diff --git a/src/modules/alsa/mixer/paths/analog-output-headphones-2.conf b/src/modules/alsa/mixer/paths/analog-output-headphones-2.conf
index 178999088..e98fe2537 100644
--- a/src/modules/alsa/mixer/paths/analog-output-headphones-2.conf
+++ b/src/modules/alsa/mixer/paths/analog-output-headphones-2.conf
@@ -84,10 +84,9 @@ volume = off
 switch = off
 volume = off
 
-; On some machines Front is actually a part of the Headphone path
 [Element Front]
-switch = mute
-volume = zero
+switch = off
+volume = off
 
 [Element Rear]
 switch = off
diff --git a/src/modules/alsa/mixer/paths/analog-output-headphones.conf b/src/modules/alsa/mixer/paths/analog-output-headphones.conf
index c808e19e1..ac4ec659a 100644
--- a/src/modules/alsa/mixer/paths/analog-output-headphones.conf
+++ b/src/modules/alsa/mixer/paths/analog-output-headphones.conf
@@ -126,10 +126,9 @@ volume = off
 switch = off
 volume = off
 
-; On some machines Front is actually a part of the Headphone path
 [Element Front]
-switch = mute
-volume = zero
+switch = off
+volume = off
 
 [Element Rear]
 switch = off