eqMac2 for Mac

Overview: free system-wide equalizer for macOS

eqMac2 is a no-cost application for Mac desktops and laptops that applies a system-wide audio equalizer to improve playback quality. The open-source utility is designed to help you hear music and other audio on OS X and macOS more faithfully, matching how the content was intended to sound.

Core capabilities

• System-wide audio equalization that affects all sound from the computer
• Available as an open-source project and ready to receive future improvements
• Successor to the earlier eqMac release, incorporating recent fixes and enhancements

Supported outputs and connections

• Bluetooth devices
• USB audio peripherals
• HDMI-connected audio
• AirPlay streaming targets
• 3.5 mm line-out (analog jack) connections
• Built-in speaker support on Mac hardware

Updates and options

As the follow-up to the original eqMac, this version includes the latest updates and is maintained for ongoing improvements. If you want a different approach, a commonly suggested alternative is Boom 2 (trial available) for enhanced audio features with a commercial trial.