Headphone speaker balance

topic posted Fri, October 16, 2009 - 9:48 AM by 
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Is there a way to adjust the headphone left-to-right balance on the iPhone? My right earphone is crapping out, so on my computer I've adjusted the balance so the right earphone is louder than the left, and now everything sounds fine (for now). Is there a way to do this on the iPhone (first gen, not jailbroken)? Maybe even an app or something?
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  • Re: Headphone speaker balance

    Fri, October 16, 2009 - 9:55 AM
    How long have you had your iPhone? Apple will typically replace the earbuds without question, if you're under warranty.
    • Re: Headphone speaker balance

      Fri, October 16, 2009 - 9:55 AM
      And if you're NOT under warranty, maybe you have a friend with a newer iPhone who IS?
      • Re: Headphone speaker balance

        Fri, October 16, 2009 - 9:59 AM
        Oh, I've already replaced the earbuds a few times. I *love* them, but the construction is incredibly shitty, and they crap out really quickly. I can't help but wonder if Apple does that on purpose.

        I'll replace them again if and when I have to, but I was wondering if I could extend the life by changing the balance, like I did on my computer. The music sounds just fine if I shift the balance to the right.
        • Re: Headphone speaker balance

          Fri, October 16, 2009 - 12:58 PM
          I've gone through a couple sets, but the most recent have lasted nearly a year this time.
          • Re: Headphone speaker balance

            Fri, October 16, 2009 - 1:01 PM
            Maybe they're improving the construction because people have been bitching (and they have -- I've been reading the reviews).
            • Re: Headphone speaker balance

              Fri, October 16, 2009 - 6:27 PM
              Apple® now uses aluminum instead of copper in their headphone wires . Bad choice . Wrong impedance
              i usually get my headphones from on airplanes for US$2.00 , Northwest® Airlines
              i used to have the coolest pair of PamAm® orange and blue headphones that worked fine with all my iPods® including the Touch®
              Hmmm . thinks ; Ebay ®
              h t h

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