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altis · 29-01-2004, 11:40

I'm not saying this is the problem - it's just a possibility. I know about this 'cos it happened with my PC's sound card!

It is possible that the hardware designer had a Friday afternoon moment and one of the audio channels ended up inverted - so that one of the speakers sucks instead of blows. When this happens you can hear there is a stereo signal but it's impossible to 'locate' the sound.

This problem is easy to identify. With the amp switched off, swap the two wires on one of the speakers. Then fire everything up and see if it sounds better.

29-01-2004, 11:40	#27
altis Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Warrington ntl:81304 Altitude: 12m (and falling) Posts: 4,499	Re: Stereo audio: Terrestrial vs NTL I'm not saying this is the problem - it's just a possibility. I know about this 'cos it happened with my PC's sound card! It is possible that the hardware designer had a Friday afternoon moment and one of the audio channels ended up inverted - so that one of the speakers sucks instead of blows. When this happens you can hear there is a stereo signal but it's impossible to 'locate' the sound. This problem is easy to identify. With the amp switched off, swap the two wires on one of the speakers. Then fire everything up and see if it sounds better.