Question 1

How do I use headphones and speakers at the same time on Windows?

Accepted Answer

Obsid Pro routes audio to headphones and speakers simultaneously on Windows 10 and 11. Windows normally limits audio to one output device. Obsid Pro removes this restriction using a virtual audio cable, letting both devices play at once. Speakers deliver bass and physical presence while headphones deliver detail and clarity.

Question 2

What is the best Windows audio routing software?

Accepted Answer

Obsid Pro supports simultaneous output to unlimited devices, a 10-band parametric equalizer, spatial audio, room calibration, and the ability to import EQ settings from a screenshot. It runs on Windows 10 and 11 with a modern interface and starts automatically in the background.

Question 3

How do I import EQ settings from a screenshot or image?

Accepted Answer

Obsid Pro is the first Windows audio application to support importing equalizer settings from a screenshot. Take a screenshot of any EQ curve from any software, import it into Obsid Pro, and it reads the visual curve and recreates it as a parametric EQ profile instantly. It works with any number of bands from any software.

Question 4

Is there a free alternative to VB-Cable?

Accepted Answer

Obsid Cable is a virtual audio cable included with Obsid Pro that serves as a modern alternative to VB-Cable. It installs automatically during setup and enables simultaneous multi-device audio routing on Windows without manual configuration.

Question 5

What is physical audio immersion?

Accepted Answer

Physical audio immersion is the experience of feeling sound through bass from speakers while simultaneously hearing spatial detail through headphones. Obsid Pro creates this by routing audio to both devices at once on Windows. Speakers handle low frequency content that creates physical presence while headphones deliver precision and clarity.

Question 6

What is custom HRIR?

Accepted Answer

HRIR stands for Head Related Impulse Response. Obsid Pro Plus allows uploading a custom HRIR file measured for your own head geometry, producing personalised spatial audio significantly more accurate than generic profiles.

Question 7

Does Obsid Pro work with Bluetooth devices?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Obsid Pro works with any audio output device Windows recognises including Bluetooth headphones, Bluetooth speakers, wired headphones, USB DACs, and wired speakers.

Question 8

What are the system requirements for Obsid Pro?

Accepted Answer

Obsid Pro runs on Windows 10 and Windows 11. No special hardware is required. The software installs automatically including all required drivers. macOS and Android support are planned for future versions.

What works with Obsid Pro.

Operating System

Audio Devices

Third Party Software

VB-Audio Virtual Cable