PC Audio Issue

Hi guys. Hopefully someone can help me out with this.
So basically when I plug in any speakers/headphones into my computer, audio will only come out of the left speaker/ear bud ect. I am sure it is not an issue with the speakers/headphones in question because when plug them into my mac/iphone they work fine. I have fiddled around with audio settings on my PC and I can not come up with anything that will fix the issue.
If you need any hardware information or any addition details, just ask and I will be happy to give that information.
Thanks, JFel
Answer #1
I’d say it’s likely related to the balance on either the player or windows volume controls,Better check both.
Answer #2
Thank you for the reply.
I can safely say that that is not the problem, I can wiggle the headphone jack a little bit out and the audio comes in and out on the other speaker.
EDIT: checked all balancing and the right speaker should be fine.
Answer #3
In order to rule out a hardware problem,You should use a Linux Live CD,PCLinuxOS has great hardware
compatibility so you should go with that:
http://ftp.heanet.ie/pub/pclinuxos/live-cd/pclinuxos-lxde-2011.09.iso
To burn it,Use Imgburn (Go with the “write image file to disc” option)
You’ll need to boot from it of course,Means you’ll have to restart,Enter BIOS (usually done by tapping DEL)
and adjust the boot order accordingly so your DVD drive would be the first device.
After it’s all loaded,Just browse to a folder containing music/movies,Double click one and see how it goes.
Answer #4
JRoD replied: I can wiggle the headphone jack a little bit out and the audio comes in and out on the other speaker.
That would appear to be a hard-wire connection problem with the stereo jack or plug.
Stereo plugs have 2 rings that carry the separate (2) stereo channel signals that match with the 2 receiver connections in the stereo jack.
By wiggling the plug and getting an intermediate working connection indicates the jack or plug is defective. (most likely the jack)
Answer #5
Sounds like the ‘ground ‘ part (sleeve) of the jack may have a bad connection..
If you have a front and a rear, you could try the other ..
Answer #6
Yes, try the front audio outputs, if installed
Answer #7
I am currently trying what Roberto400 suggested. Hopefully it’ll tell me something.
I should also mention that I have front and back audio outputs and the issue is occurring on both. So that is why I think it is a sound card/motherboard issue instead of a jack problem.
EDIT: I currently have my headphones slightly unplugged from the jack and I am getting sound from both sides, but it seems quieter.
Answer #8
Must be a software issue, reinstall drivers or OS itself.
Answer #9
EDIT: I currently have my headphones slightly unplugged from the jack and I am getting sound from both sides, but it seems quieter.
That is because both the left and right headphones would have contacted the working left channel when the plug was partly inserted..You were just getting the left channel through both ears..
Sorry if my earlier post was confusing..Had not read things right.
Answer #10
Nel replied:
That is because both the left and right headphones would have contacted the working left channel when the plug was partly inserted..You were just getting the left channel through both ears..
Sorry if my earlier post was confusing..Had not read things right.
Try fading the sound from left or right using Windows Volume COntrol/Mixer, etc. I think Nel is on the money, you will prolly notice that you are only actually hearing the one channel.
Cheap sound cards are …. cheap. But try installing the drivers from the manufacturer’s website first (dell/hp/gateway/sony). Just kidding, Sony doesn’t do support!!