Left Right Sound Select

Allow you to easily change stereo sound on web sites to mono left/right with one click. Useful for videos with dual-language tracks.

Left Right Sound Select: Control Mono Sound in Chrome

Left Right Sound Select is a nifty Chrome extension that allows you to switch from stereo to mono sound with one click. This feature proves useful particularly for videos with dual-language audio tracks, or those with separate audio tracks like commentary on different channels. This extension also integrates with web platforms, supporting event firing as well as change event listening for seamless audio track switching.
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Extension stats

By: newbigi
Users: 4,000+
Rating: 2.87
(39)
Version: 0.0.1 (Last updated: 2017-11-06)
Creation date: 2017-11-05
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Size: 34.18K

Other platforms

Left Right - Stereo Test (v1.3)
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Extension summary

This simple plugin allows you to change the sound output of the web page on the current tab to mono left or right easily with just a click. No need to fiddle with the OS volume control.

Many videos on the internet utilize the left and right audio tracks for dual language channels, some could even contain separate audio tracks (commentary, etc.) on left and right channel. This plugin lets you switch between the two conveniently.

Web sites that support the Left Right Sound Select Chrome extension can deeply integrate with it by firing events and listening to change events and integrate UI buttons directly on the page to switch audio tracks.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Works on YouTube for some users
  • Very helpful for adjusting sound settings
Cons
  • Does not work on multiple platforms (YouTube, Twitch)
  • Many users report it does not function at all
  • Audio issues persist (mono sound, only right speaker works)
Most mentioned
  • Does not work
  • Works on YouTube
  • Audio issues (mono, right speaker only)
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Left Right Sound Select requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Left Right Sound Select has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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