The Sound Enhancer mystery.

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The Sound Enhancer mystery.

Hi.

Can someone point me to the definitive explanation of what Sound Enhancer does?

I have read explanations ranging from 'a loudness button', equalizer, stereo widener, something like 'Arboretum's Realizer' etc etc. Definitions range from the simplistic to the overly technical.

Before someone says "just try it and if you don't like it turn it off" I have done that very thing. It's effect on tracks seems to vary and I can't fathom why. For that reason I have kept it turned off. But, like all of us, I want to maximise the potential of my iTunes.

Is there something I'm missing?

MacBook Pro 15", Mac OS X (10.6.2)

Posted on Sep 21, 2010 6:19 PM

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Answer 1

Chris CA

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Sep 21, 2010 9:25 PM in response to downunderstatement

-> Set Your iPod Preferences
"If you choose the "Sound Enhancer" checkbox, iTunes "enhances" the sound of your audio files by increasing the treble and bass response, depending on how you set the slider. Think of it kind of like the "Loudness" button found on an old home stereo system, but adjustable. If you move the slider toward the "high" end, iTunes boosts more of the equalization, meaning things will generally sound punchier and crisper. If you move it towards the "low" end, iTunes will decrease the same frequencies."

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