Idea:
Roon already provides excellent Volume Leveling for consistent loudness between tracks.
I’d love to see a similar feature for tonal balance – let’s call it Equal-Sound:
Roon would automatically adjust the frequency response of the playback to match a chosen target sound profile or reference album.
Why this matters:
Many recordings differ drastically in tonal balance – some sound too flat or thin, others overly bass-heavy or bright.
Even at the same playback volume, the perceived tonal character can change dramatically between albums.
A tonal normalization feature could make listening more coherent and natural – similar to Volume Leveling, but focused on sound color instead of loudness.
How it could work:
• User selects a target sound profile (e.g. Harman curve, personal house curve, or a favorite reference album whose tonality they love).
• Roon analyzes the spectral balance of the current album and applies subtle EQ compensation to approach that target.
• Ideally applied album-wide, so the musical intent and internal balance of a record remain intact.
• Integration with Roon’s existing DSP engine (parametric EQ / convolution) would make it seamless and easily switchable.
Why albums, not playlists:
The feature would work best for complete albums with consistent mixing and mastering.
Mixed playlists, on the other hand, could still sound more natural without correction – so the Equal-Sound mode could simply be disabled for those.
Benefit:
Brings a more consistent, “equalized” tonality across albums without manual EQ work — perfect for focused listening sessions or genre exploration.
(Think of it as Volume Leveling, but for tone rather than volume.)