How can I set the sound equalizer on my iPad?

The iPad has built-in equalizer presets to improve the sound based on exactly what you're listening to with the iPod app. To set the EQ follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Settings -> iPod -> EQ

2. Select the equalizer preset you wish to hear. For best results use external speakers or connect your iPad to a stereo.

The equalizer comes with the following presets:

Acoustic
Bass Booster
Bass Reducer
Classical
Dance
Deep
Electronic
Flat
Hip Hop
Jazz
Latin
Loudness
Lounge
Piano
Pop
R & B
Rock
Small Speakers
Spoken Word
Treble Booster
Treble Reducer
Vocal Booster