Improve in game sounds - how to
Posted about this before, but thought I'd put an update here.
This first post is an amalgamation of a lot of the information in this thread. Please read the posts for more detailed info and other...
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@hayhor Respectfully... I didn't say it's unnecessary. I said it *sounds* extensive.
I even concluded by saying that I notice a lot of my teammates (either when alongside them, or spectating), don't seem to have the awareness I have to enemy sounds.
I did this to highlight I'm keenly aware others aren't great with audio
I speculate, whether this is to do with individuals themselves, whether they don't have "Good ears", listening to TV audio, listening out of a sound bar, using cheap earbuds, or potentially having audio difficulties with the game.
I'd assume majority is down to some of the user based issues. As audio is audio, if we have the same game with the same audio settings we should be hearing the same thing. The differences would then be down to playback device... as I stated I'm using CHEAP but quality devices. All <$100 probably around half that.
Audio is quite different to network/connection issues. Only similarity would be if audio is delayed due to network issues.
So again. I stated quite clearly my keen awareness that people have with audionawareness in Apex... but i speculate how much of that is down to user reasons and playback devices - my comment of "extensive" comes from my experience and knowledge of audio that if you're having to make all those adjustments it's likely an issue with user or playback.
I even concluded by saying that I notice a lot of my teammates (either when alongside them, or spectating), don't seem to have the awareness I have to enemy sounds.
I did this to highlight I'm keenly aware others aren't great with audio
I speculate, whether this is to do with individuals themselves, whether they don't have "Good ears", listening to TV audio, listening out of a sound bar, using cheap earbuds, or potentially having audio difficulties with the game.
I'd assume majority is down to some of the user based issues. As audio is audio, if we have the same game with the same audio settings we should be hearing the same thing. The differences would then be down to playback device... as I stated I'm using CHEAP but quality devices. All <$100 probably around half that.
Audio is quite different to network/connection issues. Only similarity would be if audio is delayed due to network issues.
So again. I stated quite clearly my keen awareness that people have with audionawareness in Apex... but i speculate how much of that is down to user reasons and playback devices - my comment of "extensive" comes from my experience and knowledge of audio that if you're having to make all those adjustments it's likely an issue with user or playback.
@1ronKeys Thanks for clarifying. I expect this stuff affects more users than most realize though. This is why many items like Sonar has presets specifically aimed at shooters and footstep audio. Even the PS5 has presets that go with the Sony PS5 headset.
- @hayhor No worries. I know how it can be.
I suspect users maybe chucking on cheap earphones or like their beats headphones etc or many probably just using their TV output etc.
And most headphones have quite wild and varying EQ response curves. I have no idea as to the quality of audio in "gaming headsets" but I don't expect them to be too great at least at the budget end.
And I'm not sure how attuned the average user is into identifying audio direction, and the way some people play this game gives me the idea that most aren't paying attention to anything.
But as an audio professional, I speak that that audio *should* be the same for everyone. And if it's not I would largely put that down to playback devices. (For example I have an enjoyable pair of commute headphones, bass is big and punchy, but I lose some specific Midrange elements quite significantly... if I was using these for Apex I can imagine some sound or another will disappear.
My first Sennheissers seriously lacked bass... my second pair had nice bass but a very narrow sound stage. My AKGs have slightly more bass than my first but a really nice sound stage.
All these factors could definitely impact listening for specific cues...
I'd definitely recommend headphones with a flat response curve and a wide sound stage. I used to use the PlayStation Mic with voice chat routed to the earpiece but audio routed to the headphones made physical muting real easy ha.While I have an audio pro here 😃
It's not really a huge task to dl sonar and to try the Apex preset. Would you be willing to try it and give your opinion?
Maby you could try it with your current headphones and perhaps with others you may have.
As I've previously mentioned, YoungTree noticed a profound difference using his heaphones with sonar.
I would really apreciate your opinion and any advice you may have for the community, on how to improve this audio workaround we are stuck with.
I'm stuck on console with a Soundbar, hearing issues like tinnitus, so nothing much I can do to hear Gibby tipp toeing up behind me. 🥳
Thank you for your settings @E9ine_AC
A timely update to this thread, for those on pc
from here:
https://answers.ea.com/t5/General-Discussion/Why-I-won-t-go-Predator/m-p/11845207#M220937
@E9ine_AC wrote:I specifically tune my pc to apex legends.
I can tell if someone is healing beside me behind me below me or above me.
I hear nearly all footstep audio.
I think the key is really toying with audio to be tailored better for apex. (While we should not have to do this its the only way I found to combat it for a better experience.
Currently I use Hyper X Cloud headphones (Best I have ever owned quality wise with audio and very affordable).
My realtek hd audio manager is set as followed.
Speaker Config = Stero
Amplify Level = Performance
Sound effects = None
Default Format = 24 bits, 48000 hz (studio quality)
Volume in here is set to max.
Sonic Studio Settings Basic Mode.
Speaker Realtek High Definition Audio = Max Level
Equalizer = None
Sonic Studio Effects = On set to Gaming
Smart Volume = On and set to balanced. 50% level
Voice Clarity = On 50% level
Bass Boost = On 50% level
Treble Boost = On 50% level
Reverb = Set to Studio 50% level
Upmix/Surround = On
Advanced Mode Settings.
Device Manager all set to 100%
Application Manager = Off
Sonic Studio Effects = On all set to music modeIn game volumes set to 100
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