For those seeking the best audio settings for Warzone, this ONE Esports guide has everything you need.

In Warzone, having the optimal audio setup can give you a serious edge over your opponents. This ensures that you can hear enemy footsteps, gunfire, and other crucial in-game sounds more clearly, allowing you to react faster and improve your overall performance.

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This guide delves into the best audio settings for Warzone, helping you fine-tune your soundscape to boost awareness and elevate your performance.

Dominate the battlefield using these best audio settings for Warzone

In this guide, we cover everything from audio mix selections to functional settings, ensuring you catch every important footstep, gunshot, and teammate callout.

The recommended settings below are suitable for all players, though some options are based on personal preference. Feel free to adjust them to match your specific needs.

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Global

SETTINGOPTION
Audio MixHeadphone Bass Boost
Speakers/Headphones Game Sound DeviceDefault System Device
Speaker OutputStereo

For players using headphones, the Headphone Bass Boost is the best choice for its

Volumes

SETTINGOPTION
Master Volume100
Music Volume0
Dialogue Volume40/Preference
Effects Volume100
War Tracks Volume0
Voice Chat Volume40/Preference
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Microphone

If you’re using an external communication app to talk with your teammates, you can disable the in-game microphone settings.

Otherwise, you can use the following settings:

SETTINGOPTION
Open Mic Sensitivity40
Mute Yourself When Connecting To ChannelOff
Microphone Level80

Subtitles

Enabling subtitles in the game is completely up to your personal preference. If you decide to use them, we suggest keeping the default size and adjusting the background opacity to 50 for optimal clarity.

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Functionality

SETTINGOPTION
Mono AudioOff
Reduce Tinnitus SoundOn
War Tracks As A PassengerOff
Juggernaut MusicOff
Hit Marker Sound EffectsModern Warfare
Mute Game When MinimizedOn

Make sure to turn off Mono Audio and turn on the Reduce Tinnitus Sound option to minimize harsh, high-pitched sounds.

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