How to make iTunes sound better

How to make iTunes sound better
Add some EQOutside of CNET's software-savvy readers, I'm willing to bet that most people are unaware of the 10-band equalizer built into iTunes. Apple doesn't flaunt it the same way your boom box did back in the '80s. Instead, it's tucked under the Window menu. With it, you can dial in a personalized EQ setting, or select from one of the many presets.Sound enhancement settings available in iTunes.Donald Bell/CNETKick in the enhancerHave you ever seen those car stereo buttons marked "Loud"? They punch up the sound with a little boost to the bass and treble and even make the stereo effect a little more dramatic. Well, Apple has one of those, too. It's buried in the Preferences menu under Playback settings.You don't have to spend a lot on headphones to get a big improvement in sound quality.Sarah Tew/CNETUpgrade your headphonesThe weakest link I see in most computer listening setups is the headphones, and it is the last link in the chain before the sound hits your ears. You could be doing everything else above and beyond, playing lossless audio files output through an audiophile-quality USB audio card that was hand-wired by Gregorian monks -- but if your headphones are crud, then none of it matters. Flip the situation around, and even a modest headphone upgrade will make the worst system sound significantly better. For some buying advice, check out CNET's best headphones under $50, as well as our overall list of best 5 headphones.This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play