Boosting Volume on SMPlayer and YouTube

When it comes to enjoying your favorite YouTube videos with maximum volume, there are a few tweaks you can make to enhance your audio experience. In this article, we'll explore how to boost the volume on SMPlayer and YouTube.

The first step is to change the command in the terminal. Simply replace the '0' with the sink number of your speakers. If it doesn't work as expected, try typing `pacmd list-sinks` to see a list of available sinks with numbers. The 100% represents the default unboosted volume, which can be boosted by changing it to 200%, for example. To do this, type `pactl - set-sink-volume 0 100%` in the terminal and adjust the percentage to your desired boosting level.

Another option is to use VLC player, which allows you to play YouTube videos and boost the volume up to 125%. Once you've done this, you can configure SMPlayer to take advantage of this increased volume. To do this, go to SMPlayer's Preferences/Audio menu and check 'Use software volume control.' You can also increase the maximum amplification from here.

Additionally, if you're using SMPlayer's YouTube browser (smtube), you can search and play YouTube content directly within the player. Alternatively, you can play YouTube videos in external players that offer volume boosting capabilities.

To take advantage of this feature, install Pulse Audio Control (pavucontrol) by following the instructions on the official website or using the command `sudo apt-get install pavucontrol`. You'll then be able to choose whether to increase just the browser's volume or adjust the overall system volume.

With these simple tweaks, you can enjoy your YouTube videos with boosted volume and improved audio quality. Whether you're listening through headphones or speakers, you'll be able to experience your favorite content in a whole new way.

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