Here are some equalizer apps you can install from the Google Play Store.
10 Band Equalizer opens as an overlay, so whatever app you have open, this app will appear over it. Once opened, you can manually adjust the frequencies or select from one of the preset options. The app does a great job of adjusting the sound, so the change is quite noticeable. 10 Band Equalizer does include ads, and there is no pro version to remove that functionality.
Equalizer also has a nifty feature called Preset auto-detect. What this feature does (when enabled) is to detect the best matching EQ preset, based on the song you are currently listening to. The Preset auto-detect actually does an outstanding job of matching a preset to a song. Also included you will find bass boost, surround sound, and sound amplifier. Equalizer comes in a free app as well as a paid version ($1.99). The paid version adds the following features to the free version:
Save Custom PresetsDelete, Edit, Rename PresetsCreate Home-screen shortcut for PresetsBackup and Restore Presets from SD card
The app also includes a widget, so you can gain quick access to sound control from the Android home screen. Bass Boost and Equalizer works with most music players available for Android. The free version of the app does include ads, but you can remove the ads by watching videos to collect coins (10 coins per video and you need 50 coins to remove the ads).
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You won’t hear much difference with the Virtualization effect unless you are wearing headphones (and even then, it’s a very subtle difference). Fortunately, the effects aren’t just On/Off. You can enable them and then adjust how much of the effect you want to add to your sound by moving the slider to the right or left. You’ll find quite a lot of EQ presets in the Profiles tab, as well as the ability to add new profiles. Equalizer FX is free and does include a bar of unobtrusive ads at the bottom of the window.
Of course, the app also allows you to manually control a 5 band EQ, as well as select from a few presets. Headphones Equalizer is free (without ads) and also offers a paid version that unlocks a few added features.
The only caveat to this app is that it functions as an overlay, so it’s not a full-screen app. There is one unique feature for this in that, while open, it will display a visual ring waveform of your music. This particular app is fairly simple, but it does get the job done. Sound Equalizer For Android is free and doesn’t include ads.
The app also includes a built-in music player, so any tunes you have downloaded on your device can be played from within the app. There are no preset EQs to choose from, so you have to build your own set of custom adjustments. You can, however, choose from a small selection of rooms for which to listen (such as small room, medium room, large room, medium hall, and large hall). So even if you’re not using YouTube Music, Equalizer Music Player does a great job with your local music collection. The app is free and doesn’t include ads.
Those hoping to use the VLC EQ for other music apps will find themselves disappointed, as it only works within the app itself. The app is free, open-source, and contains no ads.
If you consider yourself an audiophile and understand how personal sound tastes can be, Neutralizer is the app for you. It is highly recommended that you do not use this with the built-in device speakers, but rather headphones. Neutralizer does work with most music players and allows you to add multiple profiles. A profile is added by adjusting the sound of each frequency until you can barely hear the tone. Once you’re done, save the profile and the sound you hear will be customized perfectly to your hearing. The app is free, contains no ads, and does offer in-app purchases.
