How to Use This Test

  1. Put on your headphones or position yourself between your speakers
  2. Click the Play button below to start the test
  3. Listen carefully – you should hear "Left" only from the left, "Right" only from the right
  4. If both ears hear the same, you may have mono audio or a wiring issue

✓ Expected result: Clear left/right separation · ✗ Problem: Hearing both channels in both ears

🎧 Sound Test – Check Your Speakers Online

Test your left & right speakers with real-time audio waveform visualization.

No microphone access needed — all audio is generated locally.

Keyboard: L/R/B = channels, 1/2/3 = modes, Esc = stop

Frequency440Hz
Left Channel
Right Channel
🎧 Use headphones for best results
About

This is a free stereo channel test tool. No ads, no tracking. Test your left/right speakers, headphones, or soundbar. Uses the Web Audio API — works offline as a PWA. All audio is generated locally in your browser.

What This Test Detects

Channel Balance

Verifies left and right channels are working independently

Mono Audio Issues

Detects if both channels are playing identical audio

Wiring Problems

Identifies reversed or incorrectly connected speaker cables

Dead Channels

Finds completely silent left or right channels