Headphones plugged in, one side is stronger than the other side?

Timshan0876 · Jan 18, 2013, 12:47 AM

I have a early 2012 macbook air, and maybe I never noticed it before, but when I have headphones plugged in, one side is stronger than the other side. The music is louder coming out of that one headphone...

Does anyone else have this?
Is this worth fixing even? I know Apple will charge like 200 to fix it anyways...

coldjeanzzz · Jan 18, 2013, 01:26 AM

Sys Pref > Sound > Output

Check to see if balance is favored on one side

Jhowland · Jan 18, 2013, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coldjeanzzz

Sys Pref > Sound > Output

Check to see if balance is favored on one side

If the balance is nuteral, it's probably a problem with your headphones.

Mrbobb · Jan 18, 2013, 01:52 AM

Is it FIRMLY plugged in all the way? Ear wax?

Timshan0876 · Jan 18, 2013, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coldjeanzzz

Sys Pref > Sound > Output

Check to see if balance is favored on one side

OMG thank you so much, i would kiss you if i could right now

fat jez · Jan 18, 2013, 08:45 AM

I've found a few times that the balance keeps shifting, despite me reseting it to the centre. Probably a bug.

MrSqueamish · Mar 13, 2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by fat jez

I've found a few times that the balance keeps shifting, despite me reseting it to the centre. Probably a bug.

I also had the headphone balance problem and found that the preferences setting was indeed biased to the right.

I know for certain that I have never changed this setting.

It's magic.

btw - ensure that your headphones are actually plugged in otherwise you won't see the headphone balance option

Jan 18, 2013, 12:47 AM	#1
Timshan0876 macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Marino, Los Angeles, California	Headphones plugged in, one side is stronger than the other side? I have a early 2012 macbook air, and maybe I never noticed it before, but when I have headphones plugged in, one side is stronger than the other side. The music is louder coming out of that one headphone... Does anyone else have this? Is this worth fixing even? I know Apple will charge like 200 to fix it anyways...
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Mrbobb macrumors 68020 Join Date: Aug 2012	Is it FIRMLY plugged in all the way? Ear wax? __________________ Solution: FREE, Explanation: Is gonna cost ya.
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