Weird Audio Problem

audioprobleman · 02-01-2009, 08:59 PM

Hello, I have a problem with my audio on my PC. I don't know what causes it but here goes I will try to explain it in the best way that I can.

Basically, I only get sounds through one side of my speakers. This is also the case when I use headphones, sound only comes out through one ear.

I don't know why but when I plug the audio jack in a certain position in the back of my computer, the sound then will come through both sides. If the plug is fully inserted, there will be sound only on one side. If it's only half plugged, it will be fine.

Obviously this is not normal and if I even touch the audio cable by accident, it will get imbalanced and I will have to plug it in again to find the sweet spot where it actually works.

Any ideas of what the problem is?

**Pauldo** · 02-01-2009, 09:10 PM

Are you using an adapter?

What is your system specs? Make/model# or motherboard model# if custom build.

Thanks

Pauldo

audioprobleman · 02-01-2009, 09:21 PM

I don't know what an adapter is?

My motherboard is an Asus M2N e sli

**Pauldo** · 02-02-2009, 05:29 PM

It's used to, say, plug an 1/8th inch headphone jack into a 1/4 inch socket. The reason why I asked is that an adapter usually causes this kind of problem as all adapters are not created equal (or rather created with the same dimensions).

I'm not sure that there is anything that you can do as it is probably a bad socket. The only thing that I can think of is if you have a front audio panel hooked up, to check your connections. It should be hooked up for AC'97 for the front panel, not HD audio. I am seeing a lot of problems associated with this but it is typically all or nothing.

Pauldo

02-01-2009, 08:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
audioprobleman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2 OS: XP SP3	Weird Audio Problem Hello, I have a problem with my audio on my PC. I don't know what causes it but here goes I will try to explain it in the best way that I can. Basically, I only get sounds through one side of my speakers. This is also the case when I use headphones, sound only comes out through one ear. I don't know why but when I plug the audio jack in a certain position in the back of my computer, the sound then will come through both sides. If the plug is fully inserted, there will be sound only on one side. If it's only half plugged, it will be fine. Obviously this is not normal and if I even touch the audio cable by accident, it will get imbalanced and I will have to plug it in again to find the sweet spot where it actually works. Any ideas of what the problem is?

02-01-2009, 09:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pauldo Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 1,444 OS: winXP Pro sp3 My System	Re: Weird Audio Problem Are you using an adapter? What is your system specs? Make/model# or motherboard model# if custom build. Thanks Pauldo __________________ SystemSpec \| Power Supply Info \| How to Post a Screen shot \| Speedfan[/center]

02-01-2009, 09:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
audioprobleman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2 OS: XP SP3	Re: Weird Audio Problem I don't know what an adapter is? My motherboard is an Asus M2N e sli

02-02-2009, 05:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pauldo Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 1,444 OS: winXP Pro sp3 My System	Re: Weird Audio Problem It's used to, say, plug an 1/8th inch headphone jack into a 1/4 inch socket. The reason why I asked is that an adapter usually causes this kind of problem as all adapters are not created equal (or rather created with the same dimensions). I'm not sure that there is anything that you can do as it is probably a bad socket. The only thing that I can think of is if you have a front audio panel hooked up, to check your connections. It should be hooked up for AC'97 for the front panel, not HD audio. I am seeing a lot of problems associated with this but it is typically all or nothing. Pauldo __________________ SystemSpec \| Power Supply Info \| How to Post a Screen shot \| Speedfan[/center]