Description of bug:
In versions 1.20.2 and later, turning HRTF on from the options is meaningless.
Steps to Reproduce:
Just toggle HRTF in the sound options and hear the difference - there is a difference in the sound when you click on the UI in 1.20.1, but no difference in 1.20.2.{*}{*}
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The problem I'm experiencing is the complete opposite, but yes, I couldn't solve it using the methods written there.

I looked into it, and it turns out that 1.20.1 uses openal version 3.3.1, 1.20.2 uses 3.3.2, and 1.21 uses 3.3.3. For some reason, 3.3.2 or later doesn't work on my computer, so I can't enable directional audio. This may be an environment-dependent issue.
If I could continue using the 3.3.1 version, this bug would be solved, but even if I renamed the 3.3.1 file and put it in the 3.3.3 folder, it would be downloaded every time Minecraft starts, so this is not possible.

I can confirm.
[media][media]I have also tested this in 1.20.1:
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Does MC-265514 describe your issue?