Hi Ibrahim and all Checking with a pair of headphones and my mobile phone, I have discovered that the problem is with my speakers and not the PC sound card. Now, does this simply mean the speakers are past their best or is there anything else I can do? Barbara Wilson M: 07917710779 T: 02887784046 E: barkingbabs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx IM: creativeeyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Skype: creativeeyes