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.

Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.67 (30)
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

Other platforms

SoundFixer (v1.4.1)
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Extension 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

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Pros
  • Significantly improves audio balance and volume.
  • Easy to use and works across multiple platforms.
  • Useful for enhancing audio quality on sites like YouTube.
  • Free and provides quick solutions to sound issues.
Cons
  • Doesn't support some specific websites like Rumble on macOS.
  • Currently lacks a feature to save settings across sessions.
Most mentioned
  • Works effectively on Chrome OS.
  • Helps in balancing audio output from various sources.
  • Appreciated for boosting volume beyond factory settings.
Recent reviews
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

Works friggin great ty
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Extension safety

Risk impact

SoundFixer requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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