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Free Audio Hardware Test

Test your audio hardware, headphones, and stereo balance.

Complete Diagnostic Suite for Speakers & Headphones

From listening to music and watching movies to tracking footsteps in competitive video games, having clear, accurate audio is essential. Audio issues like inverted stereo channels, unbalanced volume, crackling, or a lack of spatial surround sound can ruin your experience.

Our interactive Audio Hardware Test uses the advanced browser Web Audio API to run high-fidelity diagnostics directly on your audio output device. No downloads or media files are required—our virtual oscillator generates pure sound waves in real-time.


Interactive Audio Tests Included

  1. Left/Right Stereo Tester: Verifies that your left and right channels are wired and functioning correctly. Visual speaker boxes pulse to show which channel is playing.
  2. Frequency Sweep (20Hz - 20kHz): Sweeps through the entire spectrum of human hearing. Great for finding the low-frequency limit of subwoofer bass or testing high-frequency capabilities.
  3. Stereo Panning Sweeper: Automatically sweeps audio left-to-right to check if your speaker levels are balanced and transition smoothly.
  4. 3D Spatial Sound Simulator: An interactive sound map that simulates virtual 3D positioning. Drag the audio source around the listener node to test your headphones’ spatial imaging.

How to Run Your Audio Diagnostics

  1. Set Volume Safely: Before playing any sound, make sure your computer volume is set to a moderate level to protect your hearing.
  2. Select Waveform: Choose between Sine (smooth tone), Triangle (warm tone), or Sawtooth (bright tone) to test different audio characters.
  3. Trigger Channels: Click Play Left and Play Right separately to verify stereo alignment.
  4. Drag 3D Sound Source: Activate the 3D test and drag the audio dot in circles. You should hear the sound rotate around your head (headphones recommended).
  5. Adjust Panning & Frequency: Use the sliders manually to explore specific frequencies or balance offsets.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I test left and right headphone channels?

Use the Channel Separation tester. Click the "Left Channel" button to play sound exclusively in your left ear, then click "Right Channel" for the right ear. If you hear sound in both ears during a single-channel test, your headphones are mono or your system configuration is merging stereo signals.

What range of frequencies can humans hear?

The average human hearing range spans from 20 Hz (deep bass) to 20,000 Hz (high pitch). Higher frequencies tend to degrade as we age, meaning adults often cap out around 15,000 Hz - 17,000 Hz.

What is the 3D Spatial Audio test?

It uses your browser's Web Audio PannerNode to simulate 3D surround sound. By dragging the sound source around the listener icon, you can test how well your headphones or speakers recreate spatial soundscapes.

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