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FxSound

Free and open-source software to boost sound quality, volume, and bass. Including an equalizer, effects, and presets for customized audio.

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  1.  Sound Effects
  2.  Normalize Volume
  3.  Skin customization
  4.  Mix Music

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  • myf reviewed FxSound  

    Excellent for laptop speakers: can change speech that normally sounds like coming from a tin can closed in the bottommost table drawer to surprisingly clear and crisp and way more intelligible (not necessarily pleasant, but huge beneficial boost nonetheless).

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  • myf reviewed FxSound  

    Excellent for laptop speakers: can change speech that normally sounds like coming from a tin can closed in the bottommost table drawer to surprisingly clear and crisp and way more intelligible (not necessarily pleasant, but huge beneficial boost nonetheless).

  • myf liked FxSound
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Comments and Reviews

   
Comment summary: FxSound is praised for its ability to enhance sound quality, with users noting improvements in gaming, tablet, and earphone audio, as well as Bluetooth speakers. The software is described as user-friendly with an effective equalizer. However, some users find the presets lacking diversity and criticize the ambiance slider for producing echo effects. Concerns about missing features like a preamp are also mentioned.
Top Positive Comment
Irving O.
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Genial, poseo un speaker Bluetooth y lo ecualiza bien!!

Top Negative Comment
BaronVonButthole
0

I used it for quite a long time, always frustrated by something about it. For example, I always had to use the deprecated Microsoft uninstall troubleshooter just to upgrade the f'n thing every time. EVERY. TIME.

And it was only just very recently they stopped forcing the main UI to be "always on top".

And it still doesn't work properly with the task bar.

I gave up after installing the most recent version. FxSound destroyed all the sound output on my system, giving it an awful phase-shift sound. They probably ramped the gain up into the stratosphere, but I gave up. I'm done troubleshooting this trashware.

Now I run Equalizer APO, Peace, and SoundSwitch. Yeah, it was a little bit more setup, but it works SO much better now and I can actually CONTROL my audio now.

myf
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Excellent for laptop speakers: can change speech that normally sounds like coming from a tin can closed in the bottommost table drawer to surprisingly clear and crisp and way more intelligible (not necessarily pleasant, but huge beneficial boost nonetheless).

james616
0

Way better than the AudioWizard software that comes with Asus laptops.

azw79
0

Very simple and Perfectooo

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phartsmone
0

Terrible. All the ambience slider does is produce an annoying echo sound, which would be easy enough to avoid if it weren't for most presets including it. Few presets sound distinct to begin with. It also does some driver voodoo, which makes for inconsistent output.

anti_canada_ranger
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FOSS but very limited. Lacks a preamp and some of the settings like "bass boost" and "surround sound" are dubiously unmarked

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What is FxSound?

FxSound (formerly known as DFX) is a high-fidelity digital audio processing program. It brings you booming bass, crystal clear audio and high fidelity by optimizing your music in real time. That means you get a studio quality listening experience without the need for overly expensive headphones or speakers. FxSound simply runs in the background. Just turn on your music and enjoy an improved listening experience. Its features include:

  • EQ: Balanced your sound with 9-band graphical EQ with customizable center frequencies.
  • Visualizer: Built-in audio visualizer to feel your music.
  • Effects: Boosted bass and volume to improve your music and movie viewing experience. You can also enhance clarity of audio or add ambiance and surround effects.
  • Presets: Presets professionally designed for music, gaming, movies, transcription, and more. Additional presets can be found here. You can also make your own presets and share them.

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  •  163 Open Issues
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Our users have written 13 comments and reviews about FxSound, and it has gotten 71 likes

FxSound was added to AlternativeTo by Martin Ligabue on and this page was last updated . FxSound is sometimes referred to as FxSound.Fx Sound Enhancer, FxSound.