Start a discussion about no sound, one side silent, Bluetooth audio, crackling speakers, weak bass, a quiet microphone or your hearing range. Free answers checked by the team that builds the Sound Tester tools.
Start the first one and the Sound Tester Audio Team will answer it for free.
Start A DiscussionTell us what plays, what stays silent and when it started. Add a screenshot, a short recording or the result from a Sound Tester tool.
The team member closest to your problem tests the fix on real headphones, speakers or microphones, and a second member reviews it.
You get a short answer, step by step fix and the gear it was tested on. Other listeners can reply with what worked for them.
The fixes listeners need most, with the tool to confirm each one.
Pick the right output device, unmute the tab, then press Play again.
Center the balance, turn off mono audio and reseat the plug.
Choose the Stereo output, not Hands-Free, and pair again.
Lower the volume, sweep to find the pitch that rattles.
Find where your bass stops and check the subwoofer.
Check the input device, level and app permissions.
Every tool runs in your browser. No sign up, no download, nothing uploaded.
The front pair plays, the subwoofer maybe hums, and the center and both rear speakers sit there like furniture. You…
The mic test shows a moving level bar, the browser says the microphone works, and a minute into the client call…
Laptop spec sheets love the word bass. Demo videos show a thumping kick drum from a machine thinner than a magazine…
Yes. Starting a discussion, reading answers and replying are all free, with no account and no repair upsell.
The Sound Tester Audio Team, the people who build and test the Sound Tester tools. Each answer names the team member, the gear it was tested on and when it was last checked. Other listeners can reply too.
Most discussions get a reply within about 2 working days. You can tick the email box to hear the moment the answer is published.
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Yes. Add photos, screenshots, short MP3 or WAV recordings, or text files such as a driver report. Location data is removed from photos when they are uploaded.
No. Hearing and noise answers are general information. If you notice hearing loss, ringing in your ears or pain, please see a doctor or an audiologist.
