Windows 11 Sound Issue - Static on left speaker every time sound is played and for a few seconds after.. and constant on right.

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Windows 11 Sound Issue - Static on left speaker every time sound is played and for a few seconds after.. and constant on right.

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I am having an issue with my speakers in Windows 11.
Whenever sound is played, the left speaker only plays a distorted/white noise/crackling sound.

It only happens when a sound is activated, eg the ding while changing volume, and then lasts for about 2-3 seconds before stopping. In this case, long after the sound itself has stopped.

When playing music or using software that uses audio, the static is constant - even if no sound is being played.

There is also a constant, yet different sound coming from the right speaker.

This sound sounds like an electrical device running or humming quietly and being transmitted via the speaker.

I have tried updating windos, updating drivers etc

nothing seems to work

I also tried to tick and untick and retick all the various settings available in the sound configuration panels.

nothing has helped.

I have confirmed it isnt the speakers, as they sound and play perfectly normal on another device.

I have also confirmed it wasnt the USB sound card I was using, as I just replaced it but that wasnt it either.

Any help?

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Anonymous

i have the problem of sound while playing any app.

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Hi James,

Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Community , I'm kishen an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you.

I'll be glad to assist you today. As this is not a live chat, Kindly expect some delay in response.

Kindly Follow the below steps to troubleshoot the issue:

Try to swap your right speaker to left and left to right and check if still issue persist, And if yes then check if it's the same speaker or not

The constant humming might be due to electrical interference. Try unplugging other electronic devices near your computer and see if that reduces the noise.

Grounding Issue: If you’re using external speakers, ensure they’re properly grounded.

Check Audio Settings in the BIOS

Sometimes, onboard audio settings in the BIOS can affect performance. Restart your computer and enter the BIOS setup (usually by pressing a key like F2, F12, Delete, or Esc during boot). Look for audio settings and ensure they're correctly configured.

Run the Windows Troubleshooter

Go to Settings > System > Sound, scroll down to Advanced, and click on Troubleshoot under "Troubleshoot common sound problems." Follow the prompts to diagnose and potentially fix the issue.

Boot your computer into Safe Mode to see if the issue persists. This can help determine if the problem is related to third-party software or drivers. To enter Safe Mode, go to Settings > System > Recovery, then under "Advanced startup," click Restart now. After the restart, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart, and then choose Safe Mode.

As a last resort, if nothing else works, you might consider performing a clean installation of Windows. This will remove all software and drivers, so make sure to back up your data before proceeding.

I hope this information helps. If you have any questions, please let me know and I will be happy to help you further.

Regards,

kishen :)

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