Headphones one side not working

[christophercuya]

In Steam Deck there is a sound on the left side but not the right side.

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does the set work properly on pc or phone or other device?

[Kiryn]

Right, the two obvious tests are: try a different set of headphones in the Steam Deck, and try the malfunctioning headphones on a different audio device. That'll give a hint whether it's the headphone's jack/cord/etc, or the Steam Deck's socket or audio system.

[Midnight Aurais]

there literally could be a cut in the aux cable if you wiggle it around you might notice sound coming back sometimes if that is the case replace the aux cable

this is easily said but if you bought headphones without a detachable aux cable then rip your off to the soldering job

best headphones this far still remains philips fidelio x2hr not just for being a excellent open back headphones but the headband is 2 rods bend into each speaker that is also made of metal on top it has a detachable cable which is very long and then as a plus the earpads can be replaced however they are made of fabric so you can practically wash them or detach and clean them

this fixes 3 problems :
1. headband snaps due to fatigue of the plastic or to far bend
2. cut in the cable that forces you to purchase a new one or do soldering
3. needing to replace the earpads because they break apart after a while

i know i am kinda selling you headphones but just at least consider the 3 problems with headphones i have never had the speakers fail because how could i have had them fail if always 1 or 2 would happen before the speakers cut out