

Here we show you ways to diagnose the common causes of defective headphones and quick fixes. In most cases, it will take you few minutes and require some basic tools available at your nearest electronics shops. So, instead of buying a new pair of headsets, it is cheaper to diagnose and fix the problem. Another thing that can cause the problem is displaced or broken internal wires within the hardware.

This is commonly known as the halfway point issue. If, after resetting, the issue is not resolved, the mechanical trigger of the jack port could be stuck halfway.

However, if you are using wireless headphones and only one side is working, you need to reset it first. If the settings are ok, there could be disconnected wire near the jack, short wire, or faulty wiring within the defective earbud. To do this, click on the computer’s sound icon, go to levels, and select balance. Ensure the mono option is turned off and the voice levels are balanced on both sides of the headphones. If your headphone is playing only on one side, first check the audio setting on your computer.
