Windows 7: Headphones play opposite

iMaStEr · 19 Mar 2010

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..

zigzag3143 · 19 Mar 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by iMaStEr

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?

fireberd · 19 Mar 2010

Could also be the headset is wired incorrectly. Can you try a different headset to verify if it's the PC or the headset.

Dwarf · 19 Mar 2010

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.

Product FRED · 19 Mar 2010

If it works in the rear but not the front, Dwarf is correct. It's just a matter of switching wires to fix.

Dwarf · 19 Mar 2010

That's correct. Just swap 5 with 9 and 6 with 10.

logicearth · 19 Mar 2010

Or swap the headphones around on your head? :P

Product FRED · 19 Mar 2010

Yes, but that would only be a temporary fix, plus I would imagine they would be uncomfortable to use that way.

fireberd · 19 Mar 2010

I have several headsets, since I have a recording studio, and the headsets can be worn either way and there is no physical difference.

iMaStEr · 20 Mar 2010

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

Quote: Originally Posted by fireberd

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

Windows 7: Headphones play opposite

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