For PC users who like to listen to music, an important factor is high-quality sound reproduction by the computer. This can be achieved by making the correct equalizer settings. Let's see how this can be done on devices running Windows 7.
An equalizer allows you to adjust the signal amplitude depending on the frequency of the sound, that is, adjust the sound timbres. As an equalizer, you can use either the built-in sound card tool through the Windows graphical shell, or special third-party programs. Next we'll look at both of these audio setup methods.
Method 1: Third Party Programs
First of all, let's look at how to set up the equalizer in third-party programs designed to adjust sound in Windows 7. Let's do this using the example of the popular Hear application.
- Click the Hear icon on "Notification Panels".
- After launching the Hear interface, move to the second tab from the left called "EQ". This is the equalizer of this program.
- In the window that opens in the block "Display As" move the switch from position "Curve" to position "Sliders".
- After this, the equalizer interface will open.
- By dragging the sliders, select the optimal sound balance for the melody that is currently playing on the computer. If necessary, use the button to reset to default settings. "Reset".
- This will complete the equalizer adjustments in Hear.
Method 2: Built-in Sound Card Tool
As mentioned above, sound adjustments can also be made through the built-in equalizer of the computer sound card.
- Click "Start" and move to "Control Panel".
- In the new window, select "Equipment and Sound".
- Go to section "Sound".
- A small window will open "Sound" in the tab "Playback". Double-click with the left mouse button on the name of the element that is assigned as the default device.
- The sound card properties window will open. Its interface will depend on the specific manufacturer. Next you should go to the tab called "Enhancements" or "Improvements".
- In the tab that opens, the actions performed also depend on the name of the sound card manufacturer. Most often you need to check the checkbox "Enable Sound Equalizer" or simply "Equalizer". In the second case, after this you need to press the button "OK".
- To go to adjust the equalizer, click on the button "More settings" or by the sound card icon in the tray.
- An equalizer window opens, where you can manually rearrange the sliders responsible for sound balance according to the same principle as was done in the Hear program. Once the settings are complete, click "EXIT" or "OK".
If you want to reset all changes to default settings, then click "Default".
If you find it difficult to set the sliders correctly yourself, you can use the preset settings from the drop-down list in the same window.
- When you select a certain musical direction, the sliders will automatically take the most optimal position according to the developers.
You can adjust the sound in Windows 7 either using third-party programs or using the built-in equalizer of the sound card. Each user can choose a more convenient method of regulation independently. There is no fundamental difference between them.
How to set up an equalizer for Windows 10 - information useful for music lovers and people with perfect pitch. This is a program that allows you to adjust the amplitude of sound vibrations in different frequency ranges. Thanks to this feature, the sound becomes voluminous and clear.
Built-in capabilities
First, we’ll tell you where it is and how to open the equalizer in Windows 10. In the top ten, even in the very first releases, this feature was built in, although the built-in mixer is far from professional functions.
Modern computers allow you to connect about 6 speakers, which can create surround sound. Configuration is done in the sound control panel. How to set up the Windows 10 sound equalizer in the following steps:
- In the taskbar, right-click on the speaker icon. Select an option "Open sound options".
- Scroll down and tap on the link "Sound Control Panel".
- A window will appear in which you can configure the sound.
- Select an option "Set up speakers".
- The window area presents four connection options:
- Stereo - two speakers
- Quadrophonic – four
- 5.1 surround sound – five
- 7.1 surround sound – seven speakers.
- The “Check” button helps evaluate the quality of the configuration. Each speaker sounds in turn, you can make sure they are working and hear them.
- In the next steps, indicate which columns are present.
- Click "Finish" to finish.
- Now you need to go to properties, since you can enable the equalizer for Windows 10 sound here.
- In the “Levels” section you can configure the operation of each pair of columns.
- In addition to the signal level, you can set the balance. It shows the volume distribution between pairs of speakers.
- On the “Enhancement” tab, where you can find additional parameters to configure, select the desired values from:
- Environment . Correction for the environment.
- Voice suppression. To prevent microphone noise during karaoke or conversation.
- Change of tone. Changing the tonality by shifting sounds one interval up or down.
- Equalizer. Customize by music genre.
- Surround sound.
- Loudness compensation. Changes in frequency characteristics when the sound goes beyond the usual level of 92 dB.
Realtek
We told you where a standard mixer with minimal functions is located. Most PCs have a built-in Realtek sound card and software is written specifically for it. You can access the dispatcher in the control panel.
- We call it through search.
- We are looking for an item "Realtek HD Manager.
- If you don't have it, you can download drivers for the Realtek equalizer for Windows 10.
- You should update them in Device Manager if your device is marked as "High-enabled device Definition Audio". This means problems with the software. Let's update.
- When the option appears, click. A colorful equalizer opens.
- In terms of functions, it is not far from the built-in one. It can hardly be called the best equalizer for PC Windows 10; although the program is visual, it cannot be configured professionally.
- You can specify effects for the environment.
- Select built-in settings based on the musical style of the composition.
- Added room correction function, where distance and gain are manually specified.
- You can also configure four options and quickly apply them.
What to do if the SuperFetch node service is loading the Windows 10 disk, look for a detailed answer in the article.
Third party software
If you are looking for ideal sound and are used to listening to music of the highest quality, it is better to download an equalizer for Windows 10; there are few of them in Russian, but you can find them. Let's review the different options.
Winamp
A well-known player that has its own mixer.
The interface of version 5.666 for ten has changed a little, but is quite recognizable.
You can display the mixer using the menu or the [ ALT ]+[ G] keys. Move the switches to configure.
You can change the cover and the mixer will become clearer.
To install an audio equalizer on the desktop for Windows 10, close all unnecessary areas. The remaining player and mixer can be placed wherever convenient. If you want to protect your device from strangers, for this you need to read how to do this by following the link.
Equalizer APO
You can download this equalizer on your Windows 10 computer for free from any website; it was originally posted on gitHub.
The interface looks impressive.
But there is no Russian version.
Possibilities:
- Frequency limits are manually set for each band.
- Unlimited number of channels.
- Fine adjustment of stripes.
- Universal - suitable for any card.
- Doesn't load the processor.
Select the appropriate equalizer type:
VST equalizers
1
Pushtec is a 6 band equalizer. With a lot of settings and great sound. You can use it to create "Radio Effect" or "Phone Effect". The algorithm is based on the circuit diagram of one (well, two, to be precise), the most popular classic analog equalizer. The plugin has 64bit internal precision.
2.
16-band, phase-linear, graphic VST equalizer. Absolutely free. Marvel GEQ allows audio engineers and musicians to apply a quick form of EQ adjustment to both audio tracks and the mix as a whole.
Peculiarities:
- 16 stripes.
- “Freehand drawing” mode.
- There is a nine millisecond delay when processing the channel.
- Ability to compare two settings (A/B).
- Linear phase equalization.
- Gain/cut frequency on each equalizer band by +/- 12 dB.
- Ability to create groups of individual channels.
- Mid/side processing.
- Signal processing in 64-bit floating point.
- Stereo and multi-channel processing.
- Supports all sampling rates.
3. SonEQ.
SonEQ SonEQ is a digital VST equalizer that emulates vintage analog equipment.
Peculiarities:
- 3-band equalizer, Low, Mid, High.
- 2 filters, high pass and low pass.
- 64-bit floating point.
- Up to 192 supports sampling rate
4.
7 band graphic equalizer. Absolutely free.
5. EasyQ.
EasyQ EasyQ is an easy-to-use equalizer with an arbitrary number of filters. Lightly loads the central processor. Does not add any additional coloring.
Main characteristics:
- unlimited number of stage filters (“strips”)
- + -48 dB gain range
- minimum phase
Equalizers for Windows
Equalizer for Windows Vista/7/8/10, which is implemented as an audio processing object (Audio Processing Obejct) of the WASAPI (Windows Audio Session API) audio subsystem, which was first introduced in Windows Vista.
Equalizer APO 1.2 features:
- in theory, the number of filters is unlimited;
- unlimited number of channels;
- low latency, which makes it possible to work with interactive programs;
- practically does not load the central processor.
Description:
ViPER4Windows is a global Windows audio processing system primarily used for audio rendering. Also includes various audio effects, including Replay Gain, EQ.
The quality of sound playback in Windows 7 depends not only on the high cost of the speaker system and sound chip, but also on the correctness of the software settings. The latter includes an equalizer, which is quite easy to configure in all existing audio players. However, few people know that the equalizer is preinstalled in Windows 7 itself.
Where is the equalizer in Windows 7 and how do I configure it?
To enable the equalizer in the Windows 7 operating system, follow these steps:
- Click “Start”, “Control Panel”, set the viewing mode to “Large icons” and look for the “Sound” section.
- A new window will open. In the “Playback” tab, double-click to open the “Speakers” icon.
- In the new window, go to the “Improvements” or “Advanced Features” tab (depending on the build of Windows 7). Place a check mark next to the “Equalizer” item.
There is also a separate equalizer for the sound card. To open and configure it, you should perform the following steps:
- On the Windows taskbar, click on the arrow and select “Realtek Manager”.
- A new window will open. Depending on the motherboard model, the Realtek Manager interface may be different. Go to the “Sound Effect” tab. Select the equalizer type.
- We choose the type of sound according to the style of the musical direction. However, we recommend that you simply turn on audiobooks or radio, and then set the equalizer types in order. This is the only way to choose the right equalizer.
Equalizer, tone block, or EQ is an application that is designed to reduce the volume level of various sound frequencies. One of its main functions is equalizing the frequency amplitude and characteristics of the sound signal as a whole.
It is worth keeping in mind that the application or device supports only with sound, and corrects it depending on the selected frequency.
The main types of equalizers are parametric and graphic. Let's look at the most popular of them.
The application has a 6-band equalizer and a large number of functions. Those who deal with professional sound processing will be especially delighted.
EQ VST has an extensive list of effects on board. For example, from an ordinary audio track you can make a track with a sound like on a telephone or radio. All actions can be performed without third-party plugins.
Some features:
This EQ already has 16 bands, so there is much more room for creativity.
The Marvel GEQ interface is simple and intuitive; a quick setup form allows you to make it both for the entire track and for individual tracks.
Distinctive settings:
The best option for users who want to install an equalizer for Windows 7, 8, 10 with fixed frequencies and the ability to quickly filter sound.
It has a very simple interface and a good set of functions:
An interesting plugin for improving sound by adjusting various parameters.
Advantages:
You can download the equalizer for Windows 7, 8, 10 for free.
The most famous equalizer among musicians is small in size with fast and easy settings that even an amateur can handle.
Advantages :
- small size;
- fast installation;
- setting accessible even to the average user;
- work with sound opens after reboot PC; ;
- fine tuning volume for each band;
- Availability 31 stripes– high level of flexibility;
- a large number of preinstalled configurations;
- full-fledged version available Russian version.
This application will perfectly cope with sudden changes in amplitude thanks to the built-in limiter. 
The disadvantages include the absence of low and hi-pass filters, which reduces the functionality of the equalizer. But Axis copes with its direct tasks easily.
There are both paid and free version.
Clariphonic is redesigned from the ground up with all new algorithms and filters to produce a smoother, more powerful sound than other versions of the product. Work with 3 processing modes: classic Stereo, Dual Mono and Mid-Side.
The downside is that the program is paid. 
Analogue of Sontec 432, suitable for working in group sound processing and on the “Master” bus. Good in cases where there is a need to add a certain frequency without making phase changes or sound distortion. 
The plugin is five-way parametric stereo EQ, which boasts, according to IK, “unmatched levels of audio transparency, hi-end magic and intuitive ease of use.”
This plugin has excellent quality and wide functionality. Audio EQUICK perfectly adjusts the sound across the frequency range, while achieving excellent sound, as if it were obtained through an expensive device or console.
Peculiarities:
Ozone - perfectly combines the features of equalizers that work with both digital and analog sound. Functions:
- ample opportunities for inclusions in the mix realistic warmth, space and impact;
- new limiter version Gives the sound more volume and volume to preserve detail;
- advanced presets reverberator rooms;
- added function " Stereoize”, which is designed to expand mono/narrow mixes;
- mode detectionpeaks"True Envelope" and "Detection Circuit filters" in the Dynamics module;
- unique Equalizer mode"Mixed-Phase".
Minus: the set is paid. 
A modern processor for mastering, including:
- 11 band equalizer;
- M/S de-esser;
- Mono-Maker and intelligent Bass and Presence-Shifter.
Operates in three digital modes, including “ M/S Mastering”, and also simulates three modes of operation with an analog signal. It has functions that even hardware analogues cannot offer. 
This EQ is included in the Virtual Mix Rack collection. Indispensable for any audio producer, both beginner and professional. Among its advantages are not only high-quality output sound, but also good optimization, which manifests itself in the fact that its presence on a PC is almost invisible.
Slate Digital VMR Universal, suitable for working with any genre. 
FabFilter Pro Q2
This utility is the only alternative for professional audio editors when working with mixing and mastering.
This VST plugin allows you to stereo track equalization in (mid-side) mode, as well as panning it without converting to mono, followed by panning.
With FabFilter Pro Q2 you can get maximum sound quality, ease of use, and an innovative interface. 
High performance plugin with clear and transparent audio output. Traditional method equalizer design, such as the bilinear transform, allows for good equalization of curve distortion and unwanted sound coloration. 
Possesses six stripes, also uses a new equalizer method and produces very clear sound output.
This copy has a 48-bit double precision processing function, providing high accuracy, clarity, smoothness, and fast response of controls. What's more, when operating at 44.1 and 48 kilohertz, frequencies are automatically doubled to handle all the processing, resulting in superior sound output. 
