lamikeith
New Head-Fier
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Headphones ideally produce equal sound levels to both ears such that a mono tone sounds perfectly centered at all volume levels. In reality, that may not be the case. If perfectly centered is zero degrees, fully left is -90 degrees, and fully right is +90 degrees, how far from 0 degrees is acceptable? +/-1? 2? 5? 10 degrees? This assumes all other gear, and the listeners ears, are operating correctly.
I have several headphones that are within a degree or two of zero, except for one that sounds out of balance by 5 degrees. Is this acceptable, or are my 'phones not working correctly?
I have several headphones that are within a degree or two of zero, except for one that sounds out of balance by 5 degrees. Is this acceptable, or are my 'phones not working correctly?