Waves Maxxaudio Pro Linux -Check also: sudo apt install easyeffects lspci -v | grep -i audio If you see Realtek ALCxxx with Waves MaxxAudio mentioned in Windows, you have the hardware. waves maxxaudio pro linux Check if you have PipeWire: Install alsa-tools-gui and run: cat /proc/asound/card0/codec#0 | grep Codec EasyEffects can apply system-wide EQ, bass enhancement, virtual surround, loudness normalization, etc. Install EasyEffects Ubuntu/Debian: pactl info | grep "Server Name" If you see PipeWire , good. If not, consider switching (distro dependent). Sometimes the raw hardware needs a mixer fix. Check also: sudo apt install easyeffects lspci -v sudo dnf install easyeffects |