Valorant 3D Audio - Icebox Deathmatch
Channel: TheSoundBoys
Date: 2021-04-01

I'm not sure what to say about Valorant, but I believe this game always gives me new ways to hurt myself whenever I play it. However, patch 2.06 came with an HRTF feature that I've decided to try out, and the video speaks for itself.

In my opinion, the HRTF in this game is fine, ~~unlike this game~~. While there are lots of moments when the monoaural effect (the concept of sound being played on only one channel and none on the other) happens, the positioning is okay at best, but better than standard Stereo headphones. However, I did have to check once in a while that I have the HRTF feature on, because it felt like it was still off despite the fact that I ticked it moments ago.

Not sure how this would apply to a standard Unrated game though, since walking is dead silent whereas the running sound can be heard as far as one A Long from DustII, encouraging walking, but who knows.

And also I don't care about how good or bad I am at this game, CSGO's better IMO.

TL;DR, HRTF is fine, but lackluster. Could be better :/