A sound equalizer app is a great option if you are an audiophile or a gamer. An equalizer adjusts the volume of certain audio frequencies (called band) to suit the preferences of the listener and the acoustics in the surrounding environment.
An equalizer, for example, can boost the bass in dance music or increase the treble if the room responds to low-frequency sounds. Which Windows 10 equalizer is best? Is there a free Windows 10 equalizer? Continue reading to find out more.
1. Equalizer APO
Equalizer APO is our first recommendation. This is the best sound equalizer you will find. It’s powerful, flexible, and fully-featured. It operates as an audio processing object (APO). This means that it won’t work with audio using APIs such ASIO and WASAPI.
The best features of Equalizer APO include unlimited filter options, multi-channel support, 3D surround sound and low CPU usage. Multiple profiles can be created (perhaps for external speakers or headphones) and you can switch between them quickly.
The biggest problem is the absence of a graphical user interface. Edit the filters must be done in a TXT format. There are many third-party GUIs that you can download. We recommend Peace Equalizer.
2. Equalizer Pro
Equalizer Pro is another popular option. Because it has a clean, clutter-free interface, Equalizer Pro is easier to use than Equalizer APO.
The app has a 10-band equalizer. It’s less than some other sound equalizers on this list, and is far behind professional music equipment that might offer 30 or more. It’s sufficient for most audiophiles, however.
Equalizer Pro includes 20 presets and a system-wide, bass boost feature. You can also save your own equalizer profiles. You can also adjust the volume of your preamp. This allows you to adjust one band to increase low tones, without having to change each band individually.
Equalizer Pro isn’t free. The trial period is seven days. After that, the license will cost $29.95.
3. Bongiovi DPS
Bongiovi uses Digital Power Station technology (DPS), to enhance the sound quality of music, apps, and videos. It is compatible with both Windows and Mac and works in real time to optimize and correct sound.
The app is $4.99 per month. You get DPS audio processing across the entire system, immersive headphones are audio, virtual subwoofers for deep bass and 100s of sound profiles. You can also access sound visualization and bass.
4. FXSound
FXSound is two tools in one. The FXSound app has the equalizer and its associated effects, as well as the real-time audio processing feature.
Let’s start with the equalizer. The equalizer has 10 bands, which range from 110Hz up to 15KHz. You can also adjust the sliders to increase fidelity, ambiance and dynamic boost. There are many profiles available, including Rap, Alternative Rock and Dialog Boost.
Real-time processing is a great option when listening to audio via the internet. FXSound is 32-bit and internet audio only has 16-bit. The processor adjusts the fidelity and ambiance of the audio and then re-distances it to 16-bit. This allows the app’s output to be significantly higher than the 16-bit theoretical limit.
FXSound also offers a free version that has severely limited features. You will need to pay $1.25/month for the full experience.
5. Voicemeeter Banana
Voicemeeter Banana is a great option for anyone who works a lot with a microphone, whether it’s because you have a podcast or uploaded a lot to YouTube.
The main feature of the app is its advanced audio mixer. You can control the audio on your computer for streaming and recording.
The mixer can adjust both audio input and output from an equalizer perspective. You can adjust the audio output and input to make your microphone sound clearer. The app’s Master Section has equalizer settings.
Voicemeeter Banana can be donated. The software is free to use, and you can pay for whatever you want.
6. Boom 3D
This software is designed to be used by people who listen to their computers via headphones. The software can convert your audio output to surround sound, without the need for boosters or hardware.
This app also has one of our most powerful equalizers. It has 31 presets and dozens more bands that combine to create a rich listening experience regardless of what audio genre you’re using.
7. Chrome Browser Equalizer
The Equalizer for Chrome browser is slightly different to the other Windows 10 sound equalizers that we have reviewed. This Chrome app is not an EXE file you can download and run on Windows.
A Chrome app comes with both benefits and disadvantages. It will only work with audio produced within Chrome browser. This does not allow you to change the band settings across your entire computer.
Most people listen to audio through Chrome on their desktops, regardless of whether it’s YouTube, Netflix or Spotify. This extension works on all devices running Chrome and doesn’t consume system resources.
Windows 10 allows you to customize more sounds
Windows 10’s sound equalizer is only one aspect of the battle. There are many ways to adjust the audio output of Windows 10 to your liking.
Did you know that there are many places where you can download sound effects for your operating systems? These sound effects can be added to your computer’s personality for no cost and they are easy to install.
