FxSound Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to FxSound for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is Equalizer APO, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to FxSound and 13 are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to FxSound are Peace Equalizer, SteelSeries GG, Dolby Home Theater and Boom 3D.

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FxSound alternatives are mainly Sound Equalizers, but if you're looking for Audio Players or Background Noise Reduction Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux and Windows. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to FxSound.
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  1. Equalizer APO icon
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    Equalizer APO is a parametric / graphic equalizer for Windows. It is implemented as an Audio Processing Object (APO) for the system effect infrastructure introduced with Windows Vista.

    26 Equalizer APO alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
     
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    Pedro Trujillo
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    A little complex to use, but the only real alternative to fxsound

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    • Most users think Equalizer APO is a great FxSound alternative.

    • Equalizer APO is the most popular Windows alternative to FxSound.

    • Equalizer APO is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FxSound.

    • Equalizer APO is Free and Open SourceFxSound is also Free and Open Source
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    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.

    37 SteelSeries GG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Elevates PC audio and delivers a surround sound experience through a PC's built-in speakers, headphones, or a connected home theater.

    15 Dolby Home Theater alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Dolby Home Theater as an Alternative to FxSound
    Pedro Trujillo
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    You need to have a pc from a selected brand to use this

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    • Dolby Home Theater is the most popular commercial alternative to FxSound.

    • Dolby Home Theater is Paid and ProprietaryFxSound is Free and Open Source
  4. Boom 3D icon
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    Transforms audio by delivering immersive 3D surround sound, boosting volume, offering custom equalizer presets, wireless control, audio player, app-specific volume control, and more, with access to global radio stations and patent-pending technology ensuring comprehensive media enhancement.

    24 Boom 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • Boom 3D is the most popular Android, Mac, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to FxSound.

    • Boom 3D is Paid and ProprietaryFxSound is Free and Open Source
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    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.

    13 Breakaway Audio Enhancer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  6. DeskFX icon
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    Audio enhancer providing equalizer, customizable effects such as bass boost, reverb, and amplification, system-wide controls, real-time processing, and noise suppression. Compatible with streaming services and various environments, offering low latency and efficient CPU usage.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  7. Nahimic icon
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    3D audio software Nahimic is compatible with a list of computers and motherboards from different partners as MSI and Gigabyte/Aorus embedding a 8th Gen. Intel Processor.

    12 Nahimic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. AQUA (eAPO) icon
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    Welcome to AQUA, a modern platform for audio equalization on Windows. Please note that EqualizerAPO is a prerequisite for our application. Our current features include

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    PC Equalizer is a Graphical User Interface for "Equalizer APO" which is a parametric / graphic equalizer for Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
     
  10. TDR Nova icon
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    NOVA is a parallel dynamic equalizer. Appearing in the familiar layout of a parametric equalizer, each band also includes a full featured dynamics section allowing the processor to cover an impressively wide range of applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Comments about TDR Nova as an Alternative to FxSound
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    VST plugin not a stand alone audio enhancer

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • TDR Nova is Free and ProprietaryFxSound is Free and Open Source
  11. Equalify icon
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    Equalify is a equalizer for Spotify.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Spotify
     
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