Ultimate sound enhancement software: Steelseries Sonar could be the best

mclaren85 · Sep 3, 2022

I have used many many programs/drivers and softwares including unlocked dolby/dts drivers, srs premium software etc. Until recently I has been using Nahimic which was bundled with my MSI mainboard.
But after finding Sonar, I think I've find the ultimate solution. Guys this software definitely worth trying. It's completely free of charge and you can install it on any machine you like regardless of the brand. The sound quality is perfect, basses are punchy, tiz voices are crystal clear. and this software gives you so much access to equalizer that no other app has ever did.
Just give it a try and you will be amazed.

https://steelseries.com/gg/downloads/gg/latest/windows

Mark Draconian · Sep 4, 2022

I already knew about this Sonar, but never tested until today, and you're right, judging for a few tests here (mainly some music and YouTube trailer), it sounds pretty good!
It has some amount of reverb but not that much to become annoying.
The virtualization is actually really good and realistic.
It has some good amount of bass which kind of reminds me Redscape audio.

I'll do some more tests with movies (i don't play games), YouTube, music, which are my main target with virtual surround.

TheoneandonlyMrK · Sep 4, 2022

mclaren85 said:
I have used many many programs/drivers and softwares including unlocked dolby/dts drivers, srs premium software etc. Until recently I has been using Nahimic which was bundled with my MSI mainboard.
But after finding Sonar, I think I've find the ultimate solution. Guys this software definitely worth trying. It's completely free of charge and you can install it on any machine you like regardless of the brand. The sound quality is perfect, basses are punchy, tiz voices are crystal clear. and this software gives you so much access to equalizer that no other app has ever did.
Just give it a try and you will be amazed.

https://steelseries.com/gg/downloads/gg/latest/windows

Ty I will try it though Asus has a Sonar too so bit baffled, on phone so I'll un baffle later.

xrobwx71 · Sep 4, 2022

Thanks for this. I'm like @TheoneandonlyMrK baffled I didn't know about this before.

I have been using FXSound, it sounds great but I frequently (98%) have to re click the default speaker setup. Annoying.

So far this is exceeding my expectations.

P4-630 · Sep 4, 2022

My older logitech software is still doing ok... (DTS:X, equalizer when needed and such)

mclaren85 · Sep 4, 2022

P4-630 said:
My older logitech software is still doing ok... (DTS:X, equalizer when needed and such)

I respect but you may regret if you don't try this great app.

mclaren85 · Sep 6, 2022

Ps. I couldn't install it on my win7 laptop. Looks like it is only compatible with 10+.

Mark Draconian · Sep 7, 2022

I'm impressed by Sonar, it sounds really great to me.
Apparently it was built with gamers in mind, but it works so well for movies and music, i've been using this for almost everything now.

P4-630 · Sep 9, 2022

@mclaren85 getting some cash to promote it?....

mclaren85 · Sep 9, 2022

P4-630 said:
@mclaren85 getting some cash to promote it?....

Absolutely not. But I really impressed the performance of this app. More than any other competitors. So I will be glad if someone like it.

emanresu · Sep 9, 2022

@Jimmy9303 - care to try?
Is it worth?

Dr. Dro · Sep 9, 2022

Neat-o, I'll give this one a whirl sometime. My favorite sound enhancer app is Boom 3D, it's super lightweight, latency-free and I got it to a place where it sounds just right on my setup. Was cheap on Steam a long time ago and I got probably 10k hours of use out of it by now

:toast:

P4-630 · Sep 9, 2022

mclaren85 said:
Absolutely not. But I really impressed the performance of this app. More than any other competitors. So I will be glad if someone like it.

Just said that since you made a new thread about it earlier today which got deleted by the mods.

mclaren85 · Sep 9, 2022

P4-630 said:
Just said that since you made a new thread about it earlier today which got deleted by the mods.

Yes I wanted to reach out a lot of people.

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