For instance, the Razer version includes a ten-band graphic equalizer (EQ) with presets for game, movie, and music. While the whole spatial tuning is expected in any sound augmenting app, Razer and THX have gone quite a few steps further.

EQ Customization and THX Pre-sets: Whether the listener prefers deeper bass or more clarity, the app can be balanced with mid, high and low frequencies.

Surround Sound Calibration: Providing the most accurate positional audio, based upon on personalized hearing preferences.

THX tuned: Creating a lifelike, realistic cinematic-quality sound stage.

Superior Positional Accuracy from all sources: With sound that goes beyond 7.1 for more precise positional localization.

The main features of THX Spatial Audio are:

Razer is charging $20 for its THX Spatial Audio app, which has a free demo. The codecs from Dolby costs $15, and DTS is $20, by comparison. Windows Sonic is built into Windows 10 and is free (and is also the least impressive). On Windows 10, there are numerous competing options for similar technology, including Dolby Atmos for Headphones, DTS Headphone:X, and Windows Sonic.

(Razer owns THX, but it operates independently from the gaming and laptop company.) The software enhances the audio experience by simulating 7.1 surround sound even from headphones that only have two speakers. Razer THX Spatial Audio is a new software suite that provides stereo and spatial surround sound through headphones on your Windows 10 PC.

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