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DTS Sound Unbound for Windows 11: Download & Install
Not all the features in DTS Sound Unbound are free
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Updated onDecember 4, 2023
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Key notes
DTS Sound Unbound is an app that unleashes your device’s DTS:X spatial sound, which can be excellent, especially for gaming.
However, you should know that your device needs a DTS-compatible sound card and speakers or headphones, and the sound of your source needs to be DTS-encoded.
The benefits of using DTS Sound Unbound:
How do I download & install DTS Sound Unbound for Windows 11?
1. Download the app from the official source
As you might have noticed, there are also DTS Sound Unbound versions for Xbox and mobiles. Installing the DTS Sound Unbound for Windows 11 is also an easy way to preventDTS:X Ultra not working issue; read this guide to find out more about it!
2. Install the DTS Audio Processing drivers
Some old laptops came with the DTS Audio Processing app but when they upgraded to Windows 11, it didn’t work anymore. Installing the drivers for Windows 11 22h2 will solve this issue.
3. Install the latest audio drivers
First of all, make sure to install all the pending Windows updates. However, to make sure that you have the latest audio driver, go to the website of your manufacturer, and download the right one for your system and device model.
Usually, on the manufacturer’s website, you will be asked about the model number of your device/laptop and must select the right OS.
If you don’t know them by heart, click the Search bar, type system information, and open the app from the results. This will ensure you get the correct audio driver and use DTS Sound Unbound.
4. Use the Realtek Audio Console in Windows 11
Our example shows how it works to tweak the DTS on a laptop with a Realtek audio card. If you have an audio card from another manufacturer, look for the dedicated app for it on your computer.
5. Use a third-party audio enhancement app
DTS and Dolby Atmos are the most popular codecs out there and are used for encoding in most movies and games.
However, if your device doesn’t support either technology, you may still employ the help ofthird-party audio enhancement softwareto boost and spatialize the sound. Check the selection from our highlighted article and choose the best one for your needs.
That’s it! We hope our guide on downloading and installing DTS Sound Unbound on Windows 11 helps you achieve the 3D audio sound you are looking for.
We also have a guide onhow to get the DTS sound on your PCthat will provide additional information.
If you stumbled upondtsapo4service.exe related errors, click the highlighted guide to help you fix them.
Please use the comments section below and leave us a note for any other questions or suggestions.
Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, Claudiu is focused on whatever comes new from Microsoft.
His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
