SoundFixer

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

SoundFixer Chrome Extension - Fix Annoying Audio Issues

"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.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Rating: 4.68
(31)
Version: 1.1.0 (Last updated: 2019-11-16)
Creation date: 2019-11-15
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • webNavigation
Size: 20.60K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
SoundFixer (v1.4.1)
46,842+ 4.42 (385)
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Balances sound output effectively for stereo and mono content
  • Increases volume significantly, enhancing listening experience especially for podcasts and videos on various platforms
  • User-friendly interface and easy to set up
  • Works across multiple browsers without issues
  • Free to use and offers substantial improvements for sound quality
Cons
  • Does not work on specific platforms like Rumble on macOS
  • Needs a feature to save settings across sessions or tabs for convenience
  • Some users experience issues with sound cutting out or failing to function correctly
  • May only work on specific web pages and not universally across all content
Most mentioned
  • The ability to fix audio balance issues between left and right speakers
  • Volume boosting capability
  • Compatibility with multiple platforms and browsers
  • Requests for feature enhancements like saving sound settings permanently
User reviews
I needed to watch a playlist on YT and all the videos' sound was coming out of my left speaker and this fixed it.
by Tomas, 2025-01-29

I've been using this extension for quite some time now. I have two remote-bluetooth speakers that play off of my TV that I stream content on. Well, one is farther away from where I sit and the other one is very close. I have no other placement options. Since my TV does not have Bluetooth capabilities, I had to add a transmitter with an optical (for the best sound quality) input from my TV to a Bluetooth transmitter. While the transmitter broadcasts in stereo, there are no balance controls on it. Unfortunately, the 'optical' output of the TV can't be balanced either, since the optical out of the TV typically feeds into a sound processor and will be balanced there. A balance adjustment on that output could cause issues on the processor and its most typical uses and controls. If I had a processor to put the signal into before transmitting the Bluetooth signal, I wouldn't be typing this, because I wouldn't need your extension. But, alas, I do. It would be great if the transmitter or the TV could process the sound using a physical balance setting, which would then feed a Bluetooth transmitter, I wouldn't need to be looking for another solution, but I don't have it, so here I am!!! I know I may not have been very clear, but please read until the end... I'm not the best writer, because I'm disabled with permanent post concussion disorder, so I don't think and explain things very well. Continued: The remote speakers that are paired together in a stereo config, and they expect an already balanced signal from the sound processor. Therefore, their volume control is not separate either. Turn one up, the other goes up the same amount. I said all of that to say this... Since my equipment has no balance controls in any of the hardware, I needed a software solution. This simple little extension does the job of balancing most of my output sounds from my Chromebook quite nicely. The only upgrade I would like to see, is a pinned setting for all of the web page balances to be able to set it once and forget it just like you do on most sound processors. I would like to see the same pin option for the volume boost setting as well. This is especially important when you are listening to a playlist of songs or videos. I'd like it if that setting would be pinned across all of the tabs as well as instances of using it in a new Chrome window. Maybe a "hold setting" button, or something similar. I like to make a nice playlist and kick back and veg out while listening to it. It's a pain in the backside to have to set this up every 3-4 minutes or so, when the song changes to the next one in the playlist. I hope I described my situation well enough for you to possibly make this nice upgrade for me or us all. I am sure that I am not the only user that this hold setting would help. It is still a 10-star review on a 5-star scale! P.S. If Google stops supporting this, is there an alternative way to obtain support for this? Or, am I just kicking a dead horse? BTW, This would also be great as an app. That way it can be used in other audio sources like Streamlabs games, VLC, or even in other browsers too. Not sure if this solution is something that can be done easily or maybe not! Either way... It may be something to consider. God bless you with everything you need and some nice wants too. I ask for this in our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ's, most holy and mighty name... Amen!
by Mike Patriot, 2024-09-15

basicamente una combinación de volume booster con toMono, así que está firme. Te deja subir el volumen full y pasarlo de mono a estereo para videos con mal audio
by Baba, 2024-08-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

SoundFixer requires very minimum permissions.

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