How to use the THX Spatial as a playback device

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This is a guide on how to use the THX Spatial as a playback device.

Effective February 3, 2026, Razer Synapse 3 will no longer receive updates or support cloud services. After this date, cloud syncing of configurations across PCs using the same Razer ID will be disabled.

Note: Your installed devices will continue to be configurable in Razer Synapse 3. However, if you uninstall these devices completely, you will need to upgrade to Razer Synapse 4 to continue customization.

Download Razer Synapse 4 and migrate your existing Razer Synapse 3 profiles using the Profile Migration Tool to retain access to your configurations. See How to migrate your Razer Synapse 3 Profile to Razer Synapse 4 for instructions.

 

THX Spatial – Razer Synapse comes free with the purchase of any THX Spatial-enabled headset and will be added to Razer Synapse once the device is detected. The THX Spatial Audio (standalone version) is acquired by purchasing via the 7.1 Surround update or directly from our website.

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Setting THX Spatial – Razer Synapse 4 as the playback device

  1. Plug your THX Spatial-enabled Razer headset into your PC.

    Your system will automatically detect the headset and prompt you to download Razer Synapse 4.

  2. Download and install Razer Synapse 4.
  3. Open Razer Synapse.
  4. Select your headset from the list of devices.

    Select device

  5. Navigate to the “SOUND” tab. You will be prompted to set your default device.
  6. Click “Set as Default”.

    Navigate Sound Tab

  7. Toggle to “THX Spatial Audio”.

    Toggle to THX Spatial Audio

Setting THX Spatial – Razer Synapse 3 as the playback device

  1. Plug your THX Spatial-enabled Razer headset into your PC.

    Your system will automatically detect the headset and prompt you to download Razer Synapse 3.

  2. Download and install Razer Synapse 3.
  3. Open Razer Synapse.
  4. Select your headset from the list of devices.
  5. Go to the "SOUND" tab.
  6. Click on "Open Windows Sound Properties".

    Open Windows Sound Properties

  7. Right-click on Speakers (THX Spatial – Synapse).
  8. Select "Set as Default Device".

    Set as Default Device

  9. Click “OK”.
  10. Go to “MIXER” in Razer Synapse 3.
  11. Toggle on “THX SPATIAL AUDIO”.

    Toggle THX Spatial Audio

  12. Select “Surround Sound” as output for the corresponding app.

    Select Surround Sound

Setting THX Spatial Audio as the playback device

  1. Open the THX Spatial Audio app.
  2. Toggle “SPATIAL AUDIO” under the “AUDIO” tab.

    Toggle Satial Audio

  3. Click on “Open Windows Sound Properties”.

    Open Windows Sound Properties

  4. Right-click on “Speakers (THX Spatial)”.
  5. Select “Set as Default Device”.

    Open Windows Sound Properties

  6. Click “OK”.
  7. Select the output device.

    Note: If you are using analog headsets or speakers, you will need to select the output device where you plugged the 3.5 mm connector. Usually, it is the computer’s sound card. For example, Realtek Audio.

    Open Windows Sound Properties

  8. Select “THX Spatial Audio” as output in the “GAME PROFILES & APPLICATION MIXER” section.

    Open Windows Sound Properties

    You can now enjoy the THX Spatial feature on your audio device.

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