Bug 491349 - Test feature not very usable for the workflow of adjusting audio balance
Summary: Test feature not very usable for the workflow of adjusting audio balance
Status: CONFIRMED
Alias: None
Product: systemsettings
Classification: Applications
Component: kcm_pulseaudio (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: 5.27.11
Platform: Slackware Linux
: NOR normal
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: Plasma Bugs List
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Keywords: usability
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Reported: 2024-08-06 12:40 UTC by Henry Pfeil
Modified: 2024-09-08 20:53 UTC (History)
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Description Henry Pfeil 2024-08-06 12:40:16 UTC
SUMMARY
When adjusting Balance levels on a laptop with the headphone jack connected to a hi-fi audio system, it rapidly becomes quite annoying having to pop up the Test button, check the balance of perceived volume levels, close the pop-up, make a small adjustment, pop up the  Test button, repeat until surround-sound levels are balanced, a complex task the systems designer seems to have never done before. Wish: either a repeating left-right back and forth audio while adjusting levels or a persistent Test pop-up that remains open until the user is satisfied with the balance and clicks a Done button.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Connect HDMI port to wide-screen TV, Headphone jack to the power or pre-amp module of a room stereo system at rear of room, adjust levels via wireless mouse/keyboard.
2. Place the listener off to the side of the sofa on a rocker-recliner chair.
3.  Adjust balance levels so the off-center listener perceives center stage.
4.  Reset balance to equal levels when guests are viewing Bluray movies from the sofa, adjust balance for off-center listening after guests have departed.
5.  Repeat 4 on another evening before guests arrive.