The most recent update on October 27th seems to have brought with it a few issues with audio in-game primarily impacting headphone users/being more noticeable over headphones.
- Earbuds in a Sim's inventory force mono audio, otherwise described as muddy audio.
- Please utilize the linked thread above for this specific issue, as this thread has been closed.
- Having earbuds in one's inventory, or purchasing new earbuds to test will force mono audio.
- Switching sims in a household to one without earbuds will resolve the issue.
- Removing the earbuds from the sims inventory will resolve the issue.
- Reference attachment "20261030_Earbuds_Inventory.mp4" below.
- Servo voices are exclusively presented in mono audio.
- Game volume is significantly more quiet.
- Impacts all Speaker Setup options.
- Incredibly prominent when using the Headphone setting.
- Audio Quality drop-down has no noticeable effect.
- Issue persists regardless of Speaker Setup.
- Audio Quality in general appears reduced or muffled
- Object Music
- Stereo objects appear to have a reduced range of noise.
- Splash screen, mood stings and loading stings have suffered a loss in quality.
- This is also evident in the attachment below.
These issues impact not only Live mode, but Build and Buy as well, as UI sounds and Music are both impacted by quietness and, seemingly, an unusual reduction in quality.
