Annoying buzz in my speakers

Gonsalves · 02-12-2008, 12:13 AM

I have had this annoying constant buzz on my speakers for sometime now. It's ongoing when I turn on the speakers. (They are good Harman/Kardan speakers too. Connected to my Dell p.c.) Also it appears the volume is more faint, as I have to turn up the volume almost max to hear anything (above the buzz.) Under control panel in sound and audio devices, it is listed SB Live!Wave device on playback. Continuing troubleshooting, I checked the volume levels under device manager. Also under sound, video and game controllers, there appears to be no hardware conflict. I hope someone can cure my annoyance.

**tecknomage** · 02-12-2008, 01:14 PM

What do you mean by "turn up the volume almost max?"

Volume on the speakers or the Windows Volume Control in the Taskbar Tray?

Try this, using the Windows Volume Control set Mute. Do you still get the buzz?

This is an indication that your problem MAY be hardware related. Your sound card or speakers themselves.

Try, with everything powered down, unplugging the speaker connection to your sound card and cleaning the contacts. Use alcohol and a fresh face cloth and rub well. Now replug the speakers and boot.

Gonsalves · 02-13-2008, 08:41 PM

Thanks Tecknomage,

You solved the problem. It was a connection issue and your procedures cured my ailment. Thanks again.

Gonsalves

02-12-2008, 12:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
Gonsalves Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3 OS: xp	Annoying buzz in my speakers I have had this annoying constant buzz on my speakers for sometime now. It's ongoing when I turn on the speakers. (They are good Harman/Kardan speakers too. Connected to my Dell p.c.) Also it appears the volume is more faint, as I have to turn up the volume almost max to hear anything (above the buzz.) Under control panel in sound and audio devices, it is listed SB Live!Wave device on playback. Continuing troubleshooting, I checked the volume levels under device manager. Also under sound, video and game controllers, there appears to be no hardware conflict. I hope someone can cure my annoyance.

02-12-2008, 01:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
tecknomage TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 928 OS: WinXP Pro SP3	Re: Annoying buzz in my speakers What do you mean by "turn up the volume almost max?" Volume on the speakers or the Windows Volume Control in the Taskbar Tray? Try this, using the Windows Volume Control set Mute. Do you still get the buzz? This is an indication that your problem MAY be hardware related. Your sound card or speakers themselves. Try, with everything powered down, unplugging the speaker connection to your sound card and cleaning the contacts. Use alcohol and a fresh face cloth and rub well. Now replug the speakers and boot. __________________ Tecknomage Computer System Specialist IT Technician

02-13-2008, 08:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gonsalves Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3 OS: xp	Re: Annoying buzz in my speakers Thanks Tecknomage, You solved the problem. It was a connection issue and your procedures cured my ailment. Thanks again. Gonsalves