It eliminates the need to constantly adjust your volume knob. It brings quiet sections up and tames loud peaks, creating a consistent listening experience across different media types.
| Feature | Breakaway 1.30.02 | Equalizer APO + Peace | FXSound (Modern) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | ~1-2% | ~0.5-1% | ~3-5% | | Multiband Compression | Yes (3-band) | No (requires complex scripting) | Yes (proprietary) | | Limiter Quality | Excellent (look-ahead) | Limited (peak limiter only) | Good | | Latency | 30-100ms (buffer dependent) | <10ms | 50-80ms | | Learning Curve | Moderate | Steep | Easy | | Price | Abandonware (free/archived) | Free | Freemium | Breakaway-audio-enhancer 1.30.02
For users with mild high-frequency hearing loss, the "Treble Enhance" slider in version 1.30.02 is more transparent than Windows' native equalizer. It applies a gentle shelf boost that makes voices (especially female voices and consonants like 'S' and 'T') more distinct without adding hiss. It eliminates the need to constantly adjust your volume knob