Windows 10: No sound in left headphone

Discus and support No sound in left headphone in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I just installed windows 10 on my new PC, and I'm not getting sound in my left headphone, only the right. Both headphones work when plugged (analog)... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Brett1300, Mar 21, 2019.

  1. Brett1300 Win User

    No sound in left headphone


    I just installed windows 10 on my new PC, and I'm not getting sound in my left headphone, only the right. Both headphones work when plugged (analog) into another device. The cables are fine. It is set as my default device. The drivers are updated and troubleshooting the device does nothing, there isn't even an option to say that the troubleshooting didn't work, try something else. Any help on the subject would be greatly appreciated.

    :)
     
    Brett1300, Mar 21, 2019
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  2. Junaid_A Win User

    My left headphone randomly lowers it's volume.

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community forums.



    • What is the make and model of the headphone?


    This could be due to the change in Balance levels of the playback device. I suggest you to try the steps listed below and check if it works.

    • Right click the sound icon on the taskbar and choose
      Sounds
      .
    • Select your headphone, and click on Properties.
    • Click on Balance under Levels
      tab, adjust Left and Right to the same levels.
    • Save the changes and check if the issue persists.


    For more troubleshooting tips on audio issues, refer Fix sound problems in Windows 10.



    Hope it helps.

    Regards,
     
    Junaid_A, Mar 21, 2019
    #2
  3. No sound through headphones

    Hello Sander,

    Thank you for keeping us posted.

    I certainly understand your concern and will try my best to help you.

    I really appreciate all your efforts in trying to fix the issue.

    In order to understand the issue more clearly, I would request you to provide me with the following information.


    • What is the make and model of the headphones?

    • Have you tried connecting the headphones to another jack or another computer and checked if they are working?
    Make sure your headphones aren't plugged into the line out (headphone) jack of your sound card or computer (unless you want to be listening with headphones rather than speakers). When you plug in headphones, most computers
    automatically cut the sound to the speakers. Ensure the headphone is fully and firmly inserted into the correct jack. Plug in the headphone and see if the same shows up in Device Manager.

    I would suggest you to try the following methods and check if it helps.

    Method 1:

    Run inbuilt Hardware and Device troubleshooter and check if it works. Follow the steps given below.

    Note:
    If your computer is having problems with a recently installed device or other hardware, try using the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter to fix the problem. It checks for common issues and makes sure that any new device or
    hardware attached to your computer was installed correctly.


    • Press Windows Key +R, type
      Control Panel.

    • Type troubleshooting
      in the search bar, click on troubleshooting.

    • Click on Hardware and Sound, click on
      Hardware and Devices.

    • Follow the steps from the wizard to run the troubleshooter.
    If issue persists, follow method 2.

    Method 2:

    Check with the volume settings. Please follow the steps given below and check if it helps.


    • Right click on the speaker icon in taskbar and select volume control options.

    • Put a check mark on "All devices currently playing sound".

    • Make sure you have "The default communication device unchecked".

    • Place a check mark on both speakers and headphones. Click Apply and OK.
    If issue persists, follow method 3.

    Method 3:

    This happens when you have the speakers set to default. We need to set the headphones as default. Please follow the steps given below and check if it helps.


    • Perform the task mentioned below to set speakers as default.

    • Go to Start and click on control Panel.

    • Click in Sound, then a new window will open up.

    • In the new windows click on the tab "Playback" and right click in the window and click on Show Disabled devices.

    • Now check if the headphone is listed there and right click on it and choose enable.

    • Highlight that headphone and click on "Set as Default".

    Also try to install latest chipset drivers in the system and check if it helps.

    The above steps holds good for Windows 10 as well.

    Also, I would suggest you to refer to the suggestions provided by
    “Preethu” replied on April 22, 2015 in the following Microsoft Community link and check if that helps.

    Headphones not working in Windows 10

    I hope this information is helpful.

    Please do let us know if you need any further assistance, we will be glad to assist you.

    Thank you.

    Jayant
     
    Jayant Gupta, Mar 21, 2019
    #3
  4. No sound in left headphone

    My left and right sound in headphones will swap randomly on my PC

    Hello Craiguss,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums. We are glad to assist you.

    Please provide some additional information, so that we can assist you better.

    1. Is it working in another computer?
    2. Have you tried using another headphones or external speakers?

    You may try changing the sound settings from the game and see if it works fine.

    However, I suggest you to try following below mentioned steps:

    1. Go to Settings > Update & Security >
      Troubleshoot.
    2. Click on ‘Playing Audio’.
    3. Follow the steps to complete the troubleshooting.

    Keep us posted the outcome.

    Hope it helps.

    Harish

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Harish_kum, Mar 21, 2019
    #4
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