Hyperx is a well-known brand in the gaming industry, HyperX driver” typically refers to the software or driver required to manage and customize HyperX gaming peripherals such as headsets, keyboards, mice, and mousepads.
Only a few Hyperx headsets come with this feature and the Driver will automatically installed after you connect with your Windows PC. You don’t have to download it additionally.
But most of the users experience the Hyperx virtual surround sound driver not found error. Does the Driver need any update or download it again?
Before trying to do anything, restart your computer and connect the Hyperx Headset through wires to see if it works or not.
Update Drivers for Your HyperX Headset
Hyperx does not offer any driver downloads for most headsets. Only a few Hyperx headset models support this kind of driver. If you think the driver needs to update or re-install to work properly, here are the helpful steps to do it.
1) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key + R at the same time.
2) Enter devmgmt.msc to open the Device Manager.
4) Double tap HyperX Virtual Surround Sound and choose Driver.
5) Choose Driver and click on the “Update Driver“
Now unplug the Hyperx headset from your computer and restart it. Reconnect the headset to the computer, and it will reload the Windows driver.
This is one of the easiest steps to update any type of sound, video, and game controller driver. If the the driver still not working, need to uninstall it from your PC. Here are the steps to uninstall the Hyperx virtual surround sound driver from your Windows.
- On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key + R at the same time.
- Enter devmgmt.msc to open the Device Manager.
- Expand the Sound, video, and game controllers category.
- Double tap HyperX Virtual Surround Sound and choose Driver.
- Now click to the Uninstall.
After successfully uninstalled, you need to install it again. But there are only ways to download the HyperX virtual surround sound driver on your Windows PC.
It’s an inbuilt feature for dedicated Hyperx headsets. You just need to connect that Hyperx headset to the Windows PC and the virtual surround sound driver will automatically install to your system.
Just reboot your computer and see through the Device Manager to see if the HyperX Surround sound driver is installed. These steps are enough if your Hyperx Cloud 2 does not enable 7.1 sound after an update to Windows 11.
If your headset still works like a stereo headset, you need to contact the HyperX support team. Before contacting them, ensure the HyperX headset supports Virtual surround sound or DTS Headphone:X Spatial Audio.
How do I activate 7.1 surround sound HyperX?
Only a few Hyperx headphone models support 7.1 surround sound quality. The Hyperx driver automatically installs after connecting the headphones to a Windows computer.
After Windows 11 latest update, you may struggle to play 7.1 surround sound with Hyperx headphones. The following steps can solve your issue:
- Open the device manager on your PC.
- Find the current Hyperx Cloud 2 firmware uninstall it,
- Then go to the official website of the headset to re-download the firmware.
- Now reboot your computer and connect the Hyperx headset to check whether the 7.1 surround sound working or not.
Does HyperX have sound software?
Yes, HyperX has sound software known as Ngenuity. This software is available for download on HyperX’s official website and Microsoft Store.
The software also comes with a library of presets, so you can quickly choose one to install and jump straight into the action. Using this software you can customize Hyperx Mouse, Keyboard, and Headphones settings.
With this software, you can change the color of the keyboard and mouse light, and this software contains many presets of light. Here are the few HyperX products that can work with Ngenuity software:
- HyperX Predator DDR4,
- HyperX Alloy FPS RGB,
- Alloy Elite RGB;
- Alloy Origins,
- Alloy Origins Core,
- HyperX Pulsefire Surge,
- HyperX Pulsefire Core,
- HyperX Pulsefire FPS Pro;
- HyperX Pulsefire Raid,
- Pulsefire Dart,
- HyperX FURY Ultra
- HyperX Cloud Flight S,
- Cloud Alpha S
- HyperX Cloud Stinger Core + 7.1,
- Cloud Stinger Core Wireless + 7.1,
- Cloud Stinger S,
- HyperX QuadCast S,
Best HyperX 7.1 surround sound headsets:
HyperX comes with dozens of headset models, but all do not support 7.1 surround sound. Here are a few HyperX headphones that come with 7.1 surround sound.
1. HyperX Cloud II
[HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset for PC, PS5 / PS4. Includes 7.1 Virtual Surround Sound and USB Audio Control Box – Gun Metal (4P5L9AA)]
- 4.5 ratings from  33,186 users
- 90% positive ratings
- Virtual 7.1 Surround Sound
- Immersive gaming audio
This HyperX model is one of the best budget-friendly headphones that supports 7.1 surround sound. As a PC gamer, I didn’t find any issue with it.
2. HyperX Cloud Alpha S
[HyperX Cloud Alpha S Wired On-Ear Headphones with Mic (Blue)]
- 4.2 ratings from 15,534 users,
- 90% positive ratings,
- Dual Chamber Drivers,
- Detachable noise cancellation mic,
HyperX Cloud Alpha S is one of the best headsets for 7.1 surround sound quality. As a gamer, these will be the best headphones for experiencing immersive audio quality.
3. HyperX Cloud Stinger S
[HyperX Cloud Stinger S – Gaming Headset, for PC, Virtual 7.1 Surround Sound, Lightweight, Memory Foam, Soft Leatherette, Durable Steel Sliders, Swivel-to-Mute Noise-Cancelling Microphone, Black]
- 4.5 ratings from  4,016 users
- 90% positive ratings
- Virtual 7.1 Surround Sound via HyperX NGENUITY
- 90° rotating ear cups
Final Word:
You don’t need any additional drivers to play virtual surround sound on Hyperx headphones. But this feature is available only few headphone models. After connecting with the PC, the Hyperx virtual surround sound driver will automatically install.
Updating the Hyperx virtual surround sound driver can solve multiple errors at once. At the beginning of this article, we already discussed, how you can update the driver on PC for the Hyperx headset. If the problem still needs to be solved, contact the HyperX support team.
I’m sourav, a music lover and sound enthusiast. After experiencing multiple sound qualities, I thought many people searching regarding this topic, but there is not enough detailed information on it. That’s the main reason why I created this blog.
