Z60: No sound on the right ear speaker.

[JiTKing]

My turtlebeach z60's right ear speaker is not working at all. It would not be an issue where I not physically and irreparably deafened on my left ear. Turning the headset 180 would be fine but I cannot use the microphone. I tried on multiple devices, ports and tinkered with the settings as suggested by multiple threads but to no avail. If anyone can direct me toward something that can help, please.

 

[Ralston18]

You could use something like this to reverse the stereo:

http://www.ac3filter.net/wiki/AC3Filter

Google "stereo reverse software" or other similar wording for more options.

Or if you are handy (or know someone who is) you can easily pick up a 3.5 mm stereo female plug and a 3.5 mm stereo male plug and solder up custom wire connections between the two but reverse the L & R on one end. Then you have that homemade adapter for future use if/as needed.

 

[JiTKing]

You could use something like this to reverse the stereo:

http://www.ac3filter.net/wiki/AC3Filter

Google "stereo reverse software" or other similar wording for more options.

Or if you are handy (or know someone who is) you can easily pick up a 3.5 mm stereo female plug and a 3.5 mm stereo male plug and solder up custom wire connections between the two but reverse the L & R on one end. Then you have that homemade adapter for future use if/as needed.

It would seem that the issue is at the point where the wire is connected to the headset. It seems to have wiggled out a little. Perhaps I could find out how to fix it if I can open the left ear.

 

[Ralston18]

The points where wires go into the device/plug are quite vulnerable and will break or otherwise loosen quite easily especially if no effort was made for strain relief or other reinforcement.

Unfortunately, many end user devicess are not meant to be repaired and even designed to the point where attempts to do so will cause more damage.

Otherwise, if there is nothing to lose by trying then go for it. Look for small screws: some may be hidden. Use the right type and size screwdriver. The screws can be very soft metal and without a proper fit you can strip the head with any amount of undo torque.

Likewise there may be plastic tabs etc. that snap the body together. You would need a small thin knife, flat blade screwdriver, or something like that to press in and release the snaps.

If you happen to have another older, broken set - you can "test" your repair......

Once opened the wire may need to be resoldered versus just some screw down connection. Might even just be some wrap/heat glue connection.

You might try googling words such as "Repairing TurtleBeach Z60 earphones" and find a video or two. Look for other model numbers as well - could be similar in design.... Maybe some other product is identical but branded differently....