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I have a problem since I installed Windows 11. The sound of my headphones suck. So I looked at a lot of forums to understand the problem.

What I understood is that on Windows 10 there were like two devices (stereo and hand-free) but since Windows 11 they are grouped together.

And the solution will be to go in the "sound" panel then in the microphone tab and inactivate our headphones to force stereo mode. The problem being the following: the stereo mode appears well but can't be activated. (my headphones are AIAIAI tm2 (the brand, shown in colors).

Here are some screenshots:

Sound device Manager Microphone

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  • In any OS there are always "like" two devices, profiles actually, for all similar headphones with microphone. It has been this way since ever. The first troubleshooting step should be remove and pair again. Also make sure your OS is fully updated (it may need to download additional drivers for A2DP, the HiFi Stereo profile without microphone.
    – ChanganAuto
    Commented Mar 17, 2023 at 12:11
  • First TY for your answer, I already try to remove and pair again the headphones. Do you know where I can download drivers for A2DP ? I don't know about this subject
    – winter
    Commented Mar 17, 2023 at 12:39
  • A2DP is BT, so what you need is BT drivers, for Windows 11 for your system. You didn’t provide us information to help you find those drivers.
    – Ramhound
    Commented Mar 17, 2023 at 13:52
  • Hooo ok, what information do you need about my setup to know what drivers is good for me ?
    – winter
    Commented Mar 17, 2023 at 14:09
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    Did you ever figure this out? I'm experiencing the same issue. I can't use an external mic + stereo output on discord, it only shows me the LE option as the sole device. Seems like a "better user experience" but I can't tweak it.
    – MHebes
    Commented Apr 23, 2023 at 16:32

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I had a similar issue. I have no source for this, but it seems like windows is trying to be helpful by only showing the user a single combined device in most of its menus.

However, if you go to Settings > System > Sound > More sound settings > Recording, you can disable the headset/low energy part individually to stop it auto-switching to BT LE:

Disabling a headset in windows settings

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