Is Wired USB-C Audio Compatible with Linux?
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TechieTraveler99
I'm curious whether wired USB-C audio devices, like the Bose QuietComfort Ultra II, are compatible with Linux systems. Also, my laptop has 'Dolby Atmos' mentioned on it, but I assume that feature is tied to Windows? Are there any workarounds for that?
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Yes, wired USB-C audio works on Linux! I personally use an aux to USB-C adapter, and it connects perfectly to my PC.
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I was really surprised to find that my USB-C wired earbuds worked right out of the box. I'm using Debian, and they're just the regular Apple wired headphones.
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Absolutely! I have a Schiit USB DAC, and it's recognized by the kernel, so it works flawlessly with my Linux setup.
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I don't have USB-C specifically, but my USB-A headphones (Roccat Khan Aimo) work great on Linux. USB-C should be similar. Plus, you can get virtual surround sound similar to Dolby Atmos using Pipewire. It's not too complicated—I followed a video that helped me set it up since I'm new to Linux!
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Thanks for the info, that’s exactly what I needed!
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