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Hi all!

I've got a quick question about my studio speakers. For about a week now, when I turn them on, the left speaker start making white noise after a few minutes. Even when the audio cable is unplugged. Sometimes it comes and goes (mostly comes). Does anyone know what I should look after first? It's about 2-3 inches from my left computer monitor, so I didn't think it could be a magnetic problem... but what do I know...

I thought I'd ask just so I have a rough idea before taking it to a shop.

Thanks IA!

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anonymous Sat, 10/01/2005 - 10:39

Hey ghellquist,

I tried that so like you, I believe the problem is inside the speaker.
Since they're active speakers, someone said it could be broadband (white) noise due to noisy transformer and suggested I replace the transformer or put a shielding can around it (I'm not very savvy re: speaker repair...).

Thanks!

ghellquist Sat, 10/01/2005 - 10:45

What speakers are they? Can the seller be convinced that it should be covered under guarantee? Have you talked to the repairman the shop uses, maybe this is a well known problem with a simple well-known solution guarded by the guild of repairmen?

Anyway, you seem to have nailed down which box has the problem. How to solve it is next question. I have learnt to never believe I know the solution in advance, it is like solving an Agatha Christie murder puzzle.

Lot´s of questions.

Gunnar

anonymous Sat, 10/01/2005 - 10:57

lol! The advantage with an Agatha Christie murder puzzle is that you can always go see the last few pages to know what's happened!

My speakers are Yorkville's YSMP1 (yeah, I know...). I swore I'd never get any gear from them, but I shopped around less than 2 years ago and they were surprisingly amazing considering the reputation. Never had any problem before.

You have a point and I'll see if they can help me... (that's the part where you should wish me luck!)

I think I'll start by having the whole thing estimated. I know it's probably just a part that has to be changed, so there shouldn't be any big problems...

Thanks again!

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