How to use: Put on headphones or sit between your speakers. Play a test tone and use the controls to verify your stereo setup is balanced.
Center
LEFT
CENTER
RIGHT
100% Left100% Right
440 Hz
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How to Test Balance
- Put on headphones or sit centered between speakers
- Click "Play Test Tone"
- Select "Left Only" - should hear only in left ear/speaker
- Select "Right Only" - should hear only in right ear/speaker
- Select "Both" - should hear equally from both sides
- Use "Panning Control" to test stereo field
What to Listen For
- • Volume balance: Both sides equally loud?
- • Clear separation: Left/right distinct?
- • Center image: "Both" mode sounds centered?
- • Smooth panning: Moves smoothly across stereo field?
- • No distortion: Clean tone at all positions?
Common Issues
- • Uneven volume: Check speaker placement or settings
- • Poor separation: Speakers too close together
- • Off-center image: Adjust listening position
- • Phase issues: Check speaker wiring
- • One side quiet: Cable or connection problem
Use Cases
- • Headphone testing: Verify both drivers work
- • Speaker setup: Balance stereo system
- • Home theater: Calibrate surround sound
- • Studio monitoring: Check mix position
- • Troubleshooting: Identify audio problems