diff --git a/nixos/modules/nixos/de/kde.nix b/nixos/modules/nixos/de/kde.nix
index 2e77b61..5b2585e 100644
--- a/nixos/modules/nixos/de/kde.nix
+++ b/nixos/modules/nixos/de/kde.nix
@@ -26,6 +26,18 @@ in
       };
       desktopManager.plasma6.enable = true;
     };
+    # realtime process priority
+    security.rtkit.enable = true;
+
+    # enable pipewire for sound
+    services.pipewire = {
+      enable = true;
+      alsa.enable = true;
+      alsa.support32Bit = true;
+      pulse.enable = true;
+      jack.enable = true;
+    };
+
 
     # extra pkgs and extensions
     environment = {