diff --git a/source/ngc/snes9xGX.cpp b/source/ngc/snes9xGX.cpp
index bcc568c..9b0f906 100644
--- a/source/ngc/snes9xGX.cpp
+++ b/source/ngc/snes9xGX.cpp
@@ -407,6 +407,9 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	// Initialize libFAT for SD and USB
 	MountAllFAT();
 
+	// Audio
+	AUDIO_Init (NULL);
+
 	// Set defaults
 	DefaultSettings ();
 
@@ -438,9 +441,6 @@ main(int argc, char *argv[])
 	S9xSetSoundMute (TRUE);
 	S9xInitSync(); // initialize frame sync
 
-	// Audio
-	AUDIO_Init (NULL);
-
 	// Initialize font system
 	fontSystem = new FreeTypeGX();
 	fontSystem->loadFont(font_ttf, font_ttf_size, 0);