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Hello everyone,I have a rather annoying problem with my speakers. So here's the thing, there’s a kind of buzzing sound that can be heard as soon as I turn the sound on. Since I'm not very tech-savvy, I was wondering if someone could help me out.Thanks in advance...Configuration: Windows XPFirefox 2.0.0.3

pierre · Accepted Answer

Hello everyone

Having experienced the problem of crackling from my Altec Lansing PC speakers, I think I can provide a simple bit of advice.

At first, I thought the crackling was coming from the speakers and that I would have to replace them.

By moving one of the speakers, I realized that the crackling decreased or stopped completely. In fact, it was placed right next to a wireless phone charger.
-> I believe the transformer integrated into that charger was affecting the electronic circuit of the speaker and causing the crackling.

So to avoid any crackling, try not to place the speakers too close to electrical devices, such as Liveboxes, phone chargers, etc.

There you go, it's definitely better to know this than to have to replace them!

Cheers

Claude Lachance · Answer

Hello Draghorn
If the noise appears during the playback of any type of media (music, film, games, web radio, etc.), it is possibly a damaged or poorly connected cable. After checking the connections, try other speakers or headphones to confirm that the buzzing does not continue. If the buzzing persists, we might consider a break in the connector or the sound card.

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draghorn · Answer

Indeed, changing the sound card solved the problem. Thank you very much...

Nuton 49 · Answer

Hi,
just to say that you can also do the following under Windows XP SP3:
Double-click on the volume (sound) in the taskbar -> Microphone Volume -> Advanced ->
uncheck "1 microphone boost".
See you later

shortcuts · Answer

I just acquired the 2.1 Altec Lansing vs2421 system second-hand and I am experiencing the same issues with interference noises due to poor shielding of the control box.
To remedy the regular buzzing (once every 60 seconds) coming from the cordless phone located a few meters away, I used an old trick: aluminum foil!
Indeed, by placing a simple piece of foil under the control box, the buzzing completely disappeared.
This makeshift electromagnetic shielding is sufficient in my case, but it is still possible to completely enclose the box (also see the cables) if the problem persists.
https://forums.commentcamarche.net/forum/affich-9382558-gresillement-sur-altec-lansing-vs2421

theo38980 · Answer

I had the same problem with my Altec speakers. The buzzing wasn't coming from the woofer due to interference, but from a malfunction in the speakers.
After a few minutes of searching, I managed to resolve the issue, which wasn't too complicated.
First of all, if you have the same problem I had, go to the Start menu, then to Control Panel, then click on "Hardware and Sound," and you should see a link that says "Sound" to click on.
Then normally the devices you have plugged into your PC will appear, right-click and go to "Properties." A window will open, and at the top of this small window, you'll see "General" - "Enhancements," etc. Click on Enhancements, and in a small box, you'll see "Low-frequency protection" and "Sound equalization." Check both of those boxes, and YOUR PROBLEM IS SOLVED!
Thank you all for reading this message, and goodbye to everyone..

dieudivin · Answer

Resolution of the buzzing / hissing from a 5.1 VS3251R Altec Lansing sound kit on Windows 7:

In the sound properties (control panel, Sound, and select the device delivering the sound by double clicking on it, in my case: Speakers), go to the Levels tab and check the "PC Beep" Speaker icon to mute it. The hissing / buzzing will disappear.

Note: if interference is the source of this sound, a homemade shielding system (with aluminum foil) should do the trick.

John94700 · Answer

Hello everyone, so for some of you, this may be useful if you use this.
If you connect your laptop to your speakers, there may be a buzzing sound.
Try unplugging your laptop charger, if that resolves the buzzing issue, it means it's the grounding socket. (I've had that happen before) In that case, take a pair of pliers and remove the small metal bar from your socket ;)

pcqoluc · Answer

It might be because they are connected to a computer... at a higher voltage... which causes a buzzing sound.
I bought a battery for my laptop and when I plug in the speakers, a buzzing occurs... If I cut the power using the power strip, the buzzing stops.
If I disconnect the battery cable from the laptop, the buzzing stops [...]

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