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Winamp 2

Improve MP3 Playback Sound Quality

SUMMARY: Some third-party plug-ins that may make media files sound better with Winamp.

(Note that this tip is for an unsupported version of Winamp, version 2. For help on Winamp 5, visit Winamp 5 Help and Tips).

Don't like the sound quality of music files played through Winamp? You may want to visit Winamp's webpage at http://www.winamp.com and search the version 2-compatible plug-ins. There you'll find plug-ins that provide Winamp with all types of surround sound effects. Check out the links underneath "Output Plug-ins" and "DSP/Effect" and try your luck with many available plug-ins that may even make your laptop or desktop speakers sound better. For example, the SoftAmp VirtualSound plug-in provides four virtual speakers that you can move around and adjust onscreen - even while music is being played.

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