dgps 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2003 hi all, i have encounter some farny situation with my cans and hope that someone could help me out..... seems that all my cans (tried both the AKG 501 & DT880) in my set-up is not balance, i.e. the sound seems to be tilted slightly to the left.... when i listen to one side of the can at a time, both L & R appeared to be of the same volume so in theory when both combined together the soundstage should be at dead centre..... anyone encountered this before? any known reasons for this? thanks...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mackie 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2003 (edited) U'll need to troubleshoot upstream from headamp > interconnects > cdp. As the problem is inherent in both 501 and 880, U can safely drop the cans from the equation. Use your speakers rig to check if imbalance occurs on interconnects and cdp. Try to use a test disc that carries a constant tone for checking purposes. Otherwise, any cd with phase and channel checks will be helpful too. If all else fails, either one of your ears are sensitive than the other or conversely so. Edited July 10, 2003 by Mackie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rameish 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2003 If you have the XLO Test and Burn-in CD, the 1st few tracks will help you establish whether there is indeed sound inbalance. There's the right channel/left channel identification test and then the in phase and out of phase test. If you get correct listening feedback with these tracks then the way your brain processes the information is a little off centre. My brain gives an above top-of-the head feeling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tee 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2003 i have encountered similar problems before, and the solutions in my particular cases were : 1. Change the batteries for the headamp which was running low on the power. 2. Check the interconnects and headphone jack connections, make sure they are cleaned and fully plugged in. Just my 1cent's worth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgps 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2003 If you have the XLO Test and Burn-in CD, the 1st few tracks will help you establish whether there is indeed sound inbalance. There's the right channel/left channel identification test and then the in phase and out of phase test. If you get correct listening feedback with these tracks then the way your brain processes the information is a little off centre. My brain gives an above top-of-the head feeling. i have already used the XLO Burn it CD, and the left and right channel appear to give the same volume level..i also tried to switch the cans ard, i.e. the Left go to my right ear, vice versa....got the same effect, i.e. the focus is a bit to the left.... sigh...guess the problem is with my hearing...like what Rameish say...it is the way my brain process the signal!! any remedy for this? thanks........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mackie 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2003 Ear wax perhaps? Also try to equalize the pressure on both your ears.......pinch your nose and blow as in diving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adhoc 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2003 (edited) dont do that too often though. one of my relatives who's an ear nose and throat specialist says doing that too often will prove detrimental to long term hearing. EDIT: just checked - a better way to equalise pressure would be to either chew something (eg mentos!) or yawn. Edited July 10, 2003 by adhoc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rameish 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2003 Hmm... if you're getting a balanced sound from the XLO then it's not your equipment - at least not the equipment you were born with :-). If you're getting that feeling from normal stereo recordings do remember that stereo recordings are generally slightly louder in one channel (usually left) so that the 2 channels overlap more stereophonically (I was told this by a sound recording enginner - don't know if it's bs or real but sounds plausible as there's always inbalance at very low volumes which I have attributed to the carbon volume pots on most equipment). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matbon0013 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2003 Recordings are generally biased to the left, there's where the lazy ear resides most of the time. Then again I might be wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgps 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2003 Recordings are generally biased to the left, there's where the lazy ear resides most of the time. Then again I might be wrong thanks to all who replied........hmm.....so any other ppl got the same problem as mine? if it is true that recordings are biased to the left, then i suppose that i have balanced hearing, i.e. not lazy ear problem? by the way i am a left hander, any link? thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mackie 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2003 I only know that my left ear is more sensitive than right. As yet, I've not encountered your problem. Have U tried different recordings to confirm this imbalance? Try some tracks with vocals at dead center such as older jazz pieces by Ella and the gang. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgps 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2003 I only know that my left ear is more sensitive than right. As yet, I've not encountered your problem. Have U tried different recordings to confirm this imbalance? Try some tracks with vocals at dead center such as older jazz pieces by Ella and the gang. ok..will try that... but since your left ear is more sensitive, logically speaking your focus should be out assuming that both channels have the same volume..... sigh..the human body is so chim!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonhanjk 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2003 sigh..the human body is so chim!!!!! Ya lor, BLUES!!! Let me explore yours... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
