I find the model they use is not aggressive, and it's not too hard to detect directionality, but at the same time it won't distort any music played much at all. (Not sure if it's limited to 7.1) Mind you, games need to be Windows Sonic aware to benefit, which can be an issue for some older titles.
The Windows Sonic solutions (this plus DAH and DTS:HX) all use the Windows Sonic audio interface, and will bypass your Windows speaker selection, and let the applications think you have a surround setup. I am happy to say that Microsoft has given it some love, and it's gotten to the point of being usable. I remember testing this when it first came out, and it was a horror story.
SURROUND PANNER FOR WAVES NX WINDOWS 10
This solution comes with every Windows 10 OS installation. I'll be discussing gaming quality, movie, and music listening (2.0 and 5.1 sources) (I was also using a set of HD-580 Precisions, then later my Sony MDR-SA5000, which are some seriously wide cans) Getting that level of HRTF experience has been difficult, but here in 2021 things have improved.
That had an eerie accuracy about it, and I was able to hunt down prey via audio cues. The Gold Standard back then was CMSS-3D, and forcing 7.1 configurations (either in Windows or in game) to get your HRTF. Now, I've been doing 3D Audio reviews since my days of my association with 3DSoundsurge. Hardware used for testing: Beyerdynamic DT-1990 Pro w/ Dekoni Elite Hybrids
Windows Sonic (because everyone has this) The solutions I will be discussing are:ĭolby Atmos For Headphones (referred to as DAH in this article) from Dolby Access add-on Hi Gang, I did my review of the various VSS software / hardware solutions that I own, and am ready to give my impressions.