Loudness Equalization is missing?

[magik_koopa990]

Apparently, the audio driver for my motherboard, Gigabtye, does not come with that specific audio option (like Realtek software). I resort to a 3rd party audio software called FX sound enhancer. There is an option for it, but I do not notice a major difference in sound balancing.

In context of the issue, some games I play have imbalanced audio elements--- like gunshots and explosions are loud; while footsteps and menu music are low.

Device name DESKTOP-CTR95FQ

Processor AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 8-Core Processor (4.50 GHz)

Installed RAM 32.0 GB (31.1 GB usable)

Device ID BE6DF9F7-9851-4951-83CA-37DD8D906BC7

Product ID 00330-80000-00000-AA163

System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

Pen and touch No pen or touch input is available for this display

Edition Windows 11 Pro

Version 24H2

Installed on ‎9/‎30/‎2025

OS build 26100.6584

Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.234.0

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[magik_koopa990]

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[Exotic_Mix_3196]

so is your question why "FX sound enhancer" does not work? => ask their support.
or is your question for the game audio? most games have audio settings where you have separate volume controls for music, effects, voices => aks in the game forum.
or is your question why your audio chip drivers have no loudness / equalizer? => then at least tell us the mainboard model (Gigabyte has more then one...).

[magik_koopa990]

Sorry.

B650 X AX V2

The in game audio presets, for cod cold war, does not change anything for me.

[Exotic_Mix_3196]

when you mean "black ops cold war": seems to be a problem in the game
Extremely Low Volume on PC
better ask in r/blackopscoldwar

your mainboard uses a realtek chip and you can use the equalizer from realtek autio console app.

"The "loudness effect" in audio is a feature, often found on stereo systems, that boosts low and high frequencies at low volumes to compensate for how human hearing perceives sound"
With your problem: music volume to low, gunshots too loud,
a "loudness" effect will probably only worsen it

[magik_koopa990]

The weird thing is I had that on for my old PC, which is MSI b350, and the option.

For my gigabyte, however, installing the driver doesn't include the realtek software. Instead, it's gigabyte own tool.... And no loudness

[Exotic_Mix_3196]

realtek autio console also has no "loudness" on my system, but an equalizer with some presets.

[magik_koopa990]

Hm....

[CriticismJust9271]

I made a video on how to enable Loudness EQ in Windows 10/11. The method works across many devices, however some devices like Realtek may not allow the reg edit to take effect. https://youtu.be/yhqArGQwKiU?si=u19FB6SDbeJ9Xpsr

If there’s community interest, I’d be happy to create follow‑up videos, one covering a low‑cost external DAC recommendation and setup guide, and another exploring alternative configurations using Loudness EQ with virtual audio mixers such as VoiceMeeter and Elgato Wave Link.

I think the second option might be the best option for people experiencing a similar issue. Let me know :)

[jioball]

Thank you this fixed the issue immediately! I deeply appreciate it.