On 19/03/20 09:10 PM, Joe wrote: <snip>
If you're getting convincing stereo, then the problem is elsewhere in the path. I always suspect HDMI of anything that involves it. Yes, it can do many channels, and something with 'HDMI' stamped on it should do at least stereo, but that may be the weak link in the chain. You should have a headphone jack on any modern screen which handles audio, try your cheap earphones in that, with sound via HDMI. Again, VLC provides a quick mono/stereo switch, but many sound hardware drivers can also do that.
I did what you suggested, and only one ear received any sound. The next step is to try another HDMI cable. Thanks all for the suggestions.
Regards, Ken