How to Set Up an Equalizer on Your Android Device

Equalizers on Android have always been a bit quirky. The OS supports them, sure, but user-friendliness wasn’t exactly a top priority. Some music apps have built-in equalizers, others don’t. A few phones come with system-wide equalizer settings, but oddly enough, YouTube Music still doesn’t. And when it does work, it’s not always consistent.

So, if you’re looking for fine-tuned audio control on your phone, your best bet is to install a dedicated equalizer app. We’ve put together a list of great options that are definitely worth checking out.

Equalizer and Bass Booster

This app from Coocent does exactly what its name suggests: it gives you an equalizer and a bass boost. You get a five-band equalizer, ten preset sound profiles, and a bass enhancement feature. The developers claim it works with most music and video players — even FM radio.

Music Volume EQ

One of the most popular apps in its category. It also offers a five-band equalizer, nine presets, volume control, bass boost, and sound enhancement. It works well with most audio and video players. While it might not have as many settings as some others, it’s more than enough for most users.

SoundID

This one has a neat trick — it can mimic the sound profile of different headphone models, making your own headphones sound like something else entirely. It supports nearly all players, both local and streaming. It’s a pretty advanced app and might feel a bit complex at first, but after a couple of setup sessions, it gets easier to use.

Flat Equalizer

A popular app with a wide range of features: a 10-band equalizer, bass boost, volume booster, and 3D audio effects. There are also preset profiles for different music genres. The interface might feel a little busy, and the free version includes ads, but overall, it’s a powerful tool to tweak your sound just the way you like it.

XEQ Equalizer & Bass Booster

XEQ offers a 10-band equalizer, bass boost, audio virtualization, and volume boosting. It also has some smart features like auto gain adjustment and presets tailored to specific devices. It even works with Spotify. The only downside? On phones with aggressive battery-saving modes, it might not run well in the background.