You plug in headphones, start an audiobook, and the narrator is too quiet while one earbud sounds louder than the other. Music Volume EQ, from Dub Studio Productions, is built for that kind of fix. It changes the sound of whatever is playing on an Android device, and it is listed on Google Play with over 50 million installs.
Who a 10-band equalizer with balance control suits
This app fits people who listen on headphones and want to shape the sound themselves. The equalizer comes in a simpler 5-band layout and a more detailed 10-band one, so beginners and tinkerers both have a starting point. Loudness and preamp controls target quiet tracks and audiobooks.
The left and right balance control helps if one side sounds louder than the other. Auto EQ applies profiles for supported headphones, so manual tuning is optional.
Presets, surround and the quick settings tile in use
Changes apply to audio that is already playing, and settings stay active when you switch apps or lock the screen. You can save your own profiles for music, video, audiobooks or different headphones, and there are 15 ready-made EQ presets.
Bass boost, a 3D surround effect and a limiter for reducing distortion at high volumes round out the sound tools. For quick access there are home screen widgets, a Quick Settings tile and a notification that shows whether effects are on. Extras include a live music visualizer, an animated live wallpaper and 4 themes.
Ads, in-app purchases and the Android 5.0 floor
Music Volume EQ costs nothing to install, but it carries ads and sells in-app purchases. It runs on Android 5.0 or newer, and the current version is 8.6, updated on October 7, 2026.
The content rating is Teen. The app dates back to January 29, 2012, so its 10-band equalizer and bass boost have had years of refinement.
Music Volume EQ pros and cons
Pros
- 10-band equalizer plus a simpler 5-band layout
- Left and right balance control for uneven headphone sides
- Saved custom profiles and 15 ready-made presets
- Settings stay active when you switch apps or lock the screen
- Quick Settings tile, widgets and a status notification
Cons
- Contains ads
- Includes in-app purchases
- Requires Android 5.0 or newer
Is Music Volume EQ safe?
Music Volume EQ comes from Dub Studio Productions and uses the package ID hr.podlanica. It carries a Teen content rating, shows ads, and offers in-app purchases. No permission list is given here, so read the permissions on the store listing before installing, since an equalizer processes audio that other apps play.
How to install Music Volume EQ
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Music Volume EQ when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.