About the Speaker Test
Check that your speakers or headphones work and that left and right aren't swapped. Play beeps on each side, sweep from left to right, or use the tone generator to test bass, treble and your hearing range.
Key features
- Left, right and both-channel test beeps
- Stereo sweep from left to right
- Tone generator from 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Sine, square, triangle and sawtooth waves
- Adjustable volume
- Works with speakers, headphones and earbuds
Test left, right and stereo sound
Make sure both speakers or both sides of your headphones work, and that left and right aren't swapped, which matters for games, films and music. Start with your volume low, then click Left, Both and Right.
Using the tone generator
| Range | What you'll test |
|---|---|
| 20–60 Hz | Sub-bass: subwoofers and large speakers |
| 60–250 Hz | Bass |
| 250 Hz–4 kHz | Midrange: voices and most instruments |
| 4–10 kHz | Presence and detail |
| 10–20 kHz | Treble and "air"; also a rough hearing check |
A sine wave is a pure tone. Square and sawtooth waves contain many harmonics and sound buzzier, which helps find rattles in speakers.
Troubleshooting
- Check the output device in your system sound settings (speakers, headphones, HDMI monitor).
- Check the balance slider is centered.
- Turn off mono audio if you want separate left and right.
- Try another cable or port to rule out a loose connection.
Related tests
Mic test, webcam test, and reaction time test.
How to use the Speaker Test
- Open the test. It's ready immediately, with nothing to install.
- Follow the on-screen prompt: click, type, press or watch as instructed.
- Read your results, which update live as you test.
- Repeat as often as you like. Results stay in your browser.