eq8
Parametric equalization in your browser. Applies a full-blown equalizer (EQ) to all Audio/Video elements in your browser.
eq8: Parametric EQ for All Media in Your Browser
eq8 is a Firefox add-on that adds a complete parametric equalizer to media elements in your browser. This accessibility tool allows you to customize audio playing in your browser, be it from music videos, podcasts, or TED talks, to suit your personal preferences. You can enhance the bass, treble, or any other aspect of audio. The power to influence your browser's sound is now possible with eq8.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
Weekly download count: 83
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- storage
Size: 146.22K
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Ranking
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Modern design and user interface
- Parametric equalizer with infinite adjustability
- Good sound quality with various options
- Better than other equalizers tried
- Professional look and functionality
Cons
- Does not work on certain websites (e.g., Spotify, SoundCloud, radio sites)
- Shuts off audio playback on many video sites (not just YouTube)
- Requires disabling and enabling on specific sites to function properly
- Interference with DRM-controlled content
- Some filters (hi-pass, lo-pass) do not work as expected
Most mentioned
- Does not work on many non-YouTube sites, causing audio issues
- Requires manual disabling on some sites to hear audio
- Good design and functionality but limited site compatibility
User reviews
Incredibly helpful. I wish it had a brick wall HPF, though.
by ed10k399, 2025-03-01
by 全民三退解体中共邪教, 2025-02-25
by Firefox user 18797378, 2025-01-24
Add-on safety
Risk impact
eq8 requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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