Windows 10: Sound quality dropped after installing new update

Two weeks ago, when i got a notification for a new update, i installed the update and noticed immiediately after, that the quality of the sound has gotten significantly worse.
I checked if its just my recently-bought headphones, but they weren't the problem. I removed the updated and that fixed the sound.


Yesterday i got the update notif' again, and installed the update (i forgot about the sound problem). After i realized it still had the sound problem, i tried removing the update, but this time it didn't fix the sound.


I ended up updating everything, to see if the problem was fixed, but it's still there. How should i fix this?


(also, yes i did try fixing windows media player and a bunch of other stuff when the problem first arose)

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Sound Quality

One thing that sticks out from looking at your "My Computer" specs. You list "ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)" which suggests you do not have the correct sound hardware driver. Your motherboard has Realtek sound and the first step is to install the Realtek sound drivers. My ASUS also came with Sonic Studio 2 which is a sound enhancement package. Check the ASUS install disc to see if you have something similar.

May not be a speaker problem.

 

Microphone Sound Quality

Hello, xodjbgxo,

This tutorial lists several steps on improving sound quality.

How to Manage Your Windows 10 Sound Settings - Make Tech Easier

 

Quality Sound Problem since Creators Update

Hello,

Issues with sound quality after an update may arise due to the new components being incompatible with the existing sound drivers. For us to properly recommend the most appropriate resolution for your concern, provide answers to these questions:

• Are you getting any error messages when playing audio on the computer?
• Did you encounter the same difficulty in playing audio files on your computer or music on the Internet?
• Are there any third party accessories connected to your device that can cause conflicts?
• May we know how you installed the Creators Update on your PC?

As an initial part of troubleshooting, we suggest following the steps on this article:

Fix sound problems. This reference has been known to resolve most of the common sound issues.

We will be waiting for your response so we can move forward to sorting out your concern.