DTS immersive sound is now available through the Microsoft Store

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Users have another option for surround sound on Windows 10.

What you need to know

  • DTS Sound Unbound is now available through the Microsoft Store.
  • The app uses object-based spatial surround sound to improve audio.
  • DTS: X Ultra was already available to Windows Insiders running 20H1 builds.

DTS Sound Unbound is now available through the Microsoft Store. The app allows users to control the playback of DTS-encoded content and also works with DTS headphone technology. The object-based spatial surround sound application was already available to Windows Insiders running 20H1 builds of Windows 10, and is now generally available for free (via WindowsLatest).

According to DTS, "DTS:X and DTS Headphone:X technologies deliver immersive, ultra-realistic, 3D audio when using Microsoft Spatial sound within Windows." Users will hear improved audio for games and content that are optimized for Microsoft Spatial audio. Several popular titles support Microsoft Spatial audio, including Gears 5, Forza Horizon 4, Final Fantasy XV, and The Division 2.

The app is free to download, but you'll have to make a purchase to use it more than once. If you're searching for DTS in the Microsoft Store, make sure to download DTS Sound Unbound, not the DTS:X Ultra app that was available for Windows Insiders and used for testing. The DTS Sound Unbound app will deliver DTS spatial audio and DTS Headphone X technology on your system.

The app is available for Windows 10 PCs. At this time, the app is not available for Xbox One, though it will be in the future.
DTS Sound Unbound


This app unlocks DTS:X and DTS Headphone:X technologies on your device to deliver object-based spatial audio.

Sean Endicott
Sean Endicott
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He's covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean's journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.