Enable equalizer in Windows 10

Nowadays, even the sound cards built into the motherboards are capable of producing high quality sound, but from time to time the desired result cannot be achieved due to some deficiency in the sound reproduction equipment used. To partially correct this situation is to adjust the equalizer, an element of the operating system that regulates the frequency and makes it possible to achieve the desired sound. This option must be activated first, to be able to adjust it later according to your personal preferences. It is the first task to be discussed below, using the latest version of Windows as an example.

Method 1: third party programs

As a first option to activate the equalizer, we suggest considering third party sound tuning programs. Often, its functionality is simply greater than that offered by the tools built into the operating system. There is a large number of representatives of this type of software, so it is impossible to consider them all, and as an example today we take ViPER4Windows.

Download ViPER4Windows

1. Any third party software must be downloaded and installed first. It is better to download it from the official web portal to avoid infecting your computer with viruses. Regarding ViPER4Windows, you can continue the download by clicking the link button above.
2. After download, a standard installation is performed, so we will not focus on this.
3. The first time you run the program, you will be able to familiarize yourself with its main tools and options to understand exactly the impact it can have on the quality of your playback. Then go to the equalizer settings by clicking on the respective button.
4. In the window that opens, there are many bands with different frequency ranges. Start adjusting them and listen to the changes in real time to achieve the desired effect.
5. Also note the button “Preset”.. By clicking on it, a window will open with presets for various music genres.
6. If you are satisfied with one of the available profiles, just select it and save the changes.

More or less the same principle is followed by other sound tuning programs that have their own customizable equalizer within them.. If you don't like the mentioned app, We suggest you consult the list of alternative solutions by reading the reviews in the links below.

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Method 2: Realtek HD Audio Manager

This method will be suitable for all those users who have Realtek sound cards. Nowadays, almost all motherboards have the sound component of this company, so you shouldn't have any problem with the equalizer settings. Despite this, before starting the following actions, We suggest to make sure that all the necessary drivers and the control panel itself are installed in the operating system. You can do this by reading the separate manual on our web portal at the link below.

Read more: Download and install sound drivers for Realtek

1. The first thing to do to configure the EQ is to open Realtek HD Manager. This is done, as an example, via an icon on the taskbar or an executable file in the component folder. For more details on all the opening methods of the Manager, read another post on our web portal by clicking on the following link.

Read more: Methods to open Realtek HD Manager on Windows 10

2. After launch, navigate to “Sound effect”.
3. Here you can immediately determine the equalizer settings using the available presets. If you want to configure it yourself, left click on dedicated button.
4. It only remains to adjust the frequencies and save the change as a separate profile, giving it an appropriate name.
5. You can now switch between your profiles and workpieces by expanding the pop-up menu and selecting the desired item.

Method 3: Sound control panel

Windows operating system 10 has a menu where you can adjust the sound, including equalizer. If the above two methods are not suitable for you, we suggest you use this, since it is the definitive method.

1. Open “Starts”. and go to “Choices”.clicking the cogwheel icon.
2. In the window that appears, you are interested in the section “System”..
3. Through the left panel, scroll to “Sound”..
4. Click on the title. “Sound control panel”.
5. A separate menu will open on the tab “Reproduction”. Here, locate the active speaker and double click on it with the left mouse button.
6. Click on the tab “Upgrades”..
7. Check the box next to “Igualada”.
8. You can now apply existing settings or continue creating your own settings.
9. The control principle of the sliders is no different than previously discussed., and when i'm done, remember to save the changes.

As part of today's post, We have broken down up to three alternatives to activate the equalizer in Windows 10. As you can see, almost all are universal, but they have different levels of functionality.

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