Computer Speakers - EMI

[EternalSunKing]

I am experiencing a lot of electro magnetic interference through my VERY old speakers (enjoy an equivalent image below). Simply carrying a phone in my pocket will set them off with a series of static pops any time a text or call comes in. Easy fix, just leave my phone on the table across the room... not really. My wifi router is currently sitting to the left of my computer on the floor. Though not as significant, they too seem to have an impact.... Are my speakers the problem??? The speakers sound fine for needs but this static is just flat annoying. 

 

Thoughts???

 

[KING OF THE DIRTY DANS]

It might just be that they are going out. I would try a different plug on the PC, and see what happens

[EternalSunKing]

I remember this happening back in the day (think Nokia brick phone). The speakers in general sounds just fine.

 

I decided to plug my speakers in the case headphone jack. I am still able to make the sound come and go by simply picking up my wifi router and setting it next to the speakers.

[EternalSunKing]

I'm wondering if the much older manufacturing processes make these speaker more susceptible to EMI. No point in updating if i'm likely to experience the same problems.

 

Plus, my desk, keyboard and monitor are far higher on my wants list of future updates.

[Derkoli]

9 hours ago, EternalSunKing said:

I am experiencing a lot of electro magnetic interference through my VERY old speakers (enjoy an equivalent image below). Simply carrying a phone in my pocket will set them off with a series of static pops any time a text or call comes in. Easy fix, just leave my phone on the table across the room... not really. My wifi router is currently sitting to the left of my computer on the floor. Though not as significant, they too seem to have an impact.... Are my speakers the problem??? The speakers sound fine for needs but this static is just flat annoying. 

 

Thoughts???

 

EMI doesn't affect the actual motor assembly in the driver of the speaker, it will affect cables and electronics further down the signal path though. EMI is pretty hard to deal with, but you can try putting ferrite ring's on the cable's (signal, and power if you want, ferrite rings on the power cable/supply is not needed though) such as these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dreamtop-Clip-Ferrite-Suppressor-Diameter/dp/B01MG8GQ1F/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=Ferrite+ring&qid=1567686308&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzRllJVFRaRjYyMDU0JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDg0Njc0MTYzQkkzMFJTVzREVSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTY2NDA1MlcxOURORko0N0NSMCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

[EternalSunKing]

18 minutes ago, Derkoli said:

EMI doesn't affect the actual motor assembly in the driver of the speaker, it will affect cables and electronics further down the signal path though. EMI is pretty hard to deal with, but you can try putting ferrite ring's on the cable's (signal, and power if you want, ferrite rings on the power cable/supply is not needed though) such as these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dreamtop-Clip-Ferrite-Suppressor-Diameter/dp/B01MG8GQ1F/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=Ferrite+ring&qid=1567686308&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzRllJVFRaRjYyMDU0JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDg0Njc0MTYzQkkzMFJTVzREVSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTY2NDA1MlcxOURORko0N0NSMCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Would new speakers have a lower chance of being affected? Or should I simply work to rearrange my setup further away from wireless devices.

 

Thanks for the input.

[Derkoli]

Just now, EternalSunKing said:

Would new speakers have a lower chance of being affected? Or should I simply work to rearrange my setup further away from wireless devices.

 

Thanks for the input.

New speakers might help as they will probably have better shielding on the cables, i have a wifi router basically right next to my setup and have 0 issues (well the RCA cable's are pretty high-end so)