Sound Card Test using Linux

You can use lxsndtest on Linux based computers to test the performance and quality of your soundcard. You should read its user guide for help on installation and usage.

lxsndtest ist based on the older xsndtest (which you can compile using some hints from this build formula for Gentoo).

You may use speaker-test to check your speakers.

References

• Some theoretical background: Measuring Low Levels of Audio Distortion
• Freeware Soundcard Audio Tools & Toys for Windows
• More example tests for a couple of sound cards: Device test reports (scroll all the way down).
• RightMark Audio Analyzer (Windows)
• baudline (Linux)
• More programs for Linux like Tone.py, xanalyser and xoscope to be found on http://radio.linux.org.au/?sectpat=All&ordpat=title

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