Clean & RepairFAQ
Sound Distortion Test
A pure tone is the hardest signal for a damaged driver to reproduce. If you hear fuzz or crackle, the driver or amp is clipping.
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Frequency
300Hz
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Waveform
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Start at a low volume with a clean tone.
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Raise the volume in small steps.
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The point where it turns fuzzy is your clean limit.
Sound Distortion Test questions
- How do I use the Sound Distortion Test?
- Start at a low volume with a clean tone. Raise the volume in small steps. The point where it turns fuzzy is your clean limit.
- Is the Sound Distortion Test free?
- Yes. Every SpeakerTonic tool is free to use, with no account, no install and no limit on how often you run it.
- What frequency does it play?
- It holds a steady tone at 300 Hz, and you can change the frequency while it plays.
- Can this damage my speakers or headphones?
- Played at a sensible level it is safe. Start quiet and raise the volume gradually — sustained tones at maximum volume can stress any driver.
- Does it work on a phone?
- Yes. Sound Distortion Test runs in any modern mobile or desktop browser — nothing to install.