Which one should I use to check my speakers, and what do they show?
Pink noise has equal energy per octave, so it sounds more balanced. White noise has equal energy per hertz and sounds brighter. Pink noise is better for checking speakers.
Pink noise matches how we hear, so it is used for room and speaker setup. White noise is useful for masking.
After you make the change, play the Tone Generator again to confirm the result. If the problem is still there, add your device, browser and what you tried in the replies so the team can narrow it down.
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