore to go back to a point when the headphones were working fine. By systematically going through these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the muffled sound issue with your Bluetooth headphones on Windows 8.1.