ChannelEqualizer vs JBL Quantum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChannelEqualizer
This audio plugin acts as a three-band equalizer for music production. It offers adjustable frequency ranges and gain levels for low, mid, and high frequencies, enhancing audio processing within compatible host applications.
- Three-band equalizer (Low, Mid, High)
- Adjustable frequency ranges
- Variable gain control
- High-pass and low-pass filters
- AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) format
- System audio input/output routing
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ChannelEqualizer is a three band EQ AudioUnit Extension plugin, developed as an add-on for VADrumSM. ChannelEQExtension (AUv3) Low Shelving - Frequency Range: 21Hz - 1092Hz - Gain -INF - +12dB - High Pass Filter response: 12dB / Oct Mid Peak / Notch - Frequency Range: 152Hz - 2409Hz - Gain -36dB - +24dB High Shelving - Frequency Range: 296Hz - 21096Hz - Gain -INF - +12dB - Low Pass Filter response: 12dB / Oct Host application uses system audio input as an audio source and processed audio signal is routed to the system audio output.
JBL Quantum
Enhance your gaming audio with precise positional sound and immersive experiences. This app allows for detailed customization of headset settings, including game-centric sound and lighting, to optimize your gameplay.
- JBL Quantum Spatial Sound technology
- Game-centric EQ and lighting
- Customizable headset button configuration
- Inclusive portal for gear customization
- Accurate positional sound and immersion
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Gear up with NEW Quantum App, an inclusive single portal for accurate positional sound and great immersion. You can arm your headsets with JBL Quantum Spatial sound, game centric sound and lighting design! The streamlined interface empowers gamers with independent and precise headset configuration setting. Now, indulge yourself with your favorite game. Compatible with the following models: - JBL Quantum 360/360X/360P - JBL Quantum 910/910X/910P - JBL Quantum TWS/TWS AIR - JBL Quantum Stream Wireless - JBL Quantum 650 - JBL Quantum 950 - JBL Quantum 650X - JBL Quantum 950X - JBL Quantum 520 - JBL Quantum 850 - JBL Quantum 520X Features: 1. Accurate positional sound and great immersion with JBL Quantum Spatial Sound technology 2. Powerful game centric design for EQ 3. Easy-switch game centric lighting design 4. Customizable headset-button configuration 5. Inclusive single portal for customizing your gaming gears.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ChannelEqualizer at 4.0 against JBL Quantum's 3.1. ChannelEqualizer also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 20%). JBL Quantum's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ChannelEqualizer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of ChannelEqualizer's written reviews are positive against 20% of JBL Quantum's.
ChannelEqualizer ships an update every 12 months, JBL Quantum every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChannelEqualizer | JBL Quantum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (22 ratings) — better | 3.1 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryo Togawa | Harman International Industries |
Customer experience
ChannelEqualizer
JBL Quantum
In-app purchases
ChannelEqualizer
No in-app purchases
JBL Quantum
No in-app purchases
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