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The audio quality is extremely dependent on your device and speaker system. Following are some tips in order to optimize the equalizer usage.

How to start

XEQ, has included more than 20 professional presets, try them all to see which one comes closest to your needs. Once identified, you can change it by acting on the sliders.

Fully Presets

Presets save every parameter of the DSP chain, including:

  • EQ (all bands)
  • MBC (Multiband Compressor)
  • LIM (Limiter)
  • DRY Mix
  • Input Gain
  • Balance

Share your Sound Signature Did you create the perfect preset? Don’t keep it to yourself! Take a screenshot of your curve and share it on Reddit (r/androidapps or r/headphones). Show the community how you unlocked the full potential of your device with XEQ.

Slider Fine Adjust

You can easily fine-adjust the sliders by tapping the slider labels that indicate the level of each band [dB].

The other method is to tap above or below each slider knob to increment or decrement step by step.

Equalizer Settings

The XEQ Equalizer provides advanced sound control with two key parameters: IN GAIN and DRY MIX. Learn how they work and how to optimize them for the best audio experience.

IN GAIN knob allows you to adjust the level of the incoming audio signal before it is processed by the equalizer. This control is crucial for preventing distortion or loss of sound quality.

DRY MIX Original Signal Mix indicator determines the balance between the original sound and the processed sound from the equalizer.

  • 0% (All effect): The sound output is fully processed by the equalizer.
  • 50% (Mix): A mix between the original sound and the equalized sound.
  • 100% (Eq Flat/off): No modifications are applied to the audio signal.

Equalizer Bands (Pro)

Choose Your Precision: From 5 to 21 Bands

With the Pro version, you are in total control of your audio. You can customize your experience by choosing the number of bands that fits your needs, ranging from a quick 5-band setup to our ultra-precise 21-band configuration. Whether you want a fast adjustment or professional-grade tuning, we have the right tool for every moment.

Why Our 21-Band EQ is a Game Changer

It’s not just about having more sliders—it’s about how you hear the music. We’ve engineered a smart “hybrid” layout that gives you the best of both worlds:

  • Powerful, Natural Bass: For the lower frequencies, the controls are designed to give you warmth and “punch” with just a few movements. This prevents your audio from sounding “muddy” or boomy, ensuring a clean and heavy low-end.
  • HD Detail on Mids & Highs: This is where the magic happens. We’ve tripled the number of bands in the range where your ears are most sensitive. Want to make a vocal pop? Or bring out the crisp detail in an acoustic guitar? Our closely-spaced bands allow you to fine-tune the clarity with surgical precision.

The Perfect Sweet Spot

Most standard equalizers (5 or 10 bands) are too limited for serious listening, while professional 31-band systems can be overwhelming and confusing.

Our 21-band system is the “perfect balance”:

  1. Intuitive: Simple and musical where you need power (the bass).
  2. Surgical: Ultra-precise where you need clarity (mids and highs).
  3. Transparent: Designed to enhance your audio while keeping it sounding natural and lifelike.

Upgrade to Pro, choose your level of control, and start hearing your music like never before!

Limiter

Compression reduces the dynamic range of a sound. It turns down the loudest parts of the sound while bringing the quietest parts up. This makes the volume more consistent but decreases the dynamic range. 

Limiter parameters

  • Threshold is the point that the compressor kicks in
  • Ratio determines how much the volume is reduced by
  • Attack Time is how quickly the compressor engages and reduces the volume of the audio
  • Release Time is how long it takes the compressor to dis-engage
  • Post Gain is necessary to compensate we use the ‘make-up gain’ or ‘output gain’ control to increase the volume of the audio coming out of the compressor

Threshold and Ratio

Attack and Release time

Multiband Compressor

What’s the difference between a compressor and a limiter? A compressor is used for shaping the dynamic range of a signal by attenuating the loud parts and boosting the quiet parts, while a limiter is designed to catch peaks, prevent audio clipping, and preserve sonic integrity.

Multiband Compressor advantage

Multiband compressors can act differently on different frequency bands. The advantage of multiband compression over full-bandwidth compression is that problems related to a specific frequency range can be fixed without unnecessary compression in the other, unrelated frequencies. The downside is that frequency-specific compression is more complex and requires more processing capacity than full-bandwidth compression and can introduce phase issues.

XEQ Multiband Compressor

We have chosen a professional vintage style, inspired by the best analog compressors, with a very smooth sound.

We have 3 bands, just like the best-known traditional compressors.
1 – The first band goes from 0Hz -> Low Xover
2 – The second band goes from Low Xover -> Hight Xover
3 – The third band goes from Hight Xover -> 20Khz Low Xover

Low Xover value (Max position) = Hight Xover value (Low position) -> Two bands only

The Bypass switch temporarily excludes all the bands.

Buffer Size

With this parameter, you can improve the definition of the processed audio. The buffer size controls how much temporary memory is used for audio before processing. A smaller buffer reduces latency but increases the risk of dropout (sound interruptions) and crackling (distortions). The band frequencies will become more precise and the presets will change their sound could require a manual adjustment. Some devices works better with the MIN selection (the lowest – default).

Spotify Control Bar Connection Settings

Follow these steps to enable the connection between XEQ and Spotify.

1 – Open Spotify App click the profile image
2 – Click Setting and Privacy
3 – Enable Device Broadcast Status
4 – Skip the song to trigger the new information to SpotiQ.

The song information to SpotiQ will be updated only when a new song is played.

Audio Compatibility Mode

In this mode, not all music players are supported because some do not comply with the latest guidelines provided by Android developers or choose not to explicitly support external equalizer apps.

This mode is essential for use with Android Auto and to address issues on Google Pixel devices related to LDAP and AptX protocols

Audio Compatibility Mode
Supported Music Players

Audio Compatibility Mode
Unsupported Music Players

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