How to change audio balance levels on Windows 11

On Windows 11, you can easily adjust the balance levels when the speakers or headphones sound unbalanced, and in this guide, you will learn how.

Although when you connect a pair of speakers or headphones, the system can configure the audio settings automatically, sometimes, you may have to change the settings manually to fix unbalanced levels when the audio doesn’t sound right.

Regardless of the reason, Windows 11 allows you to change the balance levels in at least two ways through the Settings app and Control Panel. If you have difficulty hearing sounds from your computer, you should enable mono audio instead.

This guide will teach you the steps to change the balance levels on Windows 11.

Adjust sound balance (left and right) on Windows 11
Adjust sound balance (left and right) from Control Panel

Adjust sound balance (left and right) on Windows 11

To adjust the left and right sound balance on Windows 11, use these steps:

Open Settings on Windows 11.
Click on System.
Click the Sound tab.
Select the speakers to adjust the sound balance.
Under the “Output settings” section, use the “Left channel” and “Right channel” sliders to change the balance levels.

Once you complete the steps, the audio will output with your balance configuration.

Adjust sound balance (left and right) from Control Panel

To change the audio balance levels from Control Panel on Windows 11, use these steps:

Open Settings.
Click on System.
Click the Sound tab.
Under the “Advanced” section, click the “More sound settings” option.
Select the speakers or headphones to change audio balance levels and click the Properties button.
Click the Levels tab.
Click the Balance button.
Use the “L” and “R” sliders to change the sound balance levels on Windows 11.
Click the OK button.
Click the Apply button.
Click the OK button.

After you complete the steps, the new balance levels will apply to your Windows 11 installation.