diff --git a/engine/client/snd_al.c b/engine/client/snd_al.c
index acc62d1b3..dc2e08aa9 100644
--- a/engine/client/snd_al.c
+++ b/engine/client/snd_al.c
@@ -760,7 +760,7 @@ static void OpenAL_ChannelUpdate(soundcardinfo_t *sc, channel_t *chan, chanupdat
 	}
 
 	/*just wanted to stop it?*/
-	if (!sfx || chan->master_vol == 0)
+	if (!sfx)
 	{
 		if (src)
 		{