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Ultimate Windows Tweaker
GIGATweaker
Unity Tweak Tool
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XdN Tweaker
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Best method I've found so far is to use a few free programs in tandem: Equalizer APO as audio controller with LoudMax vst (to compress gunshots) Peace EQ (for headphone optimization and EQ fine tuning—crickets, rain hiss, etc), and HeSuVi with the included wavesnx preset, which will convert your stereo audio into virtualized 7.1 surround (remember to configure speakers in control panel for 7.1), which is the true... Source: about 1 year ago
The easiest way to replicate that is Equalizer APO with HeSuVi. You can use whatever surround implementation works best for you and it can be worth to switch them out depending on the application. Source: about 1 year ago
Or you could buy a more powerful dongle like Tempotec Sonara II (2V RMS and an ESS chip) or even the Apple dongle in a local electronics store (I use a Samsung one with Sennheiser HD 700 and AKG K702 and get enough volume, even after EQ) and apply virtual surround completely in software (for free), using HeSuVi. Source: about 1 year ago
Also 'virtual surround sound' headphones are snake oil. Don't pay extra for something you can get for free. https://sourceforge.net/projects/hesuvi/ No special hardware required. Source: over 1 year ago
If you really want, you can use a lot of them for free with stuff like HeSuVi. Which makes a lot of sense because again, they all suck in their own way and you kinda have to find the one that sucks the least for every application. Source: over 1 year ago
Equalizer APO - A system-wide equalizer for Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 with channel remapping/copying capabilities
Winaero Tweaker - Universal tweaker software which supports Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1.
FxSound - Clearer Sound for Your PC. The new FxSound boosts your sound quality, volume, clarity and bass.
Ultimate Windows Tweaker - Ultimate Windows Tweaker is a freeware Tweak UI Utility for tweaking and optimizing Windows.
Boom 3D - Audio enhancer with 3D surround sound
GIGATweaker - GIGATweaker is a powerfull and compact application that allows you to optimize and tweak your OS.
