Audio Drivers or Speakers?

[AverageAfro]

Ok, so I built a new PC recently and I went to plug in the monitoring speakers I used with my last PC (which just used a jack for the left and right channels).  Upon plugging them in I was greeted with an annoying buzzing sound.  I plugged in my headphones, nothing, I plugged in my earphones, nothing, I rand the audio to my monitor, nothing.  Only through my speakers am I getting this weird sound.  

Any explanations? 

[BoredErica]

Can you be more specific about what speakers you are using? 

It is common for people using Rokits to have to get a ground loop isolator. You can find cheap ones on Amazon probably.

[AverageAfro]

Can you be more specific about what speakers you are using? 

It is common for people using Rokits to have to get a ground loop isolator. You can find cheap ones on Amazon probably.

 

They're made by Phonic.  I can't find them on their website, but they were passed down from my Dad, so they could be quite old.  

I'll have a look at a ground loop isolator, cheers. 

[ShearMe]

Are you sure you're using the correct adapters?

[AverageAfro]

Are you sure you're using the correct adapters?

 

3.5mm jack into the headphones plug on the front of the computer.  Works with my laptop....