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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.
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Yes, it would be good if they restored the Realtek equalizer. I downloaded "FxSound" from microsoft store, which creates a separate audio device and includes an equalizer, but I had issues and removed it.
Media players eg VLC include an equalizer, try that!
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Nicole -- Thanks for sending. Many items usefully included in previous Windows versions are missing in 11. I have resolved this issue, through installation of 'FX Sound', and would recommend this solution to anyone.
I already gave the correct answer all the way back on page 1.
NOTHING is missing. It has ALWAYS been like this. People like fireberd figured it out back in Windows 7 over 10 years ago. If stuff is missing (10 band EQ missing from fireberd's gigabyte branded realtek hd audio manager) then the 10 band EQ got moved to the premium audio app (his soundblaster app).
https://www.sevenforums.com/sound-audio/252007-realtek-hd-audio-equalizer-not-working-properly.html
If they give you a 10 band equalization in the realtek audio console app AND they also give you a 10 band equalization in the premium audio app. What happens? You are going to accidentally turn BOTH on and ruin your sound. So the 10 band EQ gets deleted in the realtek audio console app. It is really this simple.
If your realtek audio console is missing features and the premium audio app is also missing those features. Then tough luck. Complain to your computer manufacturer. It has nothing to do with Microsoft or Realtek. And go and install stuff like equalizer APO.
I am using a laptop-details follow
HP 17 Laptop PC 17-c2000 (4V792AV)
Here is the info on my Laptop
HP 17 Laptop PC 17-c2000 (4V792AV)
I have loudness equalization tabs on other audio devices but not my sound blaster/headsets. would love some help.
