Best EQ Settings for Footsteps
Looking for the perfect EQ to hear footsteps? We've done the work for you—and it's free.
Skip the Manual Setup
Sound V2 includes pro-level footstep EQ + Sound Radar. One click to enable. 100% FREE.
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The EQ Settings (If You Want to DIY)
Here are the exact frequencies and values. Or just download Sound V2 and skip this entirely.
🎯 Footstep Focus EQ Profile
| Frequency | Gain |
|---|---|
| 31 Hz | -6 dB |
| 62 Hz | -4 dB |
| 125 Hz | -2 dB |
| 250 Hz | 0 dB |
| 500 Hz | +2 dB |
| Frequency | Gain |
|---|---|
| 1 kHz | +4 dB |
| 2 kHz | +6 dB |
| 4 kHz | +4 dB |
| 8 kHz | +2 dB |
| 16 kHz | 0 dB |
Don't want to configure this manually?
Get Sound V2 Free →Why Sound V2 is Better Than Manual EQ
❌ Manual EQ Setup
- Need to find and install EQ software
- Configure each frequency by hand
- No compression (footsteps still get drowned out)
- No visual sound direction
- Different settings needed per game
✓ Sound V2 (FREE)
- One-click install from Microsoft Store
- Pre-configured footstep profiles
- Built-in compression (Boost Quiet Sounds)
- Sound Radar shows sound direction visually
- Works with every game automatically
Why spend 30 minutes configuring EQ when Sound V2 does it in 30 seconds?
Download Free →Game-Specific Profiles (Built Into Sound V2)
Sound V2 automatically optimizes for each game. Here's what it does under the hood:
Valorant
Focus on 1-3kHz. Clear, distinct footstep optimization.
CS2
Preserves bass while boosting mids for footstep clarity.
Warzone
Aggressive bass cut + strong mid boost. Fixes COD's terrible mixing.
Apex Legends
Wider mid-range boost for varied legend footsteps.
The Secret Weapon: Sound Radar
Even the best EQ can't help if you miss a subtle footstep. That's why Sound V2 includes a Sound Radar—a visual overlay that shows you where sounds are coming from.
📡 See Sound Direction On Screen
Enemy footsteps appear as visual indicators. Even if you don't consciously hear them, you'll see exactly where they came from. It's like having a built-in UAV for audio.
✓ 100% Anti-Cheat Safe
Sound V2 processes audio at the Windows driver level. It doesn't touch game files or memory. Safe for Vanguard, VAC, RICOCHET, EAC. Thousands of players use it with zero bans.
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- Updated: January 2026
