[PR] Razer Brings THX Spatial Audio to Every PC Gamer on the Planet

[Tsing]

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Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the release of the Razer THX Spatial Audio App for Windows 10. Featuring advanced 7.1 surround sound with adjustable virtual speakers for superior positional accuracy, the Razer THX Spatial Audio App enhances gameplay and is available for use with all headphones and earbuds. Now, every gamer can upgrade to the very best spatial audio experience, using their existing 3.5mm, Bluetooth or USB headphones.



“Together with THX, we have developed an immersive audio solution that addresses the core gamers’ needs – dynamic and accurate positional audio,” said Alvin Cheung, senior vice president of Razer’s peripherals business unit. “We’ve achieved this by drawing on THX’s cinematic audio expertise, then adding a wide range of customization tools, to fine tune...

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[Riccochet]

The one thing gamers complain about today is game audio just plain sucks. It seems like current and new game development leaves audio in the back seat as an afterthought. So, I'm not exactly sure how an app like this is going to help. Garbage in is always going to be garbage out.

 

[THUMPer]

The one thing gamers complain about today is game audio just plain sucks. It seems like current and new game development leaves audio in the back seat as an afterthought. So, I'm not exactly sure how an app like this is going to help. Garbage in is always going to be garbage out.

You're right. You need to start with a good foundation. COD MW sound while good, with gun shots, explosions, things like that sucks with foot steps.
Siege is redoing the sound, and this game is 5 years old - https://www.pcgamer.com/ubisoft-will-rebuild-how-sound-works-in-rainbow-six-siege/