Sound through a single speaker

adamr20 · 06-27-2006, 04:51 AM

I'm sure that this is not a soundcard problem, but where else could I put it?
OK, whenever I play anything through iTunes, WMP or, as a test, system sounds, sound only comes through the left speaker.
My monitor has mounted speakers, so I am sure all the wiring is correct, and I have checked for loose connections.
Also, I have checked the volume control, but the balance is perfect.

The strange thing is that it has happened so suddenly after 3 years.

Someone help!

**blackduck30** · 06-27-2006, 04:58 AM

There might be a slight chance that a speaker has died, have you try'd plugging the speakers into something else like a walkman/CD or such. also have you checked to see if there are any updated drivers for your sound card

**TheMatt** · 06-27-2006, 04:27 PM

Or try another set of speakers.

therealtigger · 07-15-2006, 08:37 AM

not only can a speaker die (can you switch right and left?) but also wires get pinched and die. (try a new wire between l and r speakers.

06-27-2006, 04:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
adamr20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2 OS: XP Pro.	Sound through a single speaker I'm sure that this is not a soundcard problem, but where else could I put it? OK, whenever I play anything through iTunes, WMP or, as a test, system sounds, sound only comes through the left speaker. My monitor has mounted speakers, so I am sure all the wiring is correct, and I have checked for loose connections. Also, I have checked the volume control, but the balance is perfect. The strange thing is that it has happened so suddenly after 3 years. Someone help!

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blackduck30 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wollongong/Australia Posts: 4,230 OS: XP pro SP3/Vista Ultimate My System	There might be a slight chance that a speaker has died, have you try'd plugging the speakers into something else like a walkman/CD or such. also have you checked to see if there are any updated drivers for your sound card __________________ Blackduck30 Time is like money and milk, It's always running out Any Donations Help Keep TSF Free For All Last edited by blackduck30; 06-27-2006 at 05:01 AM.

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07-15-2006, 08:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
therealtigger Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2 OS: won xp	not only can a speaker die (can you switch right and left?) but also wires get pinched and die. (try a new wire between l and r speakers.