Winamp Sounds All Funky

Sherman81 · 19th April 2005, 21:07

When i play music with winamp while using the Headphones, i can only hear what i think is the background music instead of the fore ground music. However when i cut on the PC's speakers, the music plays just fine, but when i use my headphones the music sounds all funky, and thats when later on while listening to it, it sounds like it is only playing the music that most people don't normally hear that easily over the fore ground music.

Can anyone tell me how to fix this problem.

I have Direct Sound clicked, and have microsoft's updates for the sound device. It seems to be just the headphones, and it isn't the headphones themselves, its just playing music through it.

The same thing happens while i am using WMP 10. The headphones don't seem to work but the speakers do work.

JonnyMac · 19th April 2005, 21:24

What do you mean by funky? Static, choppy, muffled, background noises, screeches, unusual tones/beeps,etc?
Maybe one or more of the following...

From Troubleshooters – Common Issues...
No sound, skippy/choppy/crackly playback, high VM usage, etc.
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....26#post1212926
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=166479
Although not necessary, close Winamp, Windows and reboot the computer after making the DirectSound changes.
_______________________________________________________________
Check the pre-amp volume in Winamp's equalizer (Too high, too low?).
Do you have any DSP/Effect plug-ins?
Make sure any DSP plug-ins are disabled. Winamp > Ctrl+P (for preferences) > Plug-ins > DSP/Effect select (none)
Have you updated the sounddrivers? If you have a soundcard go the manufacturer's website for updates. If you have an on board sound chip, go to the website of your computer provider or the manufacturer of the mother board.

No luck or the above is not it? Please provide system specs. Do you have any third party Winamp plug-ins?

JonnyMac · 19th April 2005, 22:37

Errr, did you edit your post as a reply? That is confusing.

Anyways, have you tried another pair of head phones? Are you using USB head phones?

Sherman81 · 19th April 2005, 23:19

When i play music with winamp while using the Headphones, i can only hear what i think is the background music instead of the fore ground music. However when i cut on the PC's speakers, the music plays just fine, but when i use my headphones the music sounds all funky, and thats when later on while listening to it, it sounds like it is only playing the music that most people don't normally hear that easily over the fore ground music.

Can anyone tell me how to fix this problem.

I have Direct Sound clicked, and have microsoft's updates for the sound device. It seems to be just the headphones, and it isn't the headphones themselves, its just playing music through it.

The same thing happens while i am using WMP 10. The headphones don't seem to work but the speakers do work.

gaekwad2 · 19th April 2005, 23:27

Are you using some kind of surround setup?

JonnyMac · 19th April 2005, 23:37

@ Sherman81

As stated in my signature and profile please do not PM me for tech support. Sorry, but I have deleted your PMs from my in box.

Also, I had merged your other thread without first realizing that it was a dupe. Please do not cross-post or double post. If you are replying please use the 'Post a Reply' button.
Looks like this ---->

I am not sure of why this is happening. This Winamp Tech. Support, since it is not specifically related to Winamp there may not be too much that we can tell you. Although, gaekwad may be on to something.

JonnyMac · 21st April 2005, 12:26

Update...

Sherman81 has infromed me the issue has been resolved.

19th April 2005, 21:07	#1
Sherman81 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21	Winamp Sounds All Funky When i play music with winamp while using the Headphones, i can only hear what i think is the background music instead of the fore ground music. However when i cut on the PC's speakers, the music plays just fine, but when i use my headphones the music sounds all funky, and thats when later on while listening to it, it sounds like it is only playing the music that most people don't normally hear that easily over the fore ground music. Can anyone tell me how to fix this problem. I have Direct Sound clicked, and have microsoft's updates for the sound device. It seems to be just the headphones, and it isn't the headphones themselves, its just playing music through it. The same thing happens while i am using WMP 10. The headphones don't seem to work but the speakers do work. Last edited by Sherman81; 19th April 2005 at 22:07.

19th April 2005, 21:24	#2
JonnyMac Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 14,385	What do you mean by funky? Static, choppy, muffled, background noises, screeches, unusual tones/beeps,etc? Maybe one or more of the following... From Troubleshooters – Common Issues... No sound, skippy/choppy/crackly playback, high VM usage, etc. http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....26#post1212926 http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=166479 Although not necessary, close Winamp, Windows and reboot the computer after making the DirectSound changes. _______________________________________________________________ Check the pre-amp volume in Winamp's equalizer (Too high, too low?). Do you have any DSP/Effect plug-ins? Make sure any DSP plug-ins are disabled. Winamp > Ctrl+P (for preferences) > Plug-ins > DSP/Effect select (none) Have you updated the sounddrivers? If you have a soundcard go the manufacturer's website for updates. If you have an on board sound chip, go to the website of your computer provider or the manufacturer of the mother board. No luck or the above is not it? Please provide system specs. Do you have any third party Winamp plug-ins? Please do not PM me for tech support. Any request for tech support through PM will be ignored. Read the Stickies ---> \| \| \| \| <--- Knowledge is power

19th April 2005, 23:19	#4
Sherman81 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21	Headphones having background music only. When i play music with winamp while using the Headphones, i can only hear what i think is the background music instead of the fore ground music. However when i cut on the PC's speakers, the music plays just fine, but when i use my headphones the music sounds all funky, and thats when later on while listening to it, it sounds like it is only playing the music that most people don't normally hear that easily over the fore ground music. Can anyone tell me how to fix this problem. I have Direct Sound clicked, and have microsoft's updates for the sound device. It seems to be just the headphones, and it isn't the headphones themselves, its just playing music through it. The same thing happens while i am using WMP 10. The headphones don't seem to work but the speakers do work.

21st April 2005, 12:26	#7
JonnyMac Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 14,385	Problem resolved Update... Sherman81 has infromed me the issue has been resolved.

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19th April 2005, 22:37	#3
JonnyMac Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 14,385	Errr, did you edit your post as a reply? That is confusing. Anyways, have you tried another pair of head phones? Are you using USB head phones?

19th April 2005, 23:27	#5
gaekwad2 Foorum King Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: bar2000 Posts: 11,457	Are you using some kind of surround setup?

19th April 2005, 23:37	#6
JonnyMac Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 14,385	@ Sherman81 As stated in my signature and profile please do not PM me for tech support. Sorry, but I have deleted your PMs from my in box. Also, I had merged your other thread without first realizing that it was a dupe. Please do not cross-post or double post. If you are replying please use the 'Post a Reply' button. Looks like this ----> I am not sure of why this is happening. This Winamp Tech. Support, since it is not specifically related to Winamp there may not be too much that we can tell you. Although, gaekwad may be on to something.