Audio Equalizer and Amplifier

Name: Audio Equalizer and Amplifier
Rating: 3.2083 (72 reviews)
Author: Lunu

Globally control audio equalization and volume level of media elements

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The Audio Equalizer and Amplifier Chrome extension empowers you to adjust audio equalization for web media elements globally. With controls over multiple frequency bands including bass, treble, and intermediate ranges (60 Hz to 16 KHz), you can fine-tune your listening experience beyond simple volume adjustments. The toolbar provides quick access to about 12 preset equalizer profiles or allows you to create your own customized settings.

Additionally, the extension includes pre-amplification and global volume controls for each profile, enabling comprehensive audio management from a convenient popup window. Designed for users seeking precise control over audio playback in their browser, it supports profile-based settings and includes helpful features like FAQ guidance and bug reporting via its GitHub page.

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By:

Lunu

Daily users:

1,747 -21

Rating:

3.21

(72)

Version:

0.1.4 Last updated: 2021-05-11

Version code:

5229994

Creation date:

2019-02-07

Risk:

Permissions:

storage
contextMenus

Size:

82.79K

URLs:

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Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 2,200 ▲ 1

Other rankings

#199 in Tabs ▼ 1

#360 in Photos, Music & Videos ▲ 6

#14 in hd quality keyword 21

#16 in audio keyword 57 ▼ 2

#19 in quality keyword 31 ▲ 1

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Audio Equalizer and Amplifier (v0.2.2)

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Audio Equalizer and Amplifier (v0.2.2)

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User reviews

Users generally appreciate the add-on's ability to equalize and improve sound quality. However, multiple reviews report significant issues including excessive and automatic volume increases, audio glitches, and problems with compatibility on various websites. The add-on can behave unpredictably by turning itself on during playback, and some users find its interface confusing or non-responsive. These issues often lead to frustration, diminishing the add-on's reliability and usability.

Pros

Effective at equalizing sound when it works
One of the few extensions available for sound quality enhancement

Cons

Causes audio bugs and incompatibility with some websites (e.g., no sound on NYT videos, radio sites)
Automatically increases volume excessively and unpredictably, sometimes ramping volume up to maximum
Audio glitches including stuttering, popping noises, and distorted or cracked sound
Extension turns itself on during playback even if it's switched off
Interface or controls are confusing or non-functioning for some users

Recent reviews

by 退出*****, 2025-03-23

by 远离*****, 2025-02-10

This add on works for equalizing but causes audio bugs. some websites have stopped working, e.g. videos on nyt homepage have no sound. on youtube it causes volume increases every time you seek to somewhere in the video or skip.

by ma*****, 2024-07-30

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Audio Equalizer and Amplifier requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

Audio Equalizer and Amplifier has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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