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Problem with every headset in every computer

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cavalryguard Original post #1
May 25, 2012 at 2:45 PM
Hi,

I have 2 laptops and 2 desktops. One of the desktops is brand new. In all of them, when I am using a headset, I am finding that the sound on one side is very less compared to the other side. When I adjust the volume then the sound is equal on both sides. So only at some particular volume levels, the sound is equal. I checked setting and there is no bias to one side either.

It is not with just one headset but all - I even tested with new ones.

There is no problem with my hearing:wink:
Vyom
Vyom #2
May 25, 2012 at 11:09 PM
cavalryguard said:
There is no problem with my hearing:wink:
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Are you sure about that? :-?

Try interchanging the sides of the headphones, when they are not balanced.
patkim
patkim #3
May 31, 2012 at 1:54 PM
is the altered volume setting level same on all 4, in order to get a balance?

What happens when you connect regular multimedia speakers? Do you sense any such imbalance at normal position?
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cavalryguard #4
Jun 4, 2012 at 12:46 PM
Like I said, at certain volume levels, the sound is same on both sides (This should kick out any theories that my hearing isn't proper)

No problem with speakers though.
CyberKID
CyberKID #5
Jul 13, 2012 at 2:59 PM
cavalryguard said:
Like I said, at certain volume levels, the sound is same on both sides (This should kick out any theories that my hearing isn't proper)

No problem with speakers though.
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Is it that you're connecting your headsets in the Front Panel Audio connector (in PC)?
If so, try doing this at the back of the in case of PC.
I used to face somewhat this kind of my PC. The problem was with Realtek Onboard Audio (hardware and software). Try changing the speaker configuration from 2 or 2.1 Channel to other available with the help of the Control Panel.