Best Equalizer APO Setups
We all know that Equalizer APO is one of the best audio processing tools for windows based pcs. It’s true strength lies in it’s ability to integrate with apps such as Peace, HeSuvi and Voice Meeter Banana, etc. Each one of the latter mentioned apps have their own strengths however, you need to apply little mind and logic to get the best setup for your use cases such as gaming, live streaming, music listening, etc.
To make your job easier, we have shared some of the best equalizer apo setups in combination with Hesuvi, Peace and some more tools on this page. If you want better music quality, clearer voices during meetings or professional audio without noise, check out all the customized setups shared exclusively for you.
Setup for Competitive Gaming
Competitive gamers and professional gamers enjoy positional audio cues likes footsteps, gunshots, movement sounds and reload sounds. HeSuVi does the job efficiently as it uses HRIR/HRTF virtualization to covert the multi channel surround sound into headphone friendly audio.
With this setup, you will get better directional awareness, easier enemy detection, improved positioning, etc. So, try out the below setup with the settings shared here.
Best HeSuVi Profiles:
- Waves NX
- OpenAL
- Sennheiser GSX
- CMSS-3D
- Dolby Headphone DH2
Setup for Casual Gaming
Peace Equalizer has the easy to use Equalizer controls that enhance music, dialogues, footsteps and more. Casual gamers can enjoy the output with this setup with minimal competitive advantage. It is best for better bass response and rich audio effects. It has easy preset management and user friendly controls.
Setup for Music Listening
Peace is best for music listening as it provides a graphical user interface which makes it easy to control audio frequencies according to one’s personal choice and needs. Peace can boost bass, and enhances treble and vocal quality, etc. It has AutoEQ headphone correction which improves overall clarity and best for better instrument separation, customized sounds, etc.
Setup for Music Enthusiasts
Most of the new age headphones come with a perfectly balanced frequency response. If you don’t have such headphones or you are wanting to get more from your headphones, you can try this setup. Download and install AutoEQ software on your windows pc as it has AutoEQ profiles which help to correct imperfections in headphones or audio source (audio file or music stream). This setup is best for accurate frequency balance, better headphone performance and neutral sound reproduction, etc.
Setup for Movies
Hesuvi is the only choice if you would like to enjoy movies with cenematic surround sound and enhanced immersion. It provides improved dialogue positioning and best for home theater experience. Check out the setup and the recommended HeSuVi profiles for watching movies like never before.
Best HeSuVi Profiles:
- Waves NX
- Dolby Headphones DH2
- DTS headphone:X
Setup for Online Classes
Online classes post pandemic period accross the globe has seen a massive spike and of course, it’s one of the convenient ways to share and upgrade skills. But therein lies the problem, and that is nothing but low sound frequencies and external noise, etc. Peace Equalizer is the best choice to get better voice clarity while attending online meetings and classes. Check out the below setup for improved focus, reduced noise and reduced background distractions.
Example for Meeting Software: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet
Setup for Live Streaming
When it comes to live streaming, Voice Meeter Banana developed by VB Audio is what you need to go with. It provides the best streaming audio controls with better broadcast quality. And, it does the audio routing effectively along with microphone processing. Check out the setup before you actually start streaming.
The above shared combinations for each task are tested and working well in ideal conditions. You can try out different combinations on your own for powerful equalization, virtual surround sound, clearer voice and immersive sound for competitive/casual gaming, music listening and live streaming, etc.
Conclusion
There is no single setup for everyone such as Gamer, Live Streamer, Music enthusiast or a movie lover. While some combinations provide AutoEQ profiles, Speech focused equalization and immersion, they may not be suitable for all the tasks such as professional gaming, online classes or music listening, etc.
We have researched a lot and tried the above shared setups on our own and decided to share them with our website visitors like you. Let us know in the comments if you are looking for any best setup for your end goal such as voice chat, content creation or remote working, et., we will try to include them as well in the near future.