monk0nuggets Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 So, at low volumes, my left speaker seem to occasionally make popping/crackle sounds when there are lower frequencies. This doesn't happen as much at mid-high volumes. It happens when I watch movies or play any music. What might cause this? These speakers are rated for 200 watts and the receiver only outputs 100 watts, and I've never turned it up past half way, so I'm pretty sure there is no way I've blown a speaker. Here's my set up: 2 Month old Axiom M22 Speakers connected with bear wire to: Marantz 2252b Receiver (serviced 4 months ago) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Check your interconnects between the amp and what ever source. Check speaker cables. Switch speakers (just change the speaker cable between the 2). Switch interconnects. If you find out that the popping follows the speaker you switch it to, its probably something with the amp. If you find out that popping stays in the speaker, its probably the speaker. If using new speaker cable makes the popping go away, it was the cable. If using different interconnects makes the popping go away, it was the interconnect. Report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk0nuggets Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 I planned on doing this, but it's a fucking hassle to take everything apart, as it's not easy to get to. I'll let you know, as soon as I get to it. Also, after listening at high volumes for a while, it seems to go away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk0nuggets Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 Well, it's not the speakers and I don't think it's the cables. Switched the cable inputs on the receiver, and the popping switched channels. So, it must be the receiver? What would cause a popping in the receiver? Guess I'm going to have to call the repair shop again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxmartinxx Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Could be a cold solder joint, an opening resistor, blown capacitor, or bad op amp. Basically, anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 What Martin said... can only diagnose so much without cracking her open. If you're buying an old amp, replace everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk0nuggets Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 Word. I'm going to have it serviced again in the near future to fix whatever is wrong. Just don't have any extra cash right this minute. Thanks for the diagnosis guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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