In today's technologically advanced age, headphones have become an indispensable accessory for hundreds of millions of people around the world. Functional sound-reproducing devices are used for work, communication and simply for entertainment, listening to your favorite music. After purchase, the equipment should be properly configured - only in this case will it perform its functions “as it should.” In this article, the reader will learn how to set up their headphones on a smartphone, tablet, and computer device running Windows or Mac OS.
Adjust headphones for games and music
Adapting sound using an equalizer consists of constructing a curve that repeats the mirrored amplitude-frequency response of the headphones. You can find it on the manufacturer’s website or in the technical documentation for the accessory. You can customize the sound for all sounds in the OS, as well as for a separate application. The players have a built-in equalizer. You can access it in Windows 10 through the sound options.
- Right-click on the speaker icon in the tray and select the appropriate item.
- Select headphones in the list and click “Device Properties”.
- Scroll down and click “Advanced options...”.
- In the “Improvements” tab, you need to check the box next to the “Equalizer” option, then click on this item.
- Select a ready-made preset from the drop-down list below or click on the button with three dots and drag the sliders one by one until you achieve an acceptable sound.
Each slider corresponds to the frequency range indicated below it; the first ones, for example, are responsible for bass.
Below you can enable virtual 3D sound, change the key, add effects or disable them.
In Realtek HD Manager, visit the Sound Effect tab. From the Equalizer list, select a template that matches your preferred genre of music and manually tweak it to perfection.
The configuration is saved using the button with a floppy disk; the settings are reset using the button with a cross.
In the list above you can select a filter to simulate the environment. In the first tab, “Speaker Configuration,” you can enable the option to simulate surround sound.
To adjust the equalizer and switch between profiles, you can use the Equalizer APO editor. This option is relevant if you play games, and the equalizer parameters need to be regularly adapted to video games, music, and movies.
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