What is Crossfade Playback&Sound Enhancer &should equalizer be on or off?

What exactly do both of these do? I still have mine I think on the default settings though I have turned off the Crosfade playback a few times while importing cds.Also seen the equalizer on iTunes is on with it on flat and wondering if should turn it off on iTunes because I keep the equalizer off my Ipod most off the time .Thank-You

Crossfade Playback overlaps the currently playing track with the next track. The time setting indicates how long an overlap you get at the end of the currently playing track. It basically fades the currently playing track out, and fades the next track in. This setting has no effect on importing CDs.
Sound Enhancer makes changes to the sound during playback to make the sound 'better' for small or low powered speakers that you get with computers or laptops.
The equalizer on iTunes also affects playback in iTunes only, not your iPod. Your iPod equalizer applies to all tunes played back on your iPod only. But if you have assigned a specific Equalizer Preset to a song in iTunes, your iPod will play according to that setting if your iPod Equalizer is set to Off.

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What is Crossfade playback?

Hello, i have an ipod nano with itunes 7 and i dont know what the crossfade playback slider does. Does it have to do with my songs not finish, while another song picks up right away?? -Thanks!

Crossfade just blends the ends of songs, like if you set it to 5 sec, it will start the next song 5 sec before the last one stops playing

"Sound Enhancer" What is it?

What is it and how much better when set to High? Default is mid. Is it new to iTunes 8?
- Preference/Playback/Sound Enhancer

http://forums.dealmac.com/read.php?4,2611622
"Apple says it is similar to a loudness control:
[www.apple.com]
"If you select the "Sound Enhancer" checkbox, iTunes "enhances" the sound of your audio files by increasing the treble and bass response, depending on how you set the slider. Think of it kind of like the "Loudness" button found on an old home stereo system, but adjustable. If you move the slider toward the "high" end, iTunes boosts more of the equalization, meaning things will generally sound punchier and crisper. If you move it towards the "low" end, iTunes will decrease the same frequencies."
Others claim that there's more to it than that:
[en.wikipedia.org]
"iTunes includes sound processing features, namely an equalizing section, and its "sound enhancer", which in some languages is translated into "sound improver". The enhancer works by inserting out-of-phase components of the signal into the opposite stereo channel, a technique often used on elements in music production."
[www.logicprohelp.com]
(blueintheface):
"What iTunes does in this respect is the same as the 'Wide' button found on ghetto blasters in days of yore - some high frequencies from each channel are phase-inverted and fed to the opposite channel. This makes the stereo-width apparently greater - but comes at the expense of any real definition of placement. It might be instantly appealing in its queasy-making phasey-ness, but in reality the whole stereo image is smeared. It's an effect that destroys any spatial naturalism to any recording, and so wouldn't be suitable for use on any 'realistic' recordings say of an orchestra or a jazz band. I'm not saying it doesn't have its place - because someone will probably have a hit with the most artifically widend track next week - just to be aware of what you're doing, and sometimes what is instantly appealing ends up ultimately fatiguing. "
Some say it is a close relative of Arboretum's Realizer that combines:
[www.arboretum.com]
"Bass Maximizer * The same effect found in Hyperprism offers an incredible assortment of bass enhancement and maximization effects, ranging from subtle bass enhancement to extreme bass generation. Increase the perceived amount of bass, even on low end systems with poor bass frequency response, by harmonics which fool the brain into hearing lower frequencies.
"Harmonic Exciter * Have you ever had an audio track that sounded dull and boring, which no amount of EQ could fix? Instead of simply boosting frequencies already present, as occurs withEQ, the Harmonic Exciter generates new high frequency harmonics, thereby extending the bandwidth and increasing the liveliness of the original audio.
"Stereo Enhancement * Expands the stereo spectrum.""

Sound Enhancer & Crossfading

Why doesn't apple implement the sound enhancer in the ipod itself? Most of my songs sound amazing with it on and I really love it that they put it on itunes however I want that same sound on my ipod as I find that most of my songs sound too dull compared to when they are played on itunes with the sound enhancer on! Also the crossfading effect is really awesome, why don't they implement that in as well?
Makes me really mad that ipod just cares about battery life and design rather than functionality! They should add these little things that would make a lot of people happy and also make many more sales...after all, isnt that what all companies want?

http://www.apple.com/feedback/ipod.html

What is Sound Enhancer?

What is it? I'm a bit of an audiophile, and I prefer hearing music as it was on the CD (as the artist intended). I've played with Sound Enhancer and there's a diffirence (I can't say if it's good or bad), but what does it do? Is this some kind of equalizer setting, volume changer, or what? I'm not comfortable with a setting that claims to magically making things sound "better".

Martin
from http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304711
iTunes "enhances" the sound of your audio files by increasing the treble and bass response, depending on how you set the slider. Think of it kind of like the "Loudness" button found on an old home stereo system, but adjustable. If you move the slider toward the "high" end, iTunes boosts more of the equalization, meaning things will generally sound punchier and crisper. If you move it towards the "low" end, iTunes will decrease the same frequencies.
Regards
TD

Sound Enhancer and Graphic Equalizer

Can someone explain to me what Sound Enhancer actually does? is it like the pre-amp in the older versions of iTunes's equalizer? Speaking of which, is there no longer a graphic equalizer in itunes?

I don't have Equalizer in my "View" menu. Just:
as List
as Grid
as Coverflow
View Options
Show Current TV Show
Hide Browser
Hide Genius Sidebar
Show Artwork Column
Video Size
Visualizer
Show Visualizer
I guess it doesn't matter since I found it. But if you have an "Equalizer option in View and I don't, I'm wondering what other features I am missing. I'm using iTunes 8.1

What excatly does Sound Enhancer do?

I was going though all of the settings and noticed I had Sound Enhancer turned off. What excatly does Sound Enhancer do? Do most people use it?

When i tried it out many years ago, I found it just made everything sound like C-R-A-P so I never touched it again after that.
Patrick

Using the sound enhancer with the preset equalizer settings

How do I use the 'sound enhancer' along with the preset equalizer settings, like 'rock', etc.?

Hello, Troy.
Below is the article about the iTunes sound adjustment feature that you may find helpful.
iTunes 11 for Mac: Adjust the sound quality
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12134
Cheers,
Jason H.

ONE CLICK access (on/off) equalizer, visual effects, sound enhancements

Hello,
I have two issues with iTunes:
1) to easily sound switch back and forth using internal speakers or external HiFi set
- button to directly inactivate/activate the equalizer
- button to directy inactivate/activate the "sound enhancements" from the preference menue
Anyway simple to get such buttons implemented?
2) In the old iTunes days there where some handy click buttons available
- for instand full screen visual effects
- for instand equalizer access
How to "get back"?
Thanks!

Well that seems like a list of five to me..
You won't get buttons but you can have keyboard shortcuts... which is 'no click' access.
- button to directly inactivate/activate the equalizer
apple - 2
- for instand full screen visual effects
apple - t to turn on visual effects, then apple - f to go full screen
- for instand equalizer access
er, apple - 2 again.
Regards
TD

Itunes 'Sound Enhancer' questions.

Will turning this option off revert the sound to exactly as it was before or does Sound Enhancer permanently alter/change the file itself, even in the slightest most miniscule way?

Sound Enhancer does not modify the .mp3 or .wav file or any other file for that matter. If you are talking about the one in the playback preference pannel, it only modifies playback sound which can be compared to an equalizer. The exact impact of the output sound is still unclear (how they get the sound that comes out I mean) but the file is 100% unchanged and unchecking the box will bring back playback to normal. Think of it as an equalizer but with better functions and better effects. Like I said, people still don't seem to know what effects the Enhancer modifies on output.
Feel free to try it its 100% reversible.

L455-S5975 Itunes playback sounds sped up

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I have a similar problem. I've owned the machine for just over a month and love it.
But now all sound coming out my L455-S5975 sounds like an echo chamber with the reverb cranked up.
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Apple TV: what are the specific settings I should adjust to?

Hi, there
I really need your help now. I use a DVD ripper to rip DVD to MP4 for Apple TV. I am trying to achieve quality that is close to a movie (m4v) from iTunes. What are the best settings to get this type of quality? I am not concerned with output file size, and I just want to get the very best quality I can. If so, what are the specific settings I should adjust to? The program I am using allows me to adjust video and audio parameters as below:
Video parameters:
Codec: h.264
Resolution: 1280*720
Bit rate: ??? (it is said Up to 5 Mbps, but what is the specific bit rate?)
Frame rate: 24 fps
Audio parameters:
Codec: aac
Sample rate: ???
Bit rate: ??? it is said 16 to 320 Kbps, but what’s the specific figure?
Audio channel: mono, stereo and 5.1 channel, which one should I choose?
Following are the tech specifications I copied from Apple’s official website:
Video formats supported
H.264 and protected H.264 (from iTunes Store): Up to 5 Mbps, Progressive Main Profile (CAVLC) with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps (maximum resolution: 1280 by 720 pixels at 24 fps, 960 by 540 pixels at 30 fps) in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
iTunes Store purchased video: 320 by 240 pixels, 640 by 480 pixels, 720 by 480 pixels (anamorphic), or high-definition 720p
MPEG-4: Up to 3 Mbps, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps (maximum resolution: 720 by 432 pixels at 30 fps) in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
Audio formats supported
AAC (16 to 320 Kbps); protected AAC (from iTunes Store); MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps); MP3 VBR; Apple Lossless; AIFF; WAV; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound pass-through
And I have selected some parameters according to this, please see the above contents, but there is no info about specific video/audio bit rate, audio sample rate, and audio channel. I just wanna know if I want to watch the movie on my 1920×1080 TV, what are the specific settings I should adjust to?
Any suggestion is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Well, then how about playback Apple TV uncompatible video files? I have some other video files(such as avi, mkv,not DVD), and I also have a video converter, i know i can convert them to m4v, mp4, or mov that supported by ATV,but the thing is that i still don't know the best specific settings for conversion. Any suggestion? Many thanks for your kind reply.

Can anyone explain in detail the option: "sound enhancer"?

Can anyone explain in detail the option: "sound enhancer"?

On what level should I put the slider (middle, maxim, disable or else)?
Whatever sounds best for you.
o the stereo sepparation will make what ? The centralpoint of the voice will be wider?
Yes. Seems to add a bit of 3D/reverb.

SRS premium sound enhancements not working!!!!!

Two weeks back I installed Windows 8. Now I have Win 7 & Win 8 on dual boot. But SRS premium sound enhancement does not improve the sound quality in windows 8 as it does in windows 7. I mean it does nothing when I slide the audio enhancement slides. The sound is same whether the srs audio enhancement is enabled or not. But the equalizer works fine, only the audio enhancements not working.....my laptop HP G6 1202tx i3 4gb ram 500gb hdd 1gb radeon. Everything is okay in windows 7 but what happened to windows 8?

You could try to install the Windows 7 driver in compatibility mode:
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Navigate to the "Compatibility" tab.
Click the box that says "Run this program in Compatibility mode for..." and also select Windows 7 from the drop down menu.
Check the box which says "Run this program as administrator" at the bottom.
Save these changes and double-click the "setup.exe" to begin the install.
Once the install completes reboot your PC and verify the functionality of the piece of hardware.
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I can't find how to apply sound enhancements (EQ) for the podcasts now with iOS 6.0 update

Dears at Apple:
I can't find how to apply sound enhancements (EQ) for the podcasts now with iOS 6.0 update on any of my devices(iPhone 4s, iPhone Touch (4th Gen), iPad (3rd Gen). Most of the "Podcasts" I listen to are music content based and wanted to apply sound enhancements(EQ) like before when integrated with ipod function. Can you consider to "fix" this issue?
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OK Emanuel I found a solution! I dowloaded and installed "Denon Audio" app from the iTunes store & it works great! It has an EQ you can set curves on manually or use the (few) built in pre-sets. It is a player like the Music app that comes with the iPhone, etc. but restores the EQ functionality so we can adjust the audio of PODCASTS:-) Until Apple fixes this what I consider a bug I will be using the Denon app as my default music player!

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