How to make surround sound in headphones

Even with a not very powerful sound card or headphones that are of average quality, you can significantly improve the sound quality. Phones, like laptops, have special programs for this.

The benefits of surround sound on headphones

The characteristics of stereo headphones have basic parameters, the quality of playback depends on them:

1. Frequency. The human ear perceives frequencies in the range of 25-25000 Hz. Many models have exactly this indicator. This is considered the optimal frequency. Even if the headset has a frequency greater than 25 kHz, it is not that important. Because people won't hear it.
2. Sensitivity. The characteristic is defined in dB and denotes power. Optimal sensitivity is 90-115 dB.
3. Impedance. The sound power depends on the resistance of the coil located in the headphones. This characteristic is defined in Ohms. Many stereo headphones for home use are made in the 15-55 ohm range. Professional stereo headphones – more than 110 Ohms.

These are the main indicators that you need to pay attention to when purchasing models with stereoscopic sound.

As for the advantages and disadvantages, from an objective point of view this gadget has no disadvantages. Disadvantages can only be noted in a certain model as opposed to another.

Reference! The advantages include good surround sound, which allows you to get the effect of full presence and feel like you are in the center of the sound.

Surround Sound Options

Before you start adjusting the sound, you need to check the operation of the stereo headphones themselves:

• During a poor fit, sound quality may be reduced. Change the position of the headphones;
• Poor sound may be caused by dirty mesh that covers the speakers. In this case, you need to wipe the mesh with medical alcohol;
• when the veins are poorly connected, an unpleasant rustling sound often appears;
• Check the operation of both headphones. If only one plays, the cable may have been damaged.

Windows delivers surround sound using the driver, software, and stereo headphones.

The action steps are as follows:

• right-click on the “Speaker” shortcut at the bottom of the “Devices” panel;
• then “Speakers”, “Properties” key;
• Find the "Surround" button. Select Dolby Atmos, Windows Sonic from the list.

Dolby Access – controls surround sound. But it will require you to buy the program from the Store online store. Just press the “Apply” button and Dolby Access will install the program itself. The main advantage of the software is considered to improve the sound quality for the TV.

Attention! Windows Sonic can enable surround sound on Xbox and Windows. The audio file can be transmitted without changing the encoding.

How else can you make surround sound?

Even simple players, in particular Windows Media, have an equalizer where you can adjust the frequency range. To do this, you need to launch the player directly and right-click the “Additional Features” section, then “Equalizer”.

By adjusting the sliders in the window that appears, or by selecting a ready-made template, the required frequency is selected for a specific audio file. These settings are used only in this program, and will not affect the playback of other applications.

VLC player has more effects. You can adjust the sound if you go to the Tools - Effects section. All settings, if necessary, can be saved.

Stereo headphones are important for both professional use and casual gamers. Purchasing headphones is a very important undertaking. You need to take this very seriously. You need to pay attention to all the characteristics of the gadget.