sound problems..is it the computer (sound card) or speakers

steveopinky · 11-24-2005, 09:55 AM

everytime i try increase the volume on my speaker...the sound either comes out from the left OR the right..and if ii want to make it come out from both speakers..i have to increase the volume on my speaker very slowly until i get to the "point" where sounds come out from both speakers?

im a noob...is it the computer or the spearkers?..everythings plugged in right

thanks

bigsaucybob · 11-24-2005, 01:49 PM

well do u have a sound card or integrated sound and wat kinda of speakers do u have?

Hairy_Lee · 11-24-2005, 01:55 PM

if you're adjusting the sound levels from the software it sounds like you're actually adjusting the balance settings. however, if you are in fact using the volume control dial you may have faulty volume control on your speaker, especially if there is a lot of crackling while moving the dial.

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steveopinky New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1	sound problems..is it the computer (sound card) or speakers everytime i try increase the volume on my speaker...the sound either comes out from the left OR the right..and if ii want to make it come out from both speakers..i have to increase the volume on my speaker very slowly until i get to the "point" where sounds come out from both speakers? im a noob...is it the computer or the spearkers?..everythings plugged in right thanks

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Hairy_Lee VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Plymouth, UK Age: 26 Posts: 2,553	if you're adjusting the sound levels from the software it sounds like you're actually adjusting the balance settings. however, if you are in fact using the volume control dial you may have faulty volume control on your speaker, especially if there is a lot of crackling while moving the dial. __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 EVGA nForce 650i Ultra mainboard EVGA 7950 GT KO SC 512Mb w/ Zalman VF-900Cu 2Gb of OCZ GOLD XTC SPECIAL OPS Eition Notebook - Acer Aspire 9300 - Turion TL-60/ 2 Gb RAM/ Geforce Go 7600 128 Dedicated (400 Mb turbocache)

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