How to: Set up audio equalization in iCUE

You can use iCUE to select preset audio equalizers (EQs) or create your own audio EQs that best fit your needs.

• Preset EQs
• For iCUE version 5 or newer
• For iCUE version 4 or newer
• For iCUE version 3 or older
• Video instructions

Preset EQs

iCUE has 5 preset EQs:

• Pure Direct is a flat EQ with no adjustments made. It is the default setting.
• Movie Theater works best for more action-packed games.
• FPS Competition makes it easier to hear footsteps and other positional sound cues in games.
• Clear Chat helps you hear voices more clearly.
• Bass Boost emphasizes tracks that rely on bass and instrumentation with lower frequencies.

For iCUE version 5 or newer

To create your own EQ:

1. Open iCUE.
2. Select your headset in the home screen.
3. Select Equalizer on the left menu.
4. Click the + button in the EQ Presets section.
5. Name your new EQ preset by double-clicking its default name.
6. Use the sliders in the EQ Presets section to adjust the audio to your liking.
   • If you want to restore the slider locations to their default position, click Restore to Default.
     

For iCUE version 4 or newer

To create your own EQ:

1. Open iCUE.
2. Select your headset in the home screen.
3. Select Equalizer on the left menu.
4. Click the + button in the EQ Presets section.
5. Name your new EQ preset by double-clicking its default name.
6. Use the sliders in the EQ Presets section to adjust the audio to your liking.
   • If you want to restore the slider locations to their default position, click Restore to Default.

Video instructions