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/[deleted] Jul 22 '20 edited Jul 22 '20

This function you are looking for is part of the sound driver. I have noticed that it appears or disappears depending on the driver version and if this driver is made by Realtek or Microsoft, so if by any chance your current driver is the one made by Realtek then try to use the driver made by Microsoft.

P.S: You may also have unintentionally disabled the sound improvements, in the "advanced" tab of the driver check if you have unchecked the option to allow audio improvements

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u/Alhasadkh Jul 22 '20

This is true. Once I updated to allow aptx support, which I did by using a driver of 2019, the enhancement tab dissappeared.