Audio Essentials

The default audio configuration of the operating system is not top notch but it is quite suitable for most users. However, for audio aficionados there is always room for improvement and some software can bring to the table resounding options.

Audio Essentials from SRS Labs could very well fit the bill for the average user because it does not take too much time to install and configuring it is effortless thanks to the built-in profiles.

However, when adding the application keep in mind that it requires a system restart for all the changes to take effect.

Immediately after installation the program runs you through a brief configuration routine that determines the hardware the audio stream should use. In order to complete this task all audio sources have to be turned off.

At a first glance the configuration panel provides only the essential functions, which let you switch to a different profile (music, game, movie or voice); but it also features and advanced set of controls that can tweak the sound to your liking.

These can modify the amount of bass rendered through the hardware or determine the width of the stereo filed. Moreover, one of the knobs provides control over the amount of high frequency contouring that enhances the acoustic space.

Provided the short list of options, handling the application is a breeze. All you have to do is bring the controls to the desired levels in order to enjoy an improved audio experience, regardless of the content played.

Audio Essentials is a straightforward utility that can bring a new sound to your computer, depending on the type of content you listen to. It can offer an immersive audio experience without any effort from the user.