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 e47543f54..284713bed 100644
--- a/src/modules/alsa/mixer/paths/analog-output-headphones-2.conf
+++ b/src/modules/alsa/mixer/paths/analog-output-headphones-2.conf
@@ -60,9 +60,10 @@ volume = off
 switch = off
 volume = off
 
+; On some machines Front is actually a part of the Headphone path
 [Element Front]
-switch = off
-volume = off
+switch = mute
+volume = zero
 
 [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 1d8d3fe7b..7f95f0a7e 100644
--- a/src/modules/alsa/mixer/paths/analog-output-headphones.conf
+++ b/src/modules/alsa/mixer/paths/analog-output-headphones.conf
@@ -63,9 +63,10 @@ volume = off
 switch = off
 volume = off
 
+; On some machines Front is actually a part of the Headphone path
 [Element Front]
-switch = off
-volume = off
+switch = mute
+volume = zero
 
 [Element Rear]
 switch = off