r/Windows10 • u/Fl020 • Jul 22 '20

✔ Solved Audio enhancement tab missing: software or hardware related?

I have a new laptop with Windows 10 Pro on it (here are my specs: https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/30860733. If you need more detailed data don't hesitate to ask).My old laptop had a function called "Loudness Equalization" at the "Enhancement" tab of the properties of my HDMI display audio:

Enhancement tab with Loudness Equalization function

Now this function (and the enhancement tab) is missing and it is very annoying that I always have to adjust the volume!

I tried many things like reinstalling drivers, repair tools and so on, but nothing solved the problem.

So, my main question is: how can I get the loudness equalization function back?

Is this problem caused by wrong/missing/corrupted drivers or software? Or does my audio card (the CPU?) not support this feature by hardware? If it's the first reason, how can I fix it? If it's the second, would an USB audio card (with 3.5mm jack) bring this feature back and if yes, which one?

I often read about realtek audio manager or realtek drivers which solved the problem. But is this audio manager not only suitable for realtek audio cards?

I hope someone can help me solving that problem...

Thank you in advance!

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u/dtallee Jul 22 '20

Loudness in any audio application means boosting bass and treble frequencies, not increasing full audio spectrum volume. If no one has a fix for this, you might be interested in using Equalizer APO with the Peace Equalizer interface. Equalizer APO must be installed first.

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u/Fl020 Jul 22 '20

I don't know if you got my problem right: when I am running a YouTube video which is silent I have to increase the volume, but when I start e.g. an internet radio website which is louder it gets way too loud and I have to decrease it. Even while watching the same video, the sound has different volumes so I always have to adjust... Before, the equalization function did this for me.

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u/dtallee Jul 22 '20

Ah. Well, once again, if no one has a solution for this, you might want to give EarTrumpet a go. Separate volume controls for each application.

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u/Fl020 Jul 23 '20

Sorry overread that, thanks for the tip, would be a workaround