Ensure your file structure is flat. If you downloaded the file and zipped it yourself, make sure it is not accidentally trapped inside an extra subfolder inside the archive (e.g., qsound_hle.zip/qsound_hle/dl-1425.bin ). The emulator needs to see qsound_hle.zip/dl-1425.bin immediately upon opening the archive. "Does this file belong in individual game folders?"
The best file isn't the newest—it's the one that matches the expected checksum. Once you find a potential download: dl 1425bin best
Extract the old qsound.bin file from your qsound.zip archive. Change the filename text strictly to . Ensure your file structure is flat