How do I manage or configure the Sound settings on Windows 11?
To manage Sound Settings on Windows 11, we are going to use Windows Settings. You can open it from the Start Menu or by a keyboard shortcut: Win + I. Once the Settings is launched, go to Sounds, from there you can change the Sound Settings. We would recommend you go through the changes we have mentioned hereinafter to manage your audio.
How to change Sound Settings on Windows 11 to get better Audio
To improve or manage Sound settings in Windows 11 for better audio, follow these suggestions: Let us see them in detail.
1] Change Output Sound device
Windows has the ability to detect a newly added sound device, but sometimes it fails to do the same. So, we need to change the setting manually. To do that, follow the given steps. This way you can choose any output device that is connected to your system.
2] Enable Spatial Sound
To add a bit of panache and a confident texture to the sound coming out of your speaker, we need to enable Spatial Sound. Follow the given steps to do the same. This will give you an immersive experience.
3] Enable or Disable Enhance Audio
Audio Enhancement is one of the most controversial features of Windows. It works on some computers, but on some, it makes things worse. So, it is better to know how to enable or disable it. Following are the steps to do the same. Hopefully, that will do the job for you.
4] Update Audio Drivers
One can not talk about managing a computer’s audio and leave out the Audio Drivers. If you are an audio-based professional such as music production, DJ, etc, you know the importance of drivers. To make sure that your Audio Drivers are performing as per the requirement, you need to keep them updated. Following are some of the methods to update Audio Drivers. You can pick any of them and update the drivers.
5] Add Audio Device
If you have a wireless headphone or speaker and want to connect it to your Windows 11 computer, follow the given steps.
6] Enable or Disable Mono Audio
Mono Audio feature combines audio from the left and right audio channels into one. If you like the idea and want to enable it then follow the given steps. Mono Audio is not for everyone, so, enable it, and check if it works. If you are not a fan of that combination, then disable it.
7] Adjust Left and Right Audio
If you are not a fan of Mono Audio and want separation between the two audio channels, left and right, then follow the given steps.
8] Run Audio Troubleshooter
Finally, we have a Windows utility that you can deploy when facing a sound or audio problem. To run the Audio Troubleshooter, follow the given steps. That’s it!
How do I get to the Sound Control Panel in Windows 11?
To open Sound Control Panel, hit Win + R, type “Control” and click Ok. Then, go to Hardware & Sound > Sound, you can also, change the View by to Large icons and then click Sound. Alternatively, you can also click on the Speaker icon from the Taskbar and click Sound, you will be redirected to your destination. Read: How to open old Sound settings panel in Windows 11
How to reset all sound settings on Windows 11
To reset all Sound settings on Windows 11, follow the given steps
Open Settings by Win + I.Go to System > Sound > Volume Mixer.Click Reset from the Apps section.Restart your PC.
Also Read: Enable or Disable the Startup Sound on Windows 11.