SoundFixer

SoundFixer

Fixes annoying sound problems in YouTube videos and such - e.g. audio in one channel only, or audio too quiet/loud

What is SoundFixer?
"SoundFixer" is a Chrome extension designed to rectify common audio issues in online videos, such as sound only playing through one channel, or inconsistent volume levels. Easy to use, it offers a practical solution for those frustrated with below-par audio on the web, specifically on platforms like YouTube. While it may not work on all websites due to cross-domain restrictions, SoundFixer is an essential tool to improve your multimedia experience.
Merlin
Stats
Rating: 4.65 (26)
Version: 1.1.0 (Last updated: 2019-11-16)
Creation date: 2019-11-15
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • webNavigation
Size: 20.60K
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Summary

A web extension that lets you fix annoying sound problems on the web e.g. YouTube videos. Sound might play only in one channel, be too quiet at maximum volume, or too loud at minimum volume.

No more "plug your headphones only halfway into the jack" suggestions!

Unfortunately, doesn't work on all websites — specifically, we're not allowed to use the Web Audio API from a cross-domain

This extension is identical to the SoundFixer extension released for Mozilla Firefox, with code changes implemented to render it compatible with Chrome.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Increases audio on most websites
  • Works well for YouTube
  • Easy to use
  • Free
  • Fixes sound issues
Cons
  • May cut the sound of the video (in some cases)
Most mentioned
  • Increases audio on most websites
  • Works well for YouTube
  • Easy to use
  • Fixes sound issues
Recent reviews
by Zaur Gasimov Zaur Gasimov, 2024-04-17

by cepewka13 cepewka13, 2024-03-05

Does it's job and helps a ton when it is needed. Have used it on 4 different browsers and it's worked flawlessly. Amazing for when someone's video isn't coming out of both left and right.
by Michaela Michaela, 2020-03-19
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Safety
Risk impact

SoundFixer is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

SoundFixer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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