Best audio settings for 7.1 headset

[Kaliden]

Just recently got a new gaming headset, sennheiser GSP 350, wich has 7.1 Doby surround

[oldirty`]

Stereo Headphones
3D audio processing on (this one might be preference, but I think its better)

[The ZoN3]

in you windows speaker set 7.1, ingame set 5.1 . csgo = still the best headset is siberia elite. got 1 used for 3--4yrs until cushion totally tored up. bought arctis 7, not enough EQ to set. at last bough siberia elite again. still the best headset ever. 100% pin point accuracy

[Trapacid]

Source isn't optimised for a lot of the "fancy" audio enhancements such as Dolby Atmos, DTS Headphone:X 7.1, etc.

But if you're willing to take a huge hit on performance, that's up to you.

Anyways, add these console command to your autoexec config as I use these and it helps:

snd_legacy_surround "0" // emulated surround sound
snd_mixahead "0.025" // sound delay
windows_speaker_config "1"

The most important command is "windows_speaker_config"
Now go to your system Audio settings, I'm assuming you're on Windows.
Go to Playback and find your headset. Go to properties, Advanced, and set the Sound Format to 44100 Hz, 16 bit, 2 channel. This is the format which Source engine is using and to allow Source engine to utilise more audio channels and audio buffers without performance hits or audio crackling, etc.

In CSGO, depending on your CPU will depend on what you set your audio settings to. Of course and hopefully you're not using surround sound, set your headphone preset to Stereo Headphones

If for what ever reason you intend to use surround sound, type the following command:

snd_legacy_surround "1"

The command has legacy in it so things might not go well.
Now if you want the fancy new echos and reverbs in certain conditions and other cool fancy audio enhancements, enable 3D Audio Processing.

[Kaliden]

Very helpful, thanks everyone

[Muerte]

Originally posted by Spam OW x30 Free VACnet !:

in you windows speaker set 7.1, ingame set 5.1 .

+1

[RaspberryLlama]

i know im a year late, but i wouldnt recommend using a 7.1 in a 5.1 supported game. just tried it and it barely works and has made me lose the game because of it. it made me think a kid was on top of me when he was under me. if i were you id only use 7.1 sound on 7.1 supported games

[Rawz XII]

Just use stereo headphones, works perfectly

[Kaliden]

Originally posted by 〄Rawz XII:

Just use stereo headphones, works perfectly

dude this was three years ago

[kuro.1337]

Originally posted by Kaliden:

Originally posted by 〄Rawz XII:

Just use stereo headphones, works perfectly

dude this was three years ago

hmm