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The Ultimate Realtek HD Audio Driver Mod for Windows 10

Is there a new link? the onedrive page keeps constantly refreshing for me?

So are you uninstall previous version of realtek and Are you enable test mode also ? please or can you copy your soundcard model number with subsys number I will add in the inf. for dolby atmos i need dax3_api_release_x64.msi only this if I have this file I will replace dolby audio x2 par dolby atmos


1 uninstall old driver after that look in the system32 drivers folder and delete rthdaud.dat if you have file like that but I dont think so...
2 in folder extras it has instruction but its not the same like this archive.
3. read disabling.docx in folder extras disable secure boot option before that. then run test mode dont open any other install shield setups like apps or other.
4 when you enabling test mode via cmd restart your computer as advanced startup go to setings recovery advanced startup then restart. In dialog pres F7 to disable driver signature enforcement
5 when you go to your desktop go to folder extras and install dolby tuning and profile creator do not restart computer after that
6 try to install realtek mod if you cant try via device manager

wait wait I will upload this again because I se something wrong

try to download this again now and do this step by step thank you
The name of the first file has changed, I found the file I thought it was in there since its said realtek when I hovered over it and I dont have realtek lan or anything, then I noticed ddu had an option to remove it when I found a realtek folder in there with everything.exe. When I ran that the file disappeared right before my eyes
 
Hello, folks. Sorry for being late to the party.
I found some info about this mod around this thread from 2019 to use with my Asus Hero VII (ALC1150). Can I still use the files provided or there is an updated driver/procedure?

Thanks in advance!
 
Hello, folks. Sorry for being late to the party.
I found some info about this mod around this thread from 2019 to use with my Asus Hero VII (ALC1150). Can I still use the files provided or there is an updated driver/procedure?

Thanks in advance!
This section of the TPU forum has a few different mods (different authors and supported devices)
if you cant find a working updated link in this thread, try one of the others
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Which one is the best btw? Nahimic, DTS, Dolby or else?
 
There is Boom3D, which is software based passthrough, and does not require any driver mods or specific devices, you can also use spatial enhancers with it (Sound Unbound, for example).

Its setup as a virtual soundcard, which you select in Windows as the default device, then in the app set the output device.

Boom 3D - Best Volume Booster and Audio Enhancement App (globaldelight.com) (you can also find hacked version).
 
Which one is the best btw? Nahimic, DTS, Dolby or else?
i dont bother with any dsp other than an equalizer (using equalizerapo) besides dtsx on my laptops speakers. Just got this bc realteks new stuff broke everything and locked to 16bit and windoiws keeps reverting to that version.

in terms of virtual surround technologies I believe dts has the least compression but who knows what works best in a non game specific sense
 
I found a secret when you activate sound unbound on the main sound board and then open boom 3d (with the effects DTS:X turned off on her) happpend the magic, dts effect is enabled for all sounds in windows, even works in non-dolby and non-dts compatible applications
 
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A lot of people prefer Dolby for stereo effects, but its dependant on what you actually want, more quality or more effects. In terms of multichannel, I prefer DTS, but again that's down to choice.
When it comes to other types, I can only suggest Equailizer APO, or Boom3D, I can't say I have much use for Sonic Studio or Nahimic, myself.

Ultimately it's down to choice, I guess sample them all and make a decision, your decision could be different based on your headphones-speakers anyhow.

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I will say that, Dolby certainly like to re-flavour their Atmos name into a million flavours, which is IMO over the top.
 
A lot of people prefer Dolby for stereo effects, but its dependant on what you actually want, more quality or more effects. In terms of multichannel, I prefer DTS, but again that's down to choice.
When it comes to other types, I can only suggest Equailizer APO, or Boom3D, I can't say I have much use for Sonic Studio or Nahimic, myself.

Ultimately it's down to choice, I guess sample them all and make a decision, your decision could be different based on your headphones-speakers anyhow.

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I will say that, Dolby certainly like to re-flavour their Atmos name into a million flavours, which is IMO over the top.
Some time ago I purchased dobly access, and I feel like I wasted my money. the dolby version of alan has in his drivers sounds better. But at the moment I am happy with my purchase of DTS
 
Yes, I got the inf file. Will take some time, .inf is bit messy.
Sorry, I recently moved to a new place with my family..had to reorganize everything, a lot of work, didn't have time to work on those things. I'll be free at the end of this month.
@ador250 Is The Driver Ready? Sorry I Know It's Old Thread But I Really Want The Driver Would Be Great I've Got DTPC But I Prefer Dolby Atmos Over DHTv4 And Dolby Digital.

(Btw I Also Got Intel(R) Display Audio And Would Love A Mod Thanks)
 
I personally paid for dts and Dolby.

For gaming I can't figure out which one is better on my headset.
 
I personally paid for dts and Dolby.

For gaming I can't figure out which one is better on my headset.
1: I Would Prefer Dolby Atmos For Gaming And DTS For Music/Movies Etc
2: I Would Also Buy If I Had Spare Money But Hey I Got DTS For Free Maybe Dolby One Day
 
I found a secret when you activate sound unbound on the main sound board and then open boom 3d (with the effects DTS:X turned off on her) happpend the magic, dts effect is enabled for all sounds in windows, even works in non-dolby and non-dts compatible applications

Care to explain that again, a bit more detailed? :)
I wanna try it!
 
Care to explain that again, a bit more detailed? :)
I wanna try it!
I Think He Means That The Spatial Sound Is Activated Everywhere On Every Device Like Boom Audio, HDMI Audio, SPDIF Audio, Etc
Btw I'm Just Saying What I Understood Idk If He Said Something Else Or What But Yeah That's My Understanding.
 
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@ador250 Is The Driver Ready? Sorry I Know It's Old Thread But I Really Want The Driver Would Be Great I've Got DTPC But I Prefer Dolby Atmos Over DHTv4 And Dolby Digital.

(Btw I Also Got Intel(R) Display Audio And Would Love A Mod Thanks)
@ador250 Hey Kinda Still Want That Driver This Is The Last Time I'll Ask So Dont Think I'll Keep Asking But I Hope You See This Message And Send The Driver (If It's Ready)
 
ALC892 at MSI 990FXA-GD65
Rtklegacy-Realtek-(4.72)6.0.1.8703 -- official from site MSI, don't work Equalizer and Efects
Realtek HDA(4.54)-R2.81-6.0.1.8036(05.01.2017) -- HDA_2.81.7z -- Work ! (+ up 192000 Hz) from
May God bless you!

ALC887 here with a MSI H97 PC Mate. Reinstalled Windows and got the driver from official MSI site and noticed bass was off, also sound effects and eq not working. Reverted to R2.81 and everything works perfectly now! THANK YOU SO MUCH! I lost my entire day trying newer versions, but the real fix was going back -.-
 
I Think The DJ Is Still Updating Something In The Package,
Cuz The Packages Was Last Modified 6 Days Ago At Current Date And Idk But Maybe A New Update?
And It's Broken Atleast For It The Driver Skips Install :(
(Tbh I Hope Its In Progress Or Something Cuz This Mod Is Now Old And The SPDIF/HDMI One Is Not Even Working Anymore)
 
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I have a question, I've done this the first time ever I don't really understand anything but I got the sound effects working, but it seems like they're all working at same time even when I turn off the Spatial sound in windows 10 settings, how do I make one works at a time ?(I tested it by using the graphic EQ on dts x after closing the app the effects don't go away)
 
I have a question, I've done this the first time ever I don't really understand anything but I got the sound effects working, but it seems like they're all working at same time even when I turn off the Spatial sound in windows 10 settings, how do I make one works at a time ?(I tested it by using the graphic EQ on dts x after closing the app the effects don't go away)
That's a tough one - make sure the speaker outputs are set correctly in any location it can be set, and check the different effects (sound control panel in windows, as well as the modded software)

I don't have it running here, as I use digital audio these days so I can't give better instructions
 
(I tested it by using the graphic EQ on dts x after closing the app the effects don't go away)

It would be broken if you closed the app and it changed the audio back to without. As far as spatial stuck on, I pass, there is more than DTS APO4 so I don't know either.

I don't have it running here, as I use digital audio these days so I can't give better instructions

Same!
 
Did tried all, some of them have toggle of and on someothers no like blaster sound and dts (eventhough I think dts disable it slef if changed in spatial sound)
edit: sorry don't know how to use quotes but this one for Mussels

It would be broken if you closed the app and it changed the audio back to without. As far as spatial stuck on, I pass, there is more than DTS APO4 so I don't know either.



Same!
True but them all runing like that (excluding the ones that can be turned off) sounds like chaos
 
Yes DTS spatial will disable if Windows spatial is turned off. The only thing I can think of is try powering off your PC for 10 minutes, by that I mean shutdown + wall switch off.
I have had plenty of weird Windows issues that magically go away if you fully power down. You can get residual data that reloads, its a total nightmare.

An example, for some reason I can't remember Windows reset the HDA bus, with a new ID. After a full disc restore, the same happened (new bus).
When I did the restore again, but then powered off the machine for 10 minutes, then booted, no new bus, same as restore.

Note, my pagefile is on another drive, and I always wipe it when I restore my Windows partition.
 
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