# Windows Sonic is live on Xbox One, Atmos soon. **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [May 19, 2017, 10:55pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/windows-sonic-is-live-on-xbox-one-atmos-soon/103007 "2017-05-19T22:55:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![oof14346](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/oof14346/32/103024_2.png) [@oof14346](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/oof14346)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2017, 10:55pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/windows-sonic-is-live-on-xbox-one-atmos-soon/103007/1 "2017-05-19T22:55:00Z")
Here is some good news to break the bad news train. Saw on twitter a MS employee confirmed that Windows Sonic will work with games in next week’s update. Atmos is still coming “soon” and needs to be patched in by a game’s developer. For those of you who don’t know Sonic and Atmos will enable virtual surround sound if you’re using headphones without a mixamp. Currently, Xbox only supports stereo (if connected through the 3.5mm jack). ---
**Author:** ![juhmu](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/juhmu/32/102437_2.png) [@juhmu](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/juhmu)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2017, 8:08am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/windows-sonic-is-live-on-xbox-one-atmos-soon/103007/2 "2017-05-20T08:08:00Z")
Well, my Xbox supports Sonic and Atmos allready? The last three months 😃 ---
**Author:** ![oof14346](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/oof14346/32/103024_2.png) [@oof14346](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/oof14346)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2017, 9:06am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/windows-sonic-is-live-on-xbox-one-atmos-soon/103007/3 "2017-05-20T09:06:00Z")
> [@juhmu](#): > > Well, my Xbox supports Sonic and Atmos allready? The last three months 😃 I misread the tweet. It’s live now. If you’re not using a mixamp, make sure to go the audio settings of your xbox and turn on virtual surround sound. It’s been in beta for retail (worked only in apps) and got updated a few days ago to work with games. I tested Sonic with Bf1 and it’s great. Atmos, you have to pay a one time fee and, I believe DICE has to patch in support. ---
**Author:** ![driftsmoke14](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/8edcca/32.png) [@driftsmoke14](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/driftsmoke14)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2017, 9:45am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/windows-sonic-is-live-on-xbox-one-atmos-soon/103007/4 "2017-06-23T09:45:00Z")
What audio settings did you use in bf1 ---
**Author:** ![HardAimedKid](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/hardaimedkid/32/102174_2.png) [@HardAimedKid](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/HardAimedKid)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2017, 6:36pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/windows-sonic-is-live-on-xbox-one-atmos-soon/103007/5 "2017-06-23T18:36:00Z")
Does this mean anything for someone who just owns cheap 100 dollar turtle beaches? ---
**Author:** ![oof14346](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/oof14346/32/103024_2.png) [@oof14346](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/oof14346)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2017, 8:05pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/windows-sonic-is-live-on-xbox-one-atmos-soon/103007/6 "2017-06-23T20:05:00Z")
I believe it does. People without an expensive headset that comes with a mixamp now have the ability to have virtual surround sound. ---
**Author:** ![HardAimedKid](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/hardaimedkid/32/102174_2.png) [@HardAimedKid](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/HardAimedKid)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2017, 8:12pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/windows-sonic-is-live-on-xbox-one-atmos-soon/103007/7 "2017-06-23T20:12:00Z")
So will that be in the in game options or would I have to do something special? ---
**Author:** ![oof14346](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/oof14346/32/103024_2.png) [@oof14346](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/oof14346)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2017, 8:15pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/windows-sonic-is-live-on-xbox-one-atmos-soon/103007/8 "2017-06-23T20:15:00Z")
It’s in the system settings. Set headphones to Windows Sonic or, if you download the free trial, Dolby Atmos for Headphones and enable virtual surround. Atmos does a better job, in my opinion. In game settings should be set to stereo and headphones or it’ll create a double surround problem that will make the sound tinny. ---
**Author:** ![HardAimedKid](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/hardaimedkid/32/102174_2.png) [@HardAimedKid](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/HardAimedKid)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2017, 8:36pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/windows-sonic-is-live-on-xbox-one-atmos-soon/103007/9 "2017-06-23T20:36:00Z")
> [@oof14346](#): > > It’s in the system settings. Set headphones to Windows Sonic or, if you download the free trial, Dolby Atmos for Headphones and enable virtual surround. Atmos does a better job, in my opinion. In game settings should be set to stereo and headphones or it’ll create a double surround problem that will make the sound tinny. Cool thanks, I use war tapes in game would I not be able to use that anymore? ---
**Author:** ![oof14346](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/oof14346/32/103024_2.png) [@oof14346](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/oof14346)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2017, 9:00pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/windows-sonic-is-live-on-xbox-one-atmos-soon/103007/10 "2017-06-23T21:00:00Z")
> [@HardAimedKid](#): > > Cool thanks, I use war tapes in game would I not be able to use that anymore? I’m not sure. Try it out. People usually frown on using war tapes because it distorts certain sounds, but, to each his own. ---
**Author:** ![HardAimedKid](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/hardaimedkid/32/102174_2.png) [@HardAimedKid](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/HardAimedKid)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2017, 9:03pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/windows-sonic-is-live-on-xbox-one-atmos-soon/103007/11 "2017-06-23T21:03:00Z")
> [@oof14346](#): > > > [@HardAimedKid](#): > > > > Cool thanks, I use war tapes in game would I not be able to use that anymore? > > I’m not sure. Try it out. People usually frown on using war tapes because it distorts certain sounds, but, to each his own. Oh I just love war tapes because I can hear foot steps from miles away lol ---
**Author:** ![DrakeCasanova](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/drakecasanova/32/101780_2.png) [@DrakeCasanova](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/DrakeCasanova)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2017, 9:06pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/windows-sonic-is-live-on-xbox-one-atmos-soon/103007/12 "2017-06-23T21:06:00Z")
If anyone has experience with both id love to hear how Dolby Atmos compares with using a mixamp. ---
**Author:** ![oof14346](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/oof14346/32/103024_2.png) [@oof14346](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/oof14346)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2017, 10:01pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/windows-sonic-is-live-on-xbox-one-atmos-soon/103007/13 "2017-06-23T22:01:00Z")
From another thread: \*I’ve tried the a40 tr with mixamp pro while atmos and Dolby prologic iix were activated; it’s a confusing audio experience and it made Bf1 unplayable. I’ve tried with atmos enabled, prologic iix disabled, the audio was a bit tinny. I’ve tried with the a40 tr plugged into my controller, with Dolby atmos enabled, it sounded awesome. I’ve tried with atmos disabled and pro logic iix enabled, the sound is really fantastic. I’ve tried all of the above options with battlefield outputting in stereo and then in surround, generally stereo always sounded better; although, I’m just now testing with atmos off, Bf1 outputting surround, and pro logic enabled on the mix amp. I’d like someone from the battlefield team to tell us what the best audio settings are for gaming headsets connected over spdif. Also, can someone tell me when surround sound should be enabled in Bf1 settings. I’d like an audiophile to tell me which simulated surround format is better; sonic, atmos, or pro logic. I’d like someone from Dolby to tell me if pro logic iix works better with a surround input or stereo input. If it does work better with surround input, would that also be true of a simulated surround input? I wish battlefield came with tuning instructions.\*