Dolby Home Theater AlternativesAudio Players and other similar apps like Dolby Home Theater

Dolby Home Theater is described as 'Elevates PC audio and delivers a surround sound experience through a PC's built-in speakers, headphones, or a connected home theater' and is a Audio Player in the audio & music category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Dolby Home Theater for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and Chrome OS apps. The best Dolby Home Theater alternative is FxSound, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Dolby Home Theater are SteelSeries GG, RootlessJamesDSP, Breakaway Audio Enhancer and Hesuvi.

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Dolby Home Theater alternatives are mainly Audio Players but may also be Sound Equalizers or Volume Control Tools. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Dolby Home Theater.

Dolby Home Theater

Audio Player
Paid • Proprietary

Dolby Home Theater v4 elevates PC audio and delivers a surround sound experience through a PC's built-in speakers, headphones, or a connected home theater.

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Dolby Home Theater alternatives page was last updated Jul 24, 2023

FxSound
Free and open-source software to boost sound quality, volume, and bass. Including an equalizer, effects, and presets for customized audio.
16 FxSound alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Sound Equalizer
Platforms
- Windows
FxSound Features
Normalize Volume
Sound Effects
Skin customization
Mix Music
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FxSound VS Dolby Home Theater
Is FxSound a good alternative to Dolby Home Theater?
- FxSound is the most popular Windows alternative to Dolby Home Theater.
- FxSound is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Dolby Home Theater.
- FxSound is Free and Open SourceDolby Home Theater is Paid and Proprietary

SteelSeries GG
SteelSeries GG is a platform that helps you connect with your gear and people. It bundles all the SteelSeries apps into one simple platform. Use it to clip, tune, set up, and share your gaming moments. Some of the apps that you can use: sonar, moments, 3D Aim Trainer, engine.
31 SteelSeries GG alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Sound Equalizer
- Background Noise Reduction Tool
Platforms
- Windows
SteelSeries GG Features
Configuration
Dynamic lighting
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RootlessJamesDSP
An implementation of the system-wide JamesDSP audio processing engine for non-rooted Android devices.

It doesn't use the Android builtin Equalizer and has a lot more functionalities.
9 RootlessJamesDSP alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
RootlessJamesDSP Features
No Root Required
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RootlessJamesDSP VS Dolby Home Theater
Is RootlessJamesDSP a good alternative to Dolby Home Theater?
- RootlessJamesDSP is the most popular Android alternative to Dolby Home Theater.
- RootlessJamesDSP is Free and ProprietaryDolby Home Theater is Paid and Proprietary

Breakaway Audio Enhancer
Breakaway Audio Enhancer dramatically improves the quality of the listening experience by digitally remastering audio in real-time with the same technology used by the pros in the music and broadcast business.
12 Breakaway Audio Enhancer alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Sound Equalizer
Platforms
- Windows
Breakaway Audio Enhancer Features
Multiband audio compression
Sound Effects
Mix Music
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Breakaway Audio Enhancer VS Dolby Home Theater
Is this a good alternative to Dolby Home Theater?
- Breakaway Audio Enhancer is the most popular commercial alternative to Dolby Home Theater.
- Breakaway Audio Enhancer is Paid and ProprietaryDolby Home Theater is also Paid and Proprietary

Hesuvi
Hesuvi imitates the binaural sound effect of many surround virtualizations by making use of Equalizer APO's convolution filter.
4 Hesuvi alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
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Razer Surround
Razer Surround audio software features 7.1 virtual surround sound, personalized settings in the cloud and compatible with any stereo headphones. It also brings in EQ for music.
11 Razer Surround alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Razer Surround Features
Bass booster
Heads-Up Display
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Boom 3D
Boom 3D is powered by our patented 3D Surround Sound technology that works on any headsets! From an incredible design to futuristic features like Volume Booster, advanced Equalizer Presets, in-built Audio Player, amazing Audio Effects.
21 Boom 3D alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Boom 3D Features
Bass booster
Built-in Equalizer
Built-in player
Sound Effects
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Boom 3D VS Dolby Home Theater
Is Boom 3D a good alternative to Dolby Home Theater?
- Boom 3D is the most popular Mac, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Dolby Home Theater.
- Boom 3D is Paid and ProprietaryDolby Home Theater is also Paid and Proprietary

Ears: Bass Boost, EQ Any Audio!
EQ any audio you find on the web, live! Crank the bass, dim the highs, up the vocals: all with Ears!
21 Ears: Bass Boost, EQ Any Audio! alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Sound Equalizer
- Audio Player
Platforms
- Chrome OS
- Google Chrome
Ears: Bass Boost, EQ Any Audio! Features
Portable
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Bass booster
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DeskFX Audio Enhancer Software
DeskFX audio enhancer software is designed for you to modify and enhance the music and audio played through your speakers and headphones, to provide you with the best possible sound experience.
20 DeskFX Audio Enhancer Software alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Audio Player
Platforms
- Windows
DeskFX Audio Enhancer Software Features
Ad-free
Presets
Audio playback
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WALE
Windows Audio Loudness Equalizer

Wale calculates appropriate volume of each app in real time from app's average peak level and try to equalize peak levels of each app to desired level.
5 WALE alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Volume Control Tool
Platforms
- Windows
WALE VS Dolby Home Theater
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Bongiovi DPS
Instantaneously correct, improve and optimize the sound of any computer system with Bongiovi DPS.
17 Bongiovi DPS alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Audio Player
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
Bongiovi DPS Features
Customizable
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A.R.I.S.E. Sound Mod
ARISE puts together sound enhancements like VIPER4Android, Asus Zenfone 3 libraries with DTS effect, Huawei MedaiPad M2 Harman & Kardon sound effects, Huawei P9 sound libraries, Lenovo K3 Note MaxxAudio, LeTv Max 2 Dolby Atmos, Sony LDAC Bluetooth codec etc.
21 A.R.I.S.E. Sound Mod alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Android
A.R.I.S.E. Sound Mod Features
Root required
Bass booster
Hi-Fi Sound
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