Audio Eq. boost reduces volume

[TT1]

When I boost any of the audio eq settings above "0" the volume level immediately drops by about 10dB. It happens with ANY video, and as far as I can recall has ALWAYS happened. I'm using 'dsound' with Win32, but have tried the other drivers with equal results. Is there a way this could be fixed?

[Guest]

Am I the only one with this problem?

[fninja]

it's most likely compensating for the gain that the eq adds. If it didn't,you would get digital clipping which not only sounds bad,but can damage your speakers/sound equipment.