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born0fosiris
6 years ago

Can't hear sound or can't hear sound from different directions

Weird sound issue here but I am in the middle of updating graphics driver to see if that helps...

I can hear what's in front of me very well BUT I cannot hear anything behind me and can barely hear people to either side. I can clearly hear gunfire/footsteps/etc if I am facing it but cannot hear any of that when facing away from people. Same thing goes for teammate pings like weapons/ammo/attachments and their call outs for enemies and ammo...

It's really weird and game breaking to play with in game.

Thanks~

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  • kimma1993's avatar
    kimma1993
    4 years ago

    I playd apex yesterday and the audio was just fined, got on today and I have the same exact issue where I only hear in the direction I am looking and it shuts of if I turn away. 

  • Tradables's avatar
    Tradables
    4 years ago

    There is one Solution for Windows, as im not sure how this would be changed on Console.

    Make sure Windows Sound Enhancer is turned off & your output format isn't to high.
    Changing it down to a lower Hz will fix the problem without you having to restart your game. Having a Hz rate higher than the game can handle will effect your audio in game, and on other media.
    If you're also playing on boarderless-windowed mode: Don't.
    Always Play on Fullscreen Native to your Resolution for the best quality performance out of Apex Legends.

  • PsyhiX69's avatar
    PsyhiX69
    Seasoned Ace
    4 years ago

    This issue has been know for years now, when some sound emitting event is outside of player POV it does not play any sound but as soon as You turn Your POV in the direction of it You start to hear the sounds or footsteps...

    I have been posting examples of such issues for months now - nothing has been done to resolve these issues. More, the Respawn at some point responded that they "can't reproduce this in they lab environment" laughable response.

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