PulseEffects
Equalizer APO
FxSound
DFX Audio Enhancer
Boom 3D
Hajo's Headphone Enhancer
Peace Equalizer
Dolby Home Theater
Hesuvi
Equalizer APO
FxSound
Boom 3D
DFX Audio Enhancer
Dolby Home Theater
Razer Surround
Peace Equalizer
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Linux: EasyEffects (free and open-source). Source: 5 months ago
For DSP, we already can do that using something like Easy Effects[1][2]. The biggest issue is acquiring proper impulse-response data. In theory, it has to be tuned per-model, so turning basically require pro-grade equipment and a recording studio. However, apparently many people assume Dolby is using the same profile for all laptops, so just copy-paste the same file here and there. Not really sure which is the... - Source: Hacker News / 5 months ago
- Easy Effects: Effects for PipeWire applications; configure your speakers & microphones (e.g. Noise reduction filter). Source: 8 months ago
EasyEffects could be a replacement for EqualizerAPO. You can do some gain staging there if you want, as well as a bunch of other stuff. Source: 10 months ago
However if you want a one size fits all audio processor like the proprietary systems there are those as well - check out EasyEffects for Pipewire - https://github.com/wwmm/easyeffects It's almost guaranteed to be in your distros repository as well. Source: 12 months ago
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: 11 months 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: 11 months 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: about 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: about 1 year ago
Equalizer APO - A system-wide equalizer for Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 with channel remapping/copying capabilities
FxSound - Clearer Sound for Your PC. The new FxSound boosts your sound quality, volume, clarity and bass.
DFX Audio Enhancer - Formerly known as DFX Audio Enhancer, FxSound Enhancer instantly boosts the sound quality of the music on your PC.
Boom 3D - Audio enhancer with 3D surround sound
Hajo's Headphone Enhancer - Your Headphones, made more awesome!
Dolby Home Theater - Dolby Home Theater v4 delivers a surround sound experience through a PCs built-in speakers, any pair of headphones, or a connected home theater system.
