In macOS
The Music app has an equalizer, but it only changes songs played in Music. Safari, Spotify, YouTube and games are not affected.
With Tuno
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Open Tuno and allow “System Audio Recording”.
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Turn on the Equalizer in the menu bar panel and pick a preset, such as Bass Booster, Vocal or Laptop Speakers.
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For fine control, open Tuno › Equalizer and drag the 10 bands; save it as your own preset.
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Optional: in Tuno › Output, give each pair of headphones or speakers its own equalizer profile.
macOS 15 or later, Mac with Apple silicon.
Frequently asked questions
Which presets are included?
Flat, Bass Booster, Bass Reducer, Treble Booster, Vocal, Speech & Podcast, Acoustic, Electronic, Rock, Classical, Loudness, Night Mode and Laptop Speakers.
Can headphones and speakers have different EQ?
Yes. Each output device can follow the general setting, use its own preset or have the equalizer turned off. Tuno switches automatically when you change devices.
Does the equalizer distort at high levels?
No. A limiter keeps the sound from clipping when bands are boosted.
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