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Graphic Equalizer music add-on? - QT-Pro - 2020-07-12
Although the quality of the default music playback is already very good, I was surprised to note the lack of a graphic equalizer and where video sound is concerned, there doesn't appear to be the usual audio options of cinema, cathedral, large hall, etc. I scoured the online repository looking for such an add-on but came up blank. Is such a thing available but perhaps only as an integral component of an add-on named otherwise than graphic equalizer, please?
RE: Graphic Equalizer music add-on? - DaVu - 2020-07-12
(2020-07-12, 10:03)QT-Pro Wrote: cinema, cathedral, large hallThose should be provided by the amp in use. Even equalizing options should be done by the AVR as those will match the speakers in use and shouldn't be any different no matter which playback-device is connected to that amp (Kodi, standalone BR or CD players).
Some time ago @AchimTuran started to create a DSP-Add-on for Kodi. The feature was removed for Kodi 18. Not sure what the current status is.
RE: Graphic Equalizer music add-on? - QT-Pro - 2020-07-12
I'm running a Bose Lifestyle 535 system and surprisingly, it doesn't have any of those options. That said, I have a much cheaper Logitech 5.1 system in my office and that does have the sound effect options but no graphic equalizer.
It certainly isn't a make or break deal because, as I said previously, the default sound quality is already very good. It's just that I like boosting the base and I know others prefer a midrange or treble accentuation. It's really not a biggie where video is concerned however, music is another story.
RE: Graphic Equalizer music add-on? - DaVu - 2020-07-13
(2020-07-12, 11:35)QT-Pro Wrote: I'm running a Bose Lifestyle 535 system
(2020-07-12, 11:35)QT-Pro Wrote: It's just that I like boosting the base and I know others prefer a midrange or treble accentuation
Bass and treble can be adjusted with that system. I just found a german manual for that and it's possible. I guess a german manual won't help you, but still:
https://www.libble.de/bose-lifestyle-535-series-iii/p/631032/?page=0022
RE: Graphic Equalizer music add-on? - QT-Pro - 2020-07-13
Yes, that's true but it's not the same as a graphic equalizer which allows you to visually change all the sliders to get the sound precisely as you want it.
RE: Graphic Equalizer music add-on? - DaVu - 2020-07-14
Also true. But as said. Such a function should be provided by the amp in use. I have to admit, that my Rotel pre-amp doesn't have an equalizer as well and I was never in need of one. But I can see the usecase in your case. So the only option you have is to buy a better sound system
RE: Graphic Equalizer music add-on? - QT-Pro - 2020-07-14
(2020-07-14, 00:50)DaVu Wrote: Also true. But as said. Such a function should be provided by the amp in use. I have to admit, that my Rotel pre-amp doesn't have an equalizer as well and I was never in need of one. But I can see the usecase in your case. So the only option you have is to buy a better sound system
With all due respect, if you want to use that argument, then my PC should come with a graphic equalizer rather than leave DSP processing to apps like JetAudio, Windows Media Player, Cyberlink Power DVD, etc. Even VLC Player has one!
RE: Graphic Equalizer music add-on? - FXB78 - 2020-07-14
Maybe you could set VLC as an external player for music.
RE: Graphic Equalizer music add-on? - QT-Pro - 2020-07-14
(2020-07-14, 11:55)FXB78 Wrote: Maybe you could set VLC as an external player for music.
I can't find any such option in settings. Are you sure that exists?
Actually, it wouldn't be possible because I'm going to be running Kodi within CoreElec.
RE: Graphic Equalizer music add-on? - FXB78 - 2020-07-14
(2020-07-14, 12:21)QT-Pro Wrote:Yes it exists, but not with CoreELEC https://kodi.wiki/view/External_players(2020-07-14, 11:55)FXB78 Wrote: Maybe you could set VLC as an external player for music.
I can't find any such option in settings. Are you sure that exists?
Actually, it wouldn't be possible because I'm going to be running Kodi within CoreElec.
RE: Graphic Equalizer music add-on? - DaVu - 2020-07-14
(2020-07-14, 10:49)QT-Pro Wrote: Even VLC Player has one!
And still I'm saying that this functionality, if it's needed, should be provided by the amp. You connect your PC to your amp and adjust the sound using that equalizer. Then you connect a CD player to that amp and have no option to get the best out of your speakers because that functionality of an equalizer is still limited to the PC only. I'm not saying that this option is useless. I'm only saying that it would be way better if the amp provides it.
RE: Graphic Equalizer music add-on? - QT-Pro - 2020-07-15
(2020-07-14, 21:32)DaVu Wrote:I take on board what you say but let's just agree to disagree. I repeat, it is not a 'can't live without' kind of option because the sound quality is already very good. Should such an add-on ever become available, I for one will be a happy bunny.(2020-07-14, 10:49)QT-Pro Wrote: Even VLC Player has one!
And still I'm saying that this functionality, if it's needed, should be provided by the amp. You connect your PC to your amp and adjust the sound using that equalizer. Then you connect a CD player to that amp and have no option to get the best out of your speakers because that functionality of an equalizer is still limited to the PC only. I'm not saying that this option is useless. I'm only saying that it would be way better if the amp provides it.
RE: Graphic Equalizer music add-on? - scott967 - 2020-07-15
The Kodi DSP worked OK for me, though I didn't really have a use case. But it was abandoned I guess considered to have some incurable defects.
scott s.
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RE: Graphic Equalizer music add-on? - rockerron - 2022-04-09
VLC EQ for music does work. first you need to set the EQ levels in video mode and then go to music mode. The EQ will then work in music mode. Its kind of stupid, but it works. they are working on fixing it for the next release.
RE: Graphic Equalizer music add-on? - Audiodev - 2022-07-17
I was also looking for an equeliser for kodi and I read the posted comments with some frustration. I started using computer audio in 1998 as a mobile DJ, playing mp3 at the time. Initially using winamp but then discovered excellent software, BPM studio. This is very feature rich software, including a graphic equaliser, mixer, automatic gain control and much more. It is really good software and im running a virtual box with win xp only to be able to still use this software. Anyway, I believe a raspberry pi (running Kodi) has a much more powerful processor and running at higher speed than the average pc I used in those days, so why does the comments suggest that graphic equaliser is so difficult to accomplish on raspberry pi 3B or 4?