7.1 side speakers crackling/ticking

[Momenaut]

So I've got a bit of a janky setup. I've "custom" built my own 7.1 setup using a Logitech x-530 5.1 speaker set plugged into my mobo, and used another 2.1 Logitech set I had in the unused side speaker slot. It works fine, but the BASS speaker for the 2.1 set has a terrible clicking noise I would very much like to fix. I'm wondering if it's an amp issue because the sound from the side speakers seems quieter than the 5.1 set. Also, I have a FiiO olympus (external usb dac) that I use for my headphones, and that suffers from a very similar noise which in my research I have been told is a power issue as well.

 

My mobo is an MSI Z77A-G45 powered with an OCZ 550w fatal1ty psu. I've tried using a different Logitech 2.1 speaker set with no change. Do I just need to go for a soundcard? I've never shopped for an internal one before so what should I look for?

 

Thanks in advance

[23ek1jelkejd10dsslk14]

I had similar problem with my subwoofer in 2.1 speakers connected to TV. Subwoofer was weirdly clicking and it turned out it was router(sic!) fault. I put router on the top of the subwoofer and the wifi signal interference was making subwoofer to click.

 

So move everything away from sub and see if it helps.

 

I also read that disconnecting some plugs from power outlet might help, like if You got speakers connected to ie. extension cord which also powers 10 other devices it may have influence on subwoofer.

 

Try also reversing subbwoofer plug in power outlet like turn it 180 degrees - it also may help

 

 

[Momenaut]

This was the exact kind of weird answer I'd never think of that I was hoping for. I moved my router which was situated about 2 feet from the subwoofer and it was indeed the source of the issue!

 

A million times thank you! You MIKEsome devil you!

 

muah :x

[PeachyUwUSenpai]

2 hours ago, Momenaut said:

So I've got a bit of a janky setup. I've "custom" built my own 7.1 setup using a Logitech x-530 5.1 speaker set plugged into my mobo, and used another 2.1 Logitech set I had in the unused side speaker slot. It works fine, but the BASS speaker for the 2.1 set has a terrible clicking noise I would very much like to fix. I'm wondering if it's an amp issue because the sound from the side speakers seems quieter than the 5.1 set. Also, I have a FiiO olympus (external usb dac) that I use for my headphones, and that suffers from a very similar noise which in my research I have been told is a power issue as well.

 

My mobo is an MSI Z77A-G45 powered with an OCZ 550w fatal1ty psu. I've tried using a different Logitech 2.1 speaker set with no change. Do I just need to go for a soundcard? I've never shopped for an internal one before so what should I look for?

 

Thanks in advance

its because the side speakers aren't supposed to have a bass hooked to it