Headphones play opposite


  1. Posts : 38
    Win 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Headphones play opposite


    So when playing game I noticed that my headphones play opposite that it should (left one sounds like right and so), when in Dead Space doors opened on right side, but I heard it with left side headphone. It's also opposite when playing test sound on Realtek HD Audio Manager..

    What could be the problem? This is how my audio "system" looks:

    http://www.ipix.lt/images/20346339.jpg

    When I plug headphones to back panel it's ok, so it's not headphones prob..
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  2. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #2

    iMaStEr said:
    So when playing game I noticed that my headphones play opposite that it should (left one sounds like right and so), when in Dead Space doors opened on right side, but I heard it with left side headphone. It's also opposite when playing test sound on Realtek HD Audio Manager..

    What could be the problem? This is how my audio "system" looks:

    http://www.ipix.lt/images/20346339.jpg

    When I plug headphones to back panel it's ok, so it's not headphones prob..
    I would suspect your driver. what driver is installed?
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  3. Posts : 8,135
    Windows 10 64 bit
       #3

    Could also be the headset is wired incorrectly. Can you try a different headset to verify if it's the PC or the headset.
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  4. Posts : 9,582
    Windows 8.1 Pro RTM x64
       #4

    Not likely to be the headset if it sounds correct when plugged into the rear panel. Instead, it's more likely to be the connection between your motherboard and the front panel being set up incorrectly with an L-R reversal. The following diagram shows how it should be connected.

    Headphones play opposite-capture.png
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  5. Posts : 1,083
    Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit
       #5

    If it works in the rear but not the front, Dwarf is correct. It's just a matter of switching wires to fix.
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  6. Posts : 9,582
    Windows 8.1 Pro RTM x64
       #6

    That's correct. Just swap 5 with 9 and 6 with 10.
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  7. Posts : 5,642
    Windows 10 Pro (x64)
       #7

    Or swap the headphones around on your head? :P
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  8. Posts : 1,083
    Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit
       #8

    Yes, but that would only be a temporary fix, plus I would imagine they would be uncomfortable to use that way.
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  9. Posts : 8,135
    Windows 10 64 bit
       #9

    I have several headsets, since I have a recording studio, and the headsets can be worn either way and there is no physical difference.
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  10. Posts : 38
    Win 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #10

    ok, thanks, I'll try that what Dwarf said.

    fireberd said:
    I have several headsets, since I have a recording studio, and the headsets can be worn either way and there is no physical difference.
    Since most of the people (me also) doesn't have the same heaphones as you (which doesn't have front side), it's not comfortable to wear other's reversed, especially with a mic :)
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