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Kareemiy's avatar
Kareemiy
Copper Contributor
May 29, 2026

Bluetooth Headset on Windows 11

Hey, i want to use my Sony 1000x Headset on pc, but when i activate mic the quality changes to stoneage, the classic bad windows bluetooth, may it be possible to use a external bluetooth receiver to the soundcard ? are there external receivers that exports audio and mic ?
or any other ideas how i can use mic and have good quality sound ?

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  • Irisower's avatar
    Irisower
    Copper Contributor
    Jun 02, 2026

    When you use the mic over a standard Bluetooth connection, Windows forces the headset into "Hands-Free Profile" (HFP/HSP). This mode is designed for phone calls, so it drops the audio quality dramatically (think mono, low bitrate) to save bandwidth for the microphone. The high-quality stereo mode (A2DP) can't run at the same time as the mic.

  • Finneganfg's avatar
    Finneganfg
    Brass Contributor
    Jun 01, 2026

    Look for Bluetooth adapters that support Bluetooth 5.0 or higher, A2DP (for high-quality audio), and HFP/HSP profiles (for microphone support). Not all adapters support both audio and mic simultaneously, so check specifications carefully.