Some users just can’t hear any sound, while many hear a crackling or buzzing sound. Some users didn’t even notice any difference in gaming sound which is the purpose of the app. Now, if you are one of those for whom the THX Spatial Audio app is not working fine, this post is for you. In this post, we are going to discuss several working fixes that will help you fix the problem. These fixes worked for affected users and you can also try them to resolve the issue. Before mentioning the fixes, let us try and understand that what could possibly cause the THX Spatial Audio app to not work as intended on Windows 11/10.
Why is my THX Spatial Audio not working?
Here are the possible reasons due to which the THX Spatial Audio app not working on PC:
If you are on an outdated version of your OS, it can be a reason that the app is not working correctly. So, make sure you have installed all the pending Windows update to resolve the issue.The problem may occur in case you haven’t set THX Spatial Audio as the main playback device. If the scenario is applicable, set THX Spatial Audio as your playback device.It can also be a result of outdated or corrupted audio drivers. Hence, make sure that you have up-to-date audio drivers on your system.The issue might be with the corrupted installation of the app itself. In that case, you can reinstall the app to fix the problem.
THX Spatial Audio not working on Windows 11/10
Here are the methods you can try when THX Spatial Audio is not working on your Windows 11/10 PC: Before trying any of the above fixes, I would suggest you first try restarting Synapse software and the THX Spatial Audio app and then check if it starts working or not. Sometimes there are some minor glitches that cause the problem. So, a clean restart should help you fix the issue. In case it doesn’t, you can follow the above-listed fixes that we have discussed in detail now!
1] Make sure you install all Windows updates
You should make sure that you have installed all the pending Windows updates. New Windows updates come with bug fixes and system stability improvement features. So, if the problem is occurring because you are not using the latest OS, you should be able to fix the problem by updating your Windows. To do that, you need to open the Setting app using Windows+I hotkey and then go to the Windows Update section. After that, click on the Check for updates button to check and download all the pending Windows updates. Windows will then restart to install all the updates and upon the reboot, try launching the THX Spatial Audio app. Hopefully, the app will be working fine now. Read: No Audio on computer; Sound is missing or not working on Windows.
2] Run the audio troubleshooter
Many audio-related problems and bugs can be resolved by using the inbuilt audio troubleshooter in Windows. So, before getting into advanced fixes, you can simply try running the audio troubleshooter and then see if the app starts working fine or not. To run the audio troubleshooter in case THX Spatial Audio is not working, you can follow the below steps: See if this method fixes the problem for you or not. See: Another app is controlling your sound at the moment error in Windows.
3] Ensure that you set THX Spatial Audio as your playback device
The problem might be occurring in case you haven’t set the app as the default playback device on your system. You can configure the settings using the below steps: If unfortunately, this method doesn’t work for you, move down to the next potential fix to resolve the problem. Read: Fix Sound and Audio problems and issues in Windows.
4] Update your audio drivers
Most of the time audio problems on a PC are triggered due to corrupted, faulty, and outdated audio drivers. Out-of-date audio drivers can cause compatibility issues with the THX Spatial Audio app making it unusable. So, if you haven’t updated your audio drivers in a long while, it’s time to install all the latest updates related to your audio drivers. You can manually update your audio drivers using the Settings app or Device Manager. Or, you can even visit the device manufacturer’s official website to download and install the latest audio drivers. If you have Realtek HD Audio Driver, you can use Realtek High Definition Audio Manager to download and install the audio drivers. After updating audio drivers, reboot your system and then launch the THX Spatial Audio app and see if it starts working properly. Read: How to fix Sound Distortion in Windows.
5] Uninstall, then reinstall THX Spatial Audio
In case you find no luck with the above fixes, you can try uninstalling and then reinstalling the app to fix the problem. The issue at hand might be caused due to corrupted installation of the app. If the scenario is applicable, you should be able to fix the problem by reinstalling the app. You have to first uninstall the THX Spatial Audio app by going to Settings > Apps > Apps & features. After that, download the installer for the software from its official website and install it back on your system. Then, launch the software and see if it is working fine now or not. Read: Sound & Audio not working after Update in Windows.
6] Perform a system restore
If you try all the above solutions and the problem is still not fixed, the last resort is to perform a system restore to fix the problem. The problem may have occurred to some recent system changes or corruption. If the scenario is applicable, restoring your system to a previous healthy state can help you fix the problem. So, you can go ahead and perform a system restore to counter the issue. Here is how you can perform a system restore on Windows 11/10: See if this fixes the problem for you. Read: Computer sound volume too low on Windows 11/10.
How do I enable spatial sounds in Windows 11?
To enable spatial sounds in Windows 11, you can follow the below steps: You can now enjoy the sound in a better and more immersive mode.
How do I enable spatial sound in Windows 10?
You can use similar steps to enable spatial sound in Windows 10 as we did for Windows 11 above. Just go to the Spatial sound option in the Settings app and then set its type accordingly. That’s it! Now read:
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