Headphone test

Play test tones in your own browser to check left, right and balance.

Runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded — your input is processed on this device and discarded when you close the tab.

Headphone test

How to use this tool

  1. Enter your values in the fields above.
  2. Press Generate to see the result.
  3. Use Load sample to try the worked example, Copy result to copy it, or Clear to start again.

Worked example

A 440 Hz tone on the left only should be heard in the left ear only when balance is at 0.

What this tool does not do / Limits

Tones are generated in your own browser with Web Audio. Results depend on your headphones, device volume and system balance settings.

Frequently asked questions

Why do I hear sound in both ears?

Your system balance, headphone wiring or a mono setting can mix channels; check those settings too.

Is anything downloaded or uploaded?

No. The tone is generated locally in your browser.

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