7.1 sound is no longer a strange concept to users, as more and more headsets support this feature. In the following article, WebTech360 will guide you to install and experience an extremely good 7.1 sound emulation software from Razer called: Razer 7.1 Surround .
Instructions for emulating 7.1 sound for headphones with Razer Surround
First, download Razer 7.1 Surround software at the website: https://www.razer.com/71-surround-sound. Note, this software only supports Windows 10 64bit OS .
After downloading, open the installation file and select the Install button .
Wait a moment for the software to automatically install, then click Get Started . Remember to check the Launch 7.1 Surround sound box first.
The software will automatically open with the login window. To use Razer surround, you must log in with a Razer account. If you already have an account, click Log in and log in normally. If not, click Sign up .
The registration dialog box appears, enter your name, email address and password into the 3 blank boxes then press the Start button .
Continue pressing the Accept button .
The Contact Permission dialog box appears asking if you want to connect to Razer's online services and notifications, select one of the two lines Yes or No then click Next .
Now, you need to log in again at the first login step. After successfully logging in, the software will automatically create a virtual sound card driver named 7.1 Surround Sound. You can check by clicking on the speaker button below the clock bar. We can also easily switch back and forth between the default and 7.1 sound systems.
That's it, you can enjoy music or games with vivid 7.1 sound without having to own an expensive headset with Razer Surround Sound.
Wishing you success!