Xbox Series X is getting another pleasing audio upgrade

techradar.com:

Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S owners will soon be able to enjoy a new update that lets you preview how your audio setup will behave when gaming. 

Xbox Insiders in the Alpha, Alpha Skip Ahead, and Beta rings can now preview a new audio setup screen that lets users scroll through and test a variety of different options, including regular stereo uncompressed, 5.1 uncompressed, and Dolby Atmos for home theater. 

A sound pattern will play along with an animation to show which speaker in your setup is active, allowing you to make any necessary adjustments.

Hey Xbox Insiders! Alpha, Alpha Skip Ahead and Beta rings now have a new audio setup screen that will let you preview how different HDMI output modes will behave with your audio setup before you select one. Here's a little video tour of the feature, courtesy of @Adamkonig! pic.twitter.com/cmPqmPspTwFebruary 10, 2022

If you’ve been struggling to determine the difference between each audio setup, or simply want to ensure that your speakers are placed in the correct position, this is certainly a handy feature to have. 

You’ll need a compatible receiver to take advantage of some of these options, of course, so don’t expect DTS: X for home theater to work if you don’t have a license or compatible setup that supports DTS: X. 

This isn’t the first audio upgrade to the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S that we’ve seen. Microsoft recently rolled out a feature that automatically mutes your TV speakers whenever you connect a headset and the company supports three types of spatial audio: Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos, and DTS: X.

Microsoft also added the ability to allow audio passthrough for players. This feature lets audio from media apps like Netflix bypass your Xbox and head straight to your