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how to enable sound equalization in windows 11

Anonymous
2022-12-19T01:21:40+00:00

I am attempting to enable audio equalization for windows 11. I followed a video tutorial, by downloading the latest Realtek audio driver, then opening my sound settings and enabling the equalizer. I am not given this option. I see no equalizer selection in my sound settings. Am I missing something? Thanks in advance.

Kind regards,

bigbeardedbuddy.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers

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  1. JosephT71 9,210 Reputation points
    2022-12-19T16:27:51+00:00

    All audio configurations are done via the audio configuration app (such as realtek audio console, dell audio app, waves maxxaudio pro app, hp audio app, b&o audio app).

    If your realtek audio console app doesn't have EQ or loudness equalization, it means that your computer has premium audio (dolby, dts, nahimic...) and those features have moved to the premium audio app --- such as this lenovo dolby app with volume leveler (which is "loudness equalization).

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-12-19T02:31:59+00:00

    Thank you for the response.

    Did you already use the latest Realtek driver provided by the laptop manufacturer's support?

    The equalizer can be turned on if available in sound properties. Click the Windows logo on the taskbar then type mmsys.cpl then click the search result. Under playback, double-click your current audio device (the one with a green check on it) to open its properties. On its properties, the equalizer should be under enhancements.

    Let me know about the update after you checked this.

    Thanks,

    Nicole

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-03-18T15:18:25+00:00

    Hello Enrico,

    Realtek is the audio Processor(Microprocessor) on your system.

    A compatible driver would have been installed by Microsoft Windows(It automatically reinstalls if you uninstalled).

    What you now need, is a software to tweak how the driver operates the device.

    If you give me the model number, I can search the exact application you'd need.

    To enable these, you'll need to disable Windows' default enhancements.

    You may try Equalizer APO, it's open-source.

    FxSoundhas good reviews on Microsoft Store.

    Dolby Atmos is paid.

    There are many more.

    Please let me know your Laptop's Model number and we can pin down the proprietary application that came with it.

    Regards,

    Madhav Singh

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-12-19T02:46:40+00:00

    Hi Nicole,

    When I open the device properties, then click on enhancements, these are my choices: Bass Boost, Headphone virtualization, loudness equalization. Is there supposed to be an "equalizer" option?

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-12-19T02:26:28+00:00

    Hi Nicole, thanks for the help. I have a laptop. Windows 11 Home, 64 bit.

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