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Sound test for left and right speakers

Check which side plays before editing a voiceover or sharing a video. Test each channel separately, then listen to both.

Test your speakers or headphones

Start with your device volume low. Each button plays a 1.2-second tone.

Choose a channel to play a short tone.

The test uses your browser's selected output. It does not record your microphone or request camera access.

How to check your audio output

  1. Select your speakers or headphones in your device's sound settings. Check that the browser tab is not muted.
  2. Press Test left channel and listen for the tone on your left. Repeat with Test right channel.
  3. Press Test both channels. Compare the two sides and check for an obvious missing channel.

The browser sends a 440 Hz tone to the selected channels. Your device settings and connected equipment determine the final output.

Understand what you hear

One side stays silent

Check the balance setting and cable connection. Try another output device to separate browser settings from a speaker problem.

The channels seem reversed

Check headphone orientation and speaker placement. Compare your physical setup with the left and right labels.

Both tests sound centered

Mono output can combine both channels. Check your device's audio settings before drawing conclusions about the speakers.

The tone works, but your video does not

Check the video's audio track and playback volume. A working speaker test does not confirm that every media file contains sound.

Sound test questions

How do I test my speakers?

Choose your output device, lower its volume, and press a channel button. Listen for the tone from the selected side. Repeat with the other channel, then compare both together.

Why does the left test play through both speakers?

Your device may combine audio into mono. Check its accessibility audio settings and any speaker processing. A single-speaker device cannot reproduce separate physical left and right channels.

Why can I hear no sound?

Check the selected output device, mute controls, speaker power, and browser sound permission. Bluetooth audio may use a different output than expected. Try both channels after checking those settings.

Does this test my microphone?

No. This tool produces a test tone for audio output. It does not capture your voice or check microphone input.

Can this tool repair a speaker?

No. It helps you check whether a short tone reaches the expected output. It does not repair hardware or measure speaker quality.

Does the sound test need an account?

No. The speaker test runs directly on this page without an account or uploaded file.

Continue with your audio project

After checking your output, compare an actual spoken recording and your exported video. A single tone cannot measure full sound quality.