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. Anonymous
    2022-12-19T01:57:08+00:00

    Hi, I’m Nicole, an independent advisor and a Windows user like you. I’ll be happy to help you out today.

    I'm sorry that you are experiencing this issue, and I will try my best to assist you with this so that you find a satisfactory solution.

    May I know first if you are using a laptop or desktop?

    Thank you,

    Nicole

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  2. 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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  3. 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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  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
    2022-12-19T02:50:58+00:00

    Hi again,

    Usually, there is. Try this and report here the result.

    Open device manager by right-clicking the Windows logo then click device manager.

    Next, double-click sound, video, and game controllers in the device manager to expand it

    Next, locate Realtek audio then right click it then click uninstall device.

    Next restart the laptop.

    After the restart, check again the sound properties.

    Regards,

    Nicole

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