Klipsch 4.1 Rear Speaker Buzz

2004-11-06 22:46:12

I've noticed that the rear speakers of my Klipsch Promedia 4.1 system give off an unpleasant buzzing background noise.  This is at moderate volumes, ie. main volume 25%, surround 50%.  It doesn't matter what (if any) input is connected.  The buzzing is noticible within about 2 feet of the speaker.  With the front speakers, I can't hear any kind of noise at normal volumes (I'm talking about I can crank the volume to 100% and I only get very soft white noise, as opposed to the abrasive buzz.  The buzzing is coming from the main system, because I can switch the speakers around and it is always the rear speakers that buzz.

Can anyone comment on whether this might be:
-faulty hardware
-design limitation present in all promedia 4.1 systems
-interference from something in the room

I would appreciate any thoughts.



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Klipsch 4.1 Rear Speaker Buzz

Reply #1 – 2004-11-07 00:40:56

I have the promedia 4.1 and do not have this problem, so it's not a design limitation.  I have the main, surround, and software mixer settings all at 50%.  I can't hear any hiss unless I put me ear right up the speakers, even if I turn all of these volumes all the way up.

Klipsch 4.1 Rear Speaker Buzz

Reply #2 – 2004-11-07 01:04:43

Hmmm that's what I figured....

Actually I'm leaning towards electrical interference, because I don't recall having this problem before I moved into my current place....  Stupid EMR... Stupid Maxwell...

Klipsch 4.1 Rear Speaker Buzz

Reply #3 – 2006-04-27 02:44:53

Update, just in case anyone happens to stumble on to this post.  I've moved since then, and there is no buzzing of any sort coming from speakers.