Buzzing noise problem

[soaringchicken]

Well for a while now I've had this noise coming from my speakers, the noise makes using headphones unbearable so speakers are the only way to listen to sound. 

 

 

Some help would be appreciated

Thanks, soaringchicken

[Fufuguy]

Are they plugged into the front or the back io?

[soaringchicken]

Are they plugged into the front or the back io?

the back

[Fufuguy]

I would assume its something to do with the power source but since you can hear it with your headphones as well.. I'm not sure. Maybe its just interference? Like try running the cables away from all the other wires and such 

[soaringchicken]

I would assume its something to do with the power source but since you can hear it with your headphones as well.. I'm not sure. Maybe its just interference? Like try running the cables away from all the other wires and such 

So a bit of cable management might help?

[Fufuguy]

Well that's my best guess hahaha

[Ren]

What the fuck?

Edit: Sorry, unhelpful/spam..

I've got no clue man. That's insane. Never heard a sound like that come from an audio device. If it's across two audio devices (speakers/headphones) then it's probably your power supply but it could be a grounding issue still. I've got no idea if that would be a bitch to figure out but you need to diagnose further.

When does the buzzing start/stop (what are you doing on your PC), or does it happen constantly? It's probably not the wires/interference of any kind. Edit: Also, when did the noise start happening? What's plugged into the wall?

[soaringchicken]

What the fuck?

Edit: Sorry, unhelpful/spam..

I've got no clue man. That's insane. Never heard a sound like that come from an audio device. If it's across two audio devices (speakers/headphones) then it's probably your power supply but it could be a grounding issue still. I've got no idea if that would be a bitch to figure out but you need to diagnose further.

When does the buzzing start/stop (what are you doing on your PC), or does it happen constantly? It's probably not the wires/interference of any kind. Edit: Also, when did the noise start happening? What's plugged into the wall?

It never stops, and I'm not really sure when it started. Would it be better if it was plugged in by itself?

[soaringchicken]

Literally took the motherboard out and set the PC up outside of the case and the problem is still there

[Ren]

It never stops, and I'm not really sure when it started. Would it be better if it was plugged in by itself?

Gonna quote something here (..but you can skip to the bottom if you want):

 

Ground loops are usually perceived as a hum or buzz in your audio signal. They generally emerge when an electrical system consisting of two or more electrical devices is connected to the electrical ground in multiple ways. If the ground of the different power sources does not have the same reference level, an equalizing current will run through the audio connection and intersperse to the audio signal. This can also be caused by devices that introduce an electric potential to the ground connection, including peripheral devices connected to your computer. On Laptops low quality power supplies often lead to ground loop noise.

Always connect your devices to the same power outlet (e.g. with a multi-outlet power strip). Note that even if the power supply of your laptop computer is not connected, your setup may still be vulnerable to ground noise from an external device with its own power supply. All devices that are physically connected to each other should share the same power outlet. You may also have to separate polarized plugs (two-prong) from grounded plugs (three prong), by connecting them to separate circuits.

Extra, less relevant bit

In order to find out where the ground loop arises, disconnect all devices from your computer and / or mixer, but not the amplifier and / or speakers. This also applies to other peripheral devices you may have connected to your computer (external data storage, CD burners). To check if the amplifier or active monitors create the ground loop, monitor your audio signal from the headphones output of your audio device (while the amplifier/active monitors are disconnected). If you find the device that introduces the ground loop, a ground lift of the audio connection may solve the issue. Never lift the ground of the power connection!

Tl;dr (ish): Use a power strip if your speakers are plugged into your wall. If you can't (USB)/aren't (already using strip), you can try removing two-pronged plugs and see if the noise persists. If it does, you should attempt to move them from that outlet if possible or find out which is causing interference on that end. No idea what plugs you use down under (shape is irrelevant, just prong count) or if all plugs work this way, so that may not be important..

If none of the above is true and you're using the Divoom Iris-05 USB speakers like I think you are, have you tried using multiple different ports yet? I don't think it'd help but if you haven't, you should try. Outside of that, everything I've read is pointing to a power supply issue. In some cases I've read it says there could be problems with the grounding to your house but it seems so unlikely and idk how you'd fix that.

I guess I should just ask what power supply you have. And is your headset/pair of headphones USB? Sorry if this is pretty lengthy, I'm doing my best to educate myself at the same time as helping you .

[Ren]

K I'm gonna let this topic bake now, final comments:

Reroute your audio lines away from any power cables as suggested by someone else even though I doubt it'll help. If that doesn't work I'm 99% confident your PSU is having problems.

The 1% goes to: 0.5% motherboard issue (interference there), 0.3% software/driver issue, 0.2% fuck-all-I-have-no-idea/power source to the house is causing fuckery.

Good luck!

[soaringchicken]

K I'm gonna let this topic bake now, final comments:

Reroute your audio lines away from any power cables as suggested by someone else even though I doubt it'll help. If that doesn't work I'm 99% confident your PSU is having problems.

The 1% goes to: 0.5% motherboard issue (interference there), 0.3% software/driver issue, 0.2% fuck-all-I-have-no-idea/power source to the house is causing fuckery.

Good luck!

Well I doubt it is the PSU, because I think I had the same problem with another psu, and my headphones are just 3.5mm jack

[TDP_Equinox]

move the speakers to another room and plug it into your phone or your laptop to see if the noise is still there.

[soaringchicken]

move the speakers to another room and plug it into your phone or your laptop to see if the noise is still there.

Yeah the problems still there. Its not the speakers because it happens with headphones to

[TDP_Equinox]

it happens when you move it to another room and use your phone?
It could be the power coming to your house?

[soaringchicken]

it happens when you move it to another room and use your phone?

It could be the power coming to your house?

Nope, because they both work fine for my laptop

[bob345]

psu could be on its way out or you have dirty power being delivered to your home.

[soaringchicken]

psu could be on its way out or you have dirty power being delivered to your home.

My PSU is a Coolermaster V750 and its nearly new so I don't think it is the problem

[bob345]

My PSU is a Coolermaster V750 and its nearly new so I don't think it is the problem

could be a grounding issue then.

[soaringchicken]

could be a grounding issue then.

Stupid question, whats grounding? is the like motherboard placement?

[bob345]

Stupid question, whats grounding? is the like motherboard placement?

No, it has more to do with your houses electrical system. Typically you have a hot pin, a neutral pin, and a ground pin. Does your plug have 2 pins or 3 pins?

[soaringchicken]

No, it has more to do with your houses electrical system. Typically you have a hot pin, a neutral pin, and a ground pin. Does your plug have 2 pins or 3 pins?

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[TDP_Equinox]

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you may be getting dirty power.

Can you maybe take the computer and speakers to another house, maybe not in the same neighborhood, and test them out?