Partially hearing impaired need to control balance

Submitted by duodave t3_100692h in headphones

I have found that Windows is really bad at contolling audio balance - it seems like if you are trying to compensate for a partial hearing loss, it's difficult to balance my headset for the good ear.

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Anyway, I'm trying to find an external device, possibly similar to the MixAmp Pro TR, to balance my audio channels between the PC and a headset. Does anyone have suggestions, possibly for something not as complex as the MixAmp?

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Zilfallion t1_j2fsyb8 wrote

Have you tried Equalizer APO rather than built in windows balance to drop the volume in your ear with better hearing?

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duodave OP t1_j2fv1p3 wrote

I tried using software to tweak Windows maximum volume output and it introduced static.

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TheFrator t1_j2ftvdn wrote

I know the Quedlix 5K has great balance control (and independent L-R 10 band PEQ). But that's a mobile device but you might be able to hook it up to a PC with a USB cable.

On the much more expensive end (~$900) is the RME ADI-2 DAC/amp. That has extensive L/R balance capabilities and many more DSP features.

And like /u/Zilfallion says, checkout Peace EQ (which is a GUI interface of Equalizer APO). You can adjust Left and Right to your hearts content without having to buy one of the devices I listed above. Example image

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duodave OP t1_j2fvbgu wrote

The MixAmp Pro TR appears to do what I want and it's around $120. But it does a lot of other things too and I was wondering if there was something less complex.

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