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Unusual sound issue Problem with audio playback Issue detected with sound quality

Unusual sound issue Problem with audio playback Issue detected with sound quality

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babamanga04
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10-21-2025, 02:23 PM
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When I launch a new tab in Chrome, the audio becomes much quieter and sounds distorted. It returns to normal when I switch to another tab. This happens regardless of the program playing the audio. I don’t know what might be causing this issue. Please let me know if you can help.
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babamanga04
10-21-2025, 02:23 PM #1

When I launch a new tab in Chrome, the audio becomes much quieter and sounds distorted. It returns to normal when I switch to another tab. This happens regardless of the program playing the audio. I don’t know what might be causing this issue. Please let me know if you can help.

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barleby76
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10-24-2025, 11:26 AM
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Yes, other browsers are also doing this.
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barleby76
10-24-2025, 11:26 AM #2

Yes, other browsers are also doing this.

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Noblecookie
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10-24-2025, 02:15 PM
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Sorry, I was occupied. The fix is in Windows. When it assumes a mic input during silence, audio output drops by up to 80%. You can turn this off via the control panel → hardware and sound → sound → communication source.
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Noblecookie
10-24-2025, 02:15 PM #3

Sorry, I was occupied. The fix is in Windows. When it assumes a mic input during silence, audio output drops by up to 80%. You can turn this off via the control panel → hardware and sound → sound → communication source.

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