I recently upgraded my computer to windows 10 from windows 8.1, and I'd like to set my audio output quality to studio, and apply the same audio enhancements that I used on windows 8.1 .
I can't do this, because my computer isn't displaying the headphones as a separate from the built in speakers in the "playback devices" menu. When I plug in the headphones it tells me that I've plugged something into the audio jack and the output switches over to the headphones exclusively, but I still can't see them listed.
My other windows 10 machine does this too, but I was able to get around this by applying the enhancements and the quality switch directly to the built in speakers.
Any idea why it's doing this?
Best Answer
Here's what you need to do;
Plug in your headphones
Right-click the speaker icon in the system tray and go to 'Sounds'
In the playback tab, right-click the default speakers and select show disabled devices and show disconnected devices. Your headphones should now appear here.
Right-click the headphones and select 'enable'
If you need images, this is a tutorial: http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/how-to-auto-adjust-volume-for-headphones-in-windows-10/
Disclaimer: I'm the editor for the blog I've linked to above.