BEST Equalizer Settings For Spotify (EASY FULL GUIDE)

Want louder bass, clearer vocals, and brighter highs on Spotify—without installing extra apps or buying new headphones? You can do a lot just by using Spotify’s built‑in equalizer.

This guide shows you:

• How to find and enable the Spotify equalizer
• The best all‑round Spotify EQ settings (simple “set and forget”)
• How to quickly tune EQ for bass, vocals, or specific music genres
• Extra tips if you’re on iPhone or Android

Let’s set up your Spotify to sound dramatically better in a few minutes.

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1. What the Spotify Equalizer Does (In Simple Terms)

An equalizer (EQ) lets you boost or cut different parts of the sound:

• Low frequencies (bass) – kick drums, sub‑bass, deep notes
• Mid frequencies (mids) – vocals, guitars, pianos
• High frequencies (treble) – cymbals, details, clarity, air

On Spotify mobile, you’ll see several sliders labeled with numbers like 60 Hz, 150 Hz, 400 Hz, 1 kHz, 2.4 kHz, 15 kHz.
Each slider controls a range of sound:

• 60 Hz – deep sub‑bass, rumble
• 150 Hz – punchy bass
• 400 Hz – low mids / body of the sound
• 1 kHz – main vocal/mid presence
• 2.4 kHz – clarity and attack
• 15 kHz – sparkle and air

By changing these, you can shape how your music sounds to match your taste and your headphones/speakers.

2. How to Open the Equalizer in Spotify

Note: The Spotify equalizer is available on mobile (Android & iOS). The desktop app currently doesn’t have a built‑in EQ.

On Android (including Spotify APK installs)

1. Open the Spotify app.
2. Tap your profile picture or the gear icon (⚙️ Settings) in the top right.
3. Scroll down and look for “Audio Quality” or “Equalizer”.
4. Tap Equalizer.
5. Turn it ON if there’s a toggle.
   • On many phones, this opens the system equalizer where you can still adjust bands or choose presets.

On iPhone (in the Spotify app)

1. Open the Spotify app.
2. Tap your profile picture (top‑left corner).
3. Tap Settings and privacy.
4. Scroll down to Playback.
5. Tap Equalizer.
6. Turn the Equalizer toggle ON.

Once it’s enabled, you’ll see:

• A line with sliders for each frequency band
• A list of presets (Pop, Rock, Flat, Bass Booster, etc.) depending on your device

3. Best All‑Round Equalizer Settings for Spotify

If you just want a good universal EQ that makes most songs sound better, use this simple “smile curve”:

1. Enable the equalizer (as shown above).
2. From left to right, set the sliders like this:

• 60 Hz: +2 (slight boost) – deeper bass
• 150 Hz: +1 – a bit more punch
• 400 Hz: 0 (flat) – don’t overdo low mids; they can make music muddy
• 1 kHz: 0 (flat) – keeps vocals natural
• 2.4 kHz: +2 – adds clarity to vocals and instruments
• 15 kHz: +2 or +3 – brighter highs and more detail

How it will sound

• Bass: deeper and fuller, but not overpowering
• Vocals: clear and not buried under bass
• Highs: crisp and bright without being painfully sharp

This is a great starting point. From here, you can fine‑tune based on your headphones, speakers, and taste.

4. Best Spotify EQ Settings for Different Needs

Everyone listens differently. Use these quick tweaks on top of the all‑round settings above.

A) For Bass Lovers (Hip‑Hop, EDM, Trap, Pop)

If you want stronger bass:

• 60 Hz: +3 to +4
• 150 Hz: +2 to +3
• 400 Hz: maybe -1 (to prevent muddiness)
• Keep 1 kHz around 0
• 2.4 kHz: +1
• 15 kHz: +1 to +2

Tip: Don’t max out the bass sliders. Too much can cause distortion, especially on cheaper earbuds or small Bluetooth speakers.

B) For Vocals, Podcasts, and Audiobooks

If you mostly listen to podcasts, talk shows, or vocal‑heavy music:

• 60 Hz: 0 or -1 (you don’t need heavy bass)
• 150 Hz: 0
• 400 Hz: +1 (adds warmth to voices)
• 1 kHz: +2 (brings speech forward)
• 2.4 kHz: +1 to +2 (clarity and articulation)
• 15 kHz: 0 or +1

This makes speech clear, present, and easy to understand, even at low volume.

C) For Low Volume Listening / Noisy Environments

If you often listen quietly or in noisy places (bus, train):

• Slightly boost bass and treble:
  • 60 Hz: +2
  • 150 Hz: +1
  • 400 Hz: 0
  • 1 kHz: 0 or +1
  • 2.4 kHz: +2
  • 15 kHz: +2

This helps the music cut through background noise without just turning the volume way up.

5. Using Spotify’s Presets (Fast & Easy)

If you don’t want to adjust individual sliders, Spotify’s presets are an easy shortcut.

In the Equalizer screen, you’ll see presets like:

• Pop – slight bass & treble boost; good all‑round option
• Rock – more aggressive mids and highs; guitars stand out
• Acoustic – highlights vocals and acoustic instruments
• Bass Booster / Bass – heavy low‑end emphasis
• Classical – smoother, more balanced frequency curve
• Flat – no EQ changes

How to use them

1. Open Equalizer in Spotify.
2. Tap a preset name (Pop, Rock, etc.).
3. Listen to a familiar song and switch between presets.
4. Stop when it sounds best on your headphones/speakers.

If you like a preset but want a tiny adjustment (more bass, less treble), you can tweak the sliders slightly after selecting it.

6. Bonus: Using Your Phone’s Built‑In Equalizer (Android & iPhone)

In addition to Spotify’s EQ, many devices have their own equalizer that can affect sound system‑wide or per app.

On Android

Most Android phones have some kind of audio effects:

1. Open your phone’s Settings.
2. Go to Sound, Sound & vibration, or a similar menu.
3. Look for Audio effects, Sound enhancer, Dolby Atmos, or Equalizer.
4. Turn it on and pick a preset like Bass boost, Pop, Rock, or adjust manually.

These settings usually affect Spotify and all other audio apps.

On iPhone (Important Note)

iPhone has an EQ option in:

• Settings > Music > EQ

This EQ is designed for Apple Music / the Music app, not specifically for Spotify.

If you want to shape Spotify audio on iPhone, use Spotify’s own equalizer inside the app as shown earlier. That’s the most reliable way to control how your Spotify music sounds.

7. Extra Tips for Better Spotify Sound

A few quick settings can make a big difference:

1. Set audio quality to High or Very High
   • In Spotify: Settings and privacy > Audio Quality
   • Use High or Very High when on Wi‑Fi (and if your data plan allows).
2. Check “Normalize volume”
   • In Playback settings, Audio normalization keeps songs at a similar loudness.
   • If you want songs to keep their natural dynamics, you can turn this off—just be ready for volume differences between tracks.
3. Avoid extreme EQ boosts
   • If you boost one band a lot, consider reducing neighboring bands a bit instead of pushing everything up.
   • Extreme settings can cause distortion and ear fatigue.
4. Test with different songs
   • Use a few tracks you know well (bass‑heavy, vocal‑heavy, acoustic) to test your EQ.
   • Adjust until all of them sound “right,” not just one song.

8. If You Don’t See the Equalizer in Spotify

If you can’t find the Equalizer option:

• Make sure you’re using the latest version of Spotify from the Play Store/App Store (or latest APK).
• Check in both Playback and Audio Quality sections of Settings.
• On some Android devices, Spotify simply opens the system EQ instead of its own. That’s normal.
• The Spotify desktop app (Windows/Mac) doesn’t currently include a built‑in equalizer.

Wrap‑Up

You don’t need expensive gear to make Spotify sound better. With just a few slider moves:

• Slight bass boost (60 & 150 Hz)
• Flat mids (400 Hz & 1 kHz)
• Gentle treble lift (2.4 & 15 kHz)

…you can get a clean, powerful, and enjoyable sound that works well for most music.

Try the all‑round EQ from this guide, then fine‑tune for your favorite genres and headphones. Once you’ve found your sweet spot, Spotify will remember your settings automatically.