Audio Stuttering Problem after Patch 6.08 and Loud SFX - PC player

[Desiree_Chev]

Date & Time: Every time I Log into the game
Frequency: Combat, Crafting, Gathering actions
World name: Have tried both my characters on Sophia and Siren
Character name: Not relevant but Desiree Chevalier (siren)
Retainer name: Not relevant
NPC name: Not relevant
Monster name: Not relevant
Class/Level: Not relevant
Party or solo: Not relevant
In-game time: Not relevant
Area and coordinates: Not relevant
Housing: Not relevant
Steps: They are constant audio problems

I have played the game every day for the past 2 1/2 years and have had no audio problems until patch 6.08. After this patch I had a constant stuttering to music and a sound effect it is unbearable when in combat/gathering/crafting.

The stuttering to the music and ambient was greatly reduced by changing the Equalizer mode in sound setting to standard, but if I change it to any other mode the stuttering comes back... but crackling still happens with certain sound effects, particularly the one I talk about below.

There is a sound effect that had been added into the sound effects in sound settings that is extremely loud that sound like wind blowing into a microphone and it occurs constantly. Every time a buff is added or removed from the characters it makes the sound effect, practically every skill used in crafting/gathering, combat, using sprint, anything that has a status change to my character. I used audio cues when in combat from sound effects so I can't just disable them but this SFX id 3x louder than any of the normal ones so it drowns them out.

I play with friends and one said he didn't have the issue but he had the Immerse Spatial Audio that I didn't so I downloaded the free trial. It fixed all the stuttering , (even when I used other equalizer settings) but not the problem with this new SFX.

I have Misophonia that causes severe anxiety and I play my game with heavily adjusted sound settings. The SFX I mentioned above is triggering this really bad. After playing the first day after 6.08 patch my anxiety level was so high I was in tears. The Immerse Spatial Audio messes with my Misophonia so much that I cannot continue to use it.

These are my sound setting in game:

Disabled:
Play sounds when window is not active.
Play Music when Mounted.
Enable city-state BMG in residential areas.

Enabled:
Enable normal battle music.
Play system sounds while waiting for Duty Finder.

Listening Position: Character 100

Volume Settings:
Master Volume: 100
BGM: 1
Sound Effects: 5
Voice: 16
System Sounds: 32 (but I play with them Muted and only turn it on when AFK in duty finder)
Ambient Sounds: 1
Performance: 0 (Always Muted)

Player Effects Volume:
Self: 10
Party: 0
Other PCs: 0

Wireless Controller Settings:
Speaker Sounds: None
Speaker Volume: 100

Equalizer:
Mode: Standard (This is not what I normally use but all other equalizer modes cause severe stuttering the game music and ambient sounds)

Immerse Spatial Audio: Disabled

Gamepad settings:
Dual Sense/DUALSHOCK 4 functionality is disabled.

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- Type of internet connection/provider: Internode- Unlimited 100 Upload 40 Download (FTTP)
- Modem maker/model number: ASUS ROG Rapture GT- AC2900

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[Interrossiter]

Standard PS5 so cannot give a copy/paste of system info but since Endwalker release audio effects in combat & actions (calling mount/teleport) only is as if the sound is squashed, almost as if in a tin can, no patches to date have achieved anything. Other players action sounds are similarly affected.
I have attempted to use all available audio settings, positional sliders/ambient etc but nothing improves the sound.
HDMI connection to OLED TV which outputs sound via BOSE soundbar.
Prior to release of Endwalker sound was perfect, nothing changed at my end but for the installation of Endwalker expansion.
I have tried using standard & the other equaliser settings but nothing changes, I use a standard PS5 wireless gamepad with sound disabled in both PS5 settings & FFXIV.
If other information is needed please advise.