diff --git a/packages/web/src/components/voice/VoiceUser.tsx b/packages/web/src/components/voice/VoiceUser.tsx
index ed17f25a..27706756 100644
--- a/packages/web/src/components/voice/VoiceUser.tsx
+++ b/packages/web/src/components/voice/VoiceUser.tsx
@@ -20,84 +20,10 @@ export function VoiceUser({ participant, large }: VoiceUserProps) {
   const perUserVolume = participantVolumes.get(participant.userId) ?? 100;
   const isLocal = participant.isLocal;
 
-  const [ctxState, setCtxState] = useState<AudioContextState>('suspended');
-
-  // Monitor AudioContext state
-  useEffect(() => {
-    const ctx = getSharedAudioCtx();
-    if (!ctx) return;
-    setCtxState(ctx.state);
-    const handler = () => setCtxState(ctx.state);
-    ctx.addEventListener('statechange', handler);
-    return () => ctx.removeEventListener('statechange', handler);
-  }, []);
-
   // Web Audio for volume boost (> 100%)
   const gainNodeRef = useRef<GainNode | null>(null);
   const sourceNodeRef = useRef<MediaStreamAudioSourceNode | null>(null);
 
-  // Setup Web Audio graph
-  useEffect(() => {
-    if (isLocal || !participant.audioTrack) return;
-
-    const ctx = getSharedAudioCtx();
-    if (!ctx) return;
-
-    if (!gainNodeRef.current) {
-      gainNodeRef.current = ctx.createGain();
-      gainNodeRef.current.connect(ctx.destination);
-    }
-
-    const gainNode = gainNodeRef.current!;
-
-    if (sourceNodeRef.current) {
-      sourceNodeRef.current.disconnect();
-    }
-    
-    const stream = new MediaStream([participant.audioTrack]);
-    sourceNodeRef.current = ctx.createMediaStreamSource(stream);
-    sourceNodeRef.current.connect(gainNode);
-
-    return () => {
-      sourceNodeRef.current?.disconnect();
-    };
-  }, [participant.audioTrack, isLocal]);
-
-  // Apply volume - STRICT DUAL PATH PREVENTION
-  useEffect(() => {
-    const audioEl = audioRef.current;
-    const ctx = getSharedAudioCtx();
-    
-    if (isLocal || !audioEl || !ctx) return;
-
-    const perUserScaled = perUserVolume / 100;
-    const globalScaled = outputVolume / 100;
-    const combined = perUserScaled * globalScaled;
-
-    if (isDeafened) {
-      if (gainNodeRef.current) gainNodeRef.current.gain.setTargetAtTime(0, ctx.currentTime, 0.01);
-      audioEl.volume = 0;
-      audioEl.muted = true;
-    } else {
-      // Chrome/Safari Autoplay logic:
-      // If Context is Running: Use Web Audio (allows > 100% boost), Mute <audio>
-      // If Context is Blocked: Use <audio> (max 100%), Mute Web Audio
-      if (ctxState === 'running' && gainNodeRef.current) {
-        audioEl.muted = true; // Stop standard playback
-        gainNodeRef.current.gain.setTargetAtTime(combined, ctx.currentTime, 0.01);
-      } else {
-        if (gainNodeRef.current) {
-          gainNodeRef.current.gain.setTargetAtTime(0, ctx.currentTime, 0.01);
-        }
-        audioEl.muted = false; // Fallback to standard
-        audioEl.volume = Math.min(combined, 1);
-        audioEl.play().catch(() => {
-          // Truly blocked by browser
-        });
-      }
-    }
-  }, [isDeafened, outputVolume, perUserVolume, ctxState, isLocal]);
-
   // Determine active video track
   const liveScreen = participant.isScreenSharing && participant.screenTrack?.readyState === 'live' ? participant.screenTrack : null;
   const liveCamera = participant.isCameraOn && participant.videoTrack?.readyState === 'live' ? participant.videoTrack : null;
@@ -105,18 +31,81 @@ export function VoiceUser({ participant, large }: VoiceUserProps) {
   const hasVideo = activeVideoTrack !== null;
   const isScreenShare = liveScreen !== null;
 
-  // Listen for track 'ended' events
+  // 1. STANDARD AUDIO PLAYBACK (Reliability Layer)
   useEffect(() => {
-    const tracks = [participant.videoTrack, participant.screenTrack].filter(
-      (t): t is MediaStreamTrack => t !== null,
-    );
-    if (tracks.length === 0) return;
-    const onEnded = () => forceUpdate((n) => n + 1);
-    tracks.forEach((t) => t.addEventListener('ended', onEnded));
-    return () => tracks.forEach((t) => t.removeEventListener('ended', onEnded));
-  }, [participant.videoTrack, participant.screenTrack]);
+    const audioEl = audioRef.current;
+    if (isLocal || !audioEl || !participant.audioTrack) return;
 
-  // Attach video track
+    const stream = new MediaStream([participant.audioTrack]);
+    if ((audioEl.srcObject as MediaStream)?.id !== stream.id) {
+      audioEl.srcObject = stream;
+      // Critical for Chrome: Explicitly call play()
+      audioEl.play().catch((err) => console.warn('[Audio] Auto-play blocked:', err));
+    }
+  }, [participant.audioTrack, isLocal]);
+
+  // 2. VOLUME & BOOST CONTROL
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const audioEl = audioRef.current;
+    if (isLocal || !audioEl || !participant.audioTrack) return;
+
+    // Calculate total requested volume (0.0 to 2.0+)
+    const combined = (perUserVolume / 100) * (outputVolume / 100);
+
+    if (isDeafened) {
+      audioEl.muted = true;
+      if (gainNodeRef.current) gainNodeRef.current.gain.value = 0;
+      return;
+    }
+
+    // Logic:
+    // 0% - 100%: Use standard <audio> volume. Disconnect Web Audio to prevent doubling.
+    // > 100%: Set <audio> to 100%, connect Web Audio for the EXTRA boost.
+    
+    // Standard Path (Always Active unless >100% needs to take over completely, but doubling is risk.
+    // SAFE APPROACH: Use <audio> for everything up to 100%.
+    // If > 100%, keep <audio> at 100% and add Web Audio *parallel*? No, that causes phasing.
+    // CORRECT APPROACH: 
+    // If <= 100%: Element Volume = combined. Web Audio = Disconnected.
+    // If > 100%: Element Volume = 0 (Muted). Web Audio = connected & combined.
+    
+    const ctx = getSharedAudioCtx();
+    const useWebAudio = combined > 1.0 && ctx && ctx.state === 'running';
+
+    if (useWebAudio) {
+      // --- BOOST MODE (>100%) ---
+      // Mute standard element to prevent double audio
+      audioEl.muted = true;
+
+      // Setup/Connect Web Audio
+      if (!gainNodeRef.current) {
+        gainNodeRef.current = ctx.createGain();
+        gainNodeRef.current.connect(ctx.destination);
+      }
+      if (!sourceNodeRef.current) {
+        sourceNodeRef.current = ctx.createMediaStreamSource(new MediaStream([participant.audioTrack]));
+        sourceNodeRef.current.connect(gainNodeRef.current);
+      }
+      
+      // Apply full gain (e.g., 1.5, 2.0)
+      gainNodeRef.current.gain.setTargetAtTime(combined, ctx.currentTime, 0.01);
+
+    } else {
+      // --- STANDARD MODE (0-100%) ---
+      // Cleanup Web Audio to prevent doubling/leaking
+      if (sourceNodeRef.current) {
+        sourceNodeRef.current.disconnect();
+        sourceNodeRef.current = null;
+      }
+      
+      // Use standard element
+      audioEl.muted = false;
+      audioEl.volume = Math.min(combined, 1.0);
+    }
+
+  }, [isDeafened, outputVolume, perUserVolume, isLocal, participant.audioTrack]);
+
+  // Video Handling
   useEffect(() => {
     const videoEl = videoRef.current;
     if (!videoEl) return;
@@ -127,30 +116,32 @@ export function VoiceUser({ participant, large }: VoiceUserProps) {
     }
   }, [activeVideoTrack]);
 
-  // Attach audio track
+  // Cleanup Listeners
   useEffect(() => {
-    const audioEl = audioRef.current;
-    if (!audioEl || !participant.audioTrack) return;
-    audioEl.srcObject = new MediaStream([participant.audioTrack]);
-    // Note: play() and muted state are handled by the volume effect above
-  }, [participant.audioTrack]);
+    const tracks = [participant.videoTrack, participant.screenTrack].filter((t): t is MediaStreamTrack => t !== null);
+    if (tracks.length === 0) return;
+    const onEnded = () => forceUpdate((n) => n + 1);
+    tracks.forEach((t) => t.addEventListener('ended', onEnded));
+    return () => tracks.forEach((t) => t.removeEventListener('ended', onEnded));
+  }, [participant.videoTrack, participant.screenTrack]);
+
+  // Interaction (Resume Context)
+  const handleInteraction = useCallback(() => {
+    const ctx = getSharedAudioCtx();
+    if (ctx && ctx.state === 'suspended') {
+      ctx.resume().catch(console.error);
+    }
+  }, []);
 
-  // Volume context menu
-  const [volumeMenu, setVolumeMenu] = useState<{ x: number; y: number } | null>(null);
   const setParticipantVolume = useVoiceStore((s) => s.setParticipantVolume);
+  const [volumeMenu, setVolumeMenu] = useState<{ x: number; y: number } | null>(null);
 
-  const handleContextMenu = useCallback(
-    (e: React.MouseEvent) => {
-      if (isLocal) return;
-      e.preventDefault();
-      const ctx = getSharedAudioCtx();
-      if (ctx && ctx.state === 'suspended') {
-        ctx.resume();
-      }
-      setVolumeMenu({ x: e.clientX, y: e.clientY });
-    },
-    [isLocal],
-  );
+  const handleContextMenu = useCallback((e: React.MouseEvent) => {
+    if (isLocal) return;
+    e.preventDefault();
+    handleInteraction();
+    setVolumeMenu({ x: e.clientX, y: e.clientY });
+  }, [isLocal, handleInteraction]);
 
   useEffect(() => {
     if (!volumeMenu) return;
@@ -159,13 +150,6 @@ export function VoiceUser({ participant, large }: VoiceUserProps) {
     return () => window.removeEventListener('click', close);
   }, [volumeMenu]);
 
-  const handleInteraction = useCallback(() => {
-    const ctx = getSharedAudioCtx();
-    if (ctx && ctx.state === 'suspended') {
-      ctx.resume().catch(console.error);
-    }
-  }, []);
-
   return (
     <div
       onClick={handleInteraction}
@@ -176,7 +160,8 @@ export function VoiceUser({ participant, large }: VoiceUserProps) {
       } ${large ? 'h-full w-full' : 'h-full aspect-video'}`}
       onContextMenu={handleContextMenu}
     >
-      {!isLocal && <audio ref={audioRef} autoPlay />}
+      {/* Audio Element: Primary playback device */}
+      {!isLocal && <audio ref={audioRef} autoPlay playsInline />}
 
       {hasVideo ? (
         <video
@@ -189,11 +174,7 @@ export function VoiceUser({ participant, large }: VoiceUserProps) {
       ) : (
         <div className="w-full h-full flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-3 bg-[#1e1f22]">
           <div className="relative">
-            <Avatar
-              src={null}
-              name={participant.username}
-              size={large ? 100 : 64}
-            />
+            <Avatar src={null} name={participant.username} size={large ? 100 : 64} />
             {participant.isSpeaking && (
               <div className="absolute -inset-1.5 rounded-full ring-[3px] ring-discord-green animate-pulse" />
             )}
@@ -210,14 +191,10 @@ export function VoiceUser({ participant, large }: VoiceUserProps) {
       <div className="absolute bottom-0 left-0 right-0 px-3 py-2 bg-gradient-to-t from-black/70 via-black/30 to-transparent">
         <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-1.5 min-w-0">
-            <span
-              className={`font-semibold text-white truncate ${large ? 'text-base' : 'text-[13px]'}`}
-            >
+            <span className={`font-semibold text-white truncate ${large ? 'text-base' : 'text-[13px]'}`}>
               {participant.username}
             </span>
-            {isLocal && (
-              <span className="text-[10px] text-white/40 font-medium">(you)</span>
-            )}
+            {isLocal && <span className="text-[10px] text-white/40 font-medium">(you)</span>}
           </div>
           <div className="flex items-center gap-1 flex-shrink-0">
             {participant.isMuted && (
@@ -236,13 +213,6 @@ export function VoiceUser({ participant, large }: VoiceUserProps) {
                 </svg>
               </div>
             )}
-            {participant.isScreenSharing && !isScreenShare && (
-              <div className="w-5 h-5 bg-discord-blurple/90 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center">
-                <svg width="12" height="12" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="white">
-                  <path d="M20 18C21.1 18 22 17.1 22 16V6C22 4.9 21.1 4 20 4H4C2.9 4 2 4.9 2 6V16C2 17.1 2.9 18 4 18H0V20H24V18H20Z" />
-                </svg>
-              </div>
-            )}
           </div>
         </div>
       </div>
diff --git a/packages/web/src/hooks/useLiveKit.ts b/packages/web/src/hooks/useLiveKit.ts
index 8fd6c4cd..3ebfb005 100644
--- a/packages/web/src/hooks/useLiveKit.ts
+++ b/packages/web/src/hooks/useLiveKit.ts
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ import { api } from '../api/client';
 import { useVoiceStore } from '../stores/voiceStore';
 
 /**
- * OPENCORD NATIVE OVERDRIVE PIPELINE v30
+ * OPENCORD NATIVE OVERDRIVE PIPELINE v32
  */
 
 const QUALITY_MAP: Record<string, VideoPreset> = {
@@ -191,7 +191,7 @@ export function useLiveKit() {
   const setupLocalGainPipeline = useCallback(async (room: Room, audioTrack: LocalAudioTrack) => {
     try {
       const ctx = getSharedAudioCtx();
-      if (!ctx) return;
+      if (!ctx || !audioTrack.mediaStreamTrack) return;
       
       if (!localGainNodeRef.current) {
         localGainNodeRef.current = ctx.createGain();
@@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ export function useLiveKit() {
       localSourceRef.current = ctx.createMediaStreamSource(new MediaStream([audioTrack.mediaStreamTrack]));
       localSourceRef.current.connect(localGainNodeRef.current!);
       
-      // Initialize gain from store
+      // Set gain from store
       localGainNodeRef.current!.gain.value = useVoiceStore.getState().inputVolume / 100;
       
       const processedTrack = localDestRef.current!.stream.getAudioTracks()[0];
@@ -275,10 +275,7 @@ export function useLiveKit() {
 
       await newRoom.connect(url, token);
       if (gen !== _connectGeneration) { newRoom.disconnect(); return; }
-      _activeRoom = newRoom; 
-      connectedChannelRef.current = channelId; 
-      setRoom(newRoom); 
-      setIsConnected(true);
+      _activeRoom = newRoom; connectedChannelRef.current = channelId; setRoom(newRoom); setIsConnected(true);
       useVoiceStore.getState().setIsLiveKitConnected(true);
       
       updateParticipants();