How to use this test
- Set volume to moderate.
- Click 'Test Left Channel' and confirm sound only from the left.
- Click 'Test Right Channel' and confirm sound only from the right.
- Click 'Test Both' to evaluate stereo balance.
How to understand your result
Looks good: Both left and right channels output distinct, unreversed stereo sound.
Check this: Sound played from both sides during single channel test (check OS mono audio setting).
Troubleshooting: what to try next
- Check Windows/macOS Accessibility settings to ensure 'Mono Audio' is disabled.
- Inspect 3.5mm jack seating.
What this test cannot tell you
Requires stereo physical hardware. Single-speaker phones cannot produce stereo separation.
Frequently Asked Questions
If Mono Audio is enabled in accessibility settings, the OS combines both channels into mono.
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Last Reviewed: 2026-10-17 • Test Method: Web Audio StereoPannerNode discrete stereo channel routing • How We Test