How to configure THX Spatial Audio for headsets

Updated: 11-Dec-2025 | Answer ID: 13209
This answer shows you how to configure THX Spatial Audio for headphones.

 

Below are the steps on how to configure THX Spatial Audio for headsets.

  1. Make sure your Razer headset comes with THX Spatial Audio. See the List of Razer headsets that come with THX Spatial Audio.

  2. Set your Razer headset as the default output device.

    Windows output pane

    Note: For the following products, the device selected should be "Razer <headset> - Game".

    • Razer Nari

    • Razer Nari Ultimate

    • Razer Kraken Tournament Edition

    • Razer USB Audio Controller

    For example, Razer Nari Ultimate will be "Razer Nari Ultimate - Game".

  3. For Windows 10 & 11, go to Windows sound settings for your playback devices. Select your Razer headset and click "Properties".

    Windows sound pane

  4. Click on "Enhancements" and ensure the "Disable all enhancements" option is unchecked.

    Speakers properties pane

  5. Click on "Spatial Sound" and ensure the Spatial sound format is set to "Off".

    Speakers properties pane

  6. Open Razer Synapse then click on your Razer headset under the "DASHBOARD" tab.

    Razer Synapse 3 dashboard

  7. Go to the "SOUND" tab then toggle to "THX SPATIAL AUDIO" to activate the THX Spatial Audio mode.

    Razer Synapse 3 sound sub tab

  8. Select your preferred EQ presets then adjust the level of EQ bands to your preferred audio quality.

    Available EQ presets:

    • GAME

    • MOVIE

    • MUSIC

    • CUSTOM

    Audio equalizer section

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