EQ 10 - Equalizer for iOS app review: a powerful music downloader and radio player

Introduction

What we have here is a great iPhone and iPad app for those of you who want to get a little more out of your music than your device can typically offer, with powerful equalization, music downloading, and loads of other great features.

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I actually really like the idea behind this app because although at first glance it appears as if the developer has sloppily thrown together a one-size-fits-all app, this really isn’t the case at all once you actually start using it.

The features are laid out and delineated very clearly and in a wonderfully user-friendly format, so you’ll have no problem downloading tracks, finding new radio stations, and actually getting some decent sound quality by adjusting the EQ to your preferences.

Enjoy Full EQ Freedom

EQ 10 - Equalizer for iOS has been designed to help you get more from the music you love by making use of a classic 10-band equalizer, enabling you to boost or cut specific frequencies as required.

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You can also make use of a range of EQ filters, such as Low Shelf, High Shelf, and three different Peaking Filters which offer variable width, and your EQ presets can easily be saved for quick and easy future access.

Download or Stream to Your Hearts Content

This app also contains a fairly rudimentary web browser that you use to surf the Internet and find free and downloadable music; you might like to try starting with websites such as Last.fm, Jamendo, and Audio Archive.

The radio player itself is also fairly basic, but you can insert custom radio station URLs and save your favorite stations for future listening. There is also full support offered for AirPlay so that you can enjoy playback on larger compatible speakers if you have them.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Utilize a classic 10-band equalizer for absolute dynamic freedom
• Apply a range of EQ filters, such as Low Shelf, High Shelf, and three different Peaking Filters
• Easily boost or cut specific frequencies as required
• Save EQ presets for quick and easy future use
• Use the in-app web browser to search the Internet for free downloadable music
• Download up to five individual files at once
• Create a handy digital backup copy of your downloads via iTunes
• Save your favorite radio stations for quick and easy future access
• Add your own custom radio URLs
• Includes full support for AirPlay
• Provides support for both landscape and portrait modes

Cons                                  

• This app will usually not play DRM-protected music

Final Words

EQ 10 - Equalizer for iOS is a pretty solid iPhone and iPad app so I’d definitely recommend taking it for a spin to see what you think.