

I have also used audio apps like this one to help people with hearing impairments by shaping the frequency envelope to boost frequencies they have difficulty hearing, and/or reducing frequencies that "mask' other sounds or are uncomfortable for them. The result isn't what I would describe as "Good" audio, but if it sounds "better" to owner/user, that's what counts for me. I haven't had the chance to try today's giveaway yet, but I have used programs like it to help those who don't have (and in many cases cannot afford) "good" speakers to improve (or maybe I should say "personalize") the sound from their PC, by adjusting the audio output to match the speakers' capabilities (or lack thereof).

It's true that it is nearly impossible for anyone to get "good" sound out of "bad" speakers. With that said, I agree with you completely about the importance of speaker quality.

Mags, I find it difficult to use general terms when discussing audio quality since everyone has their own definition of "Good", 'Better", "Acceptable", "Worse" and "Bad".
