I've recently invested in a new audiophile standard audio set up to primarily focus on footsteps, directional audio imaging and soundstaging for FPS games and I'm blown away. It's literally like having wall hacks. I'd be interested to find out more about what people are using for audio on this forum and what settings in game you feel are best. I'm will to share my setup to anyone interested.

@I_DYN4MO_IGot the Sennheiser HD560s last night, am very pleased with them. I do seem to hear more footsteps if that's possible. The soundstage on them is incredible and they are very comfortable, thanks for the recommendation!

These threads always remind me of how much I miss my Shure IEMs which were stolen. They were so good.

@sk1lld I use a hifi-dac and a pair of Beierdynamic DT1770 pro and have the same issues as you.The directional audio is sometimes ok (mostly in large open areas), but sounds behind you, inside buildings or above/below are often totally off and sounds weird (low, muddy, muffled). The game also seems to have the old Frostbite-issue of some sounds not being played at all.I have tried all in-game settings (stereo, surround, wartapes, nightmode etc), and used Dolby Atmos, DTS Headphone X, Boom3D, Windows sonic etc.Using surround, wartapes and DTS Headphone X seems best to me, but only by a small margin compared to the other options.

@cso7777My experience also.I am always amazed by people saying their sound is good. I mean tanks sneaking right up on you from behind without a single sound is infuriating. Missing sounds, footsteps missing close but you can hear them when their far away!?Not good.

@I_DYN4MO_I In general the sound is bad. Better than when it started, but still bad. I have a Sennheiser GSP350, a mid level set of headphones but Sennheiser includes in their codecs a setting for esports. It’s made a huge difference in reducing the blast sounds and improving footsteps. I recently bought the Dolby Atmos for headphones from the MS Store, and have been pretty happy with it. It has a gaming setting that is similar to the Sennheiser set up. They’re both Dolby based so seem to work really well together. It’s literally saved my life in game a bunch, as people underestimate how noisy they are in full sprint. I can hear someone coming up a ladder and already be ADS as they breach the top. It’s hilarious for me, not so much for them. I’ve never bought anything or used the Sennheiser software for other games, 2042 really needs the help.

Directional audio, footsteps, soundstage

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ATFGunr
Legend
2 years ago
@sk1lld Oops, that’s on me for assuming it was USB. With the 3.5mm and a sound card I think you can use the EPOS software? Seems free so maybe worth a shot: https://www.eposaudio.com/en/ca/gaming/gaming-downloads. Works with so many Sennheiser headsets although the 560 is not specifically listed. This may be a waste of time, sorry mate.
sk1lld
Legend
2 years ago
@ATFGunr

No worries mate, I have scout mode with creative if I need the extra.
Gibl3ts
2 years ago
The footsteps in 2042 are generally really good.
But, explosions or things that deafen you will completely negate the former, and that is by design.

Obviously the sound can get broken from time to time but in general I think it's really good.
Depending on what way you look and what's around you, you can really pinpoint audio sources.
The vehicle sounds, however..
Are just trolling by DICE.
It's been like this since the start too, with absolutely no changes.
"Oh yes, I hear that vehicle, it's 100 meters away. I'll continue doing what I'm doing here and then I'll make eyes on it, and decide what's next."
SPLAT!!!
"Oh, it was 5 meters away.."
Just trolling, honestly..
Can't be anything else.
cso7777
Seasoned Ace
2 years ago
@Gibl3tsJust played Haven and people comes running behind you without making any sound at all, the footsteps are totally broken much of the time. This is an old Frostbite-issue, but it seems like it's gotten worse compared to BF1 and BFV.

The sound is almost as bad as in BF4, where footsteps where inaudible much of the time.

Having explosions and other things deafen you are perhaps realistic, but it makes for bad game-play. The game is so unnatural regarding movement and gadgets (zip-lines, wingsuit, wallhack-scans, hacking soldiers etc etc) and "removing" sound just makes the game more frustrating to play.
JennyB_010
Seasoned Vanguard
2 years ago
@cso7777 ""removing" sound just makes the game more frustrating to play"
Is that even possible ?
sk1lld
Legend
2 years ago
Got the "GEEKRIA Boom Mic Headphones Cable" finally, my G6 DAC Amp won't properly amplify it so I can barely hear it, going back to the Mic I already have. Will keep it just in case.
Appreciate the help!
I_DYN4MO_I
Seasoned Ace
2 years ago
@sk1lldWow man, that's really strange! I just googled the G6 having mic issues and it seems you're not the only one.

The 'Fosi Audio K5 Pro' DAC/AMP should fix your problem for half the price of a 'Schiit Hel Plus' but obviously means spending more money. These are only compatible with PC and PS5 though.

What platform are you on?
sk1lld
Legend
2 years ago
@I_DYN4MO_I

I'm on PC.

Why I'm saving the cable, a new DAC amp is in the future! Will look into both suggested above but this one just works, so hard to pull the trigger just yet.
I_DYN4MO_I
Seasoned Ace
2 years ago
@sk1lld I feel guilty for recommending something that doesn't perform for you. My minds more at ease knowing you're saving it for a new future DAC amp though. 😊
sk1lld
Legend
2 years ago
@I_DYN4MO_I

You have done good by me, I have been looking at another DAC Amp for a while, because this one works, I have a problem pulling the trigger on a new one.

Keep suggesting, you're doing a good job.

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