I NEVER have this problem, and I combo IE6, Winamp, FireFox, and a "Sound Environment Controller". It sounds like a problem with your PC. Check your audio drivers and sound chipset. If they don't have hardware multi-channel capability, then there is your culprit. You might be having a software multi-channel handling problem. Also, check how Windows is handling stuff. System Priority should be on "Programs", not "Background Services". If this is NOT set as I recommend, then change it and try it that way. I hope all this helps. 8-) ~Mr. Devnull