Recent content by Parps

Well, I've sort of solved the problem using a speaker level to line level converter. I'm now using the speaker outputs from the deck instead of the RCA's. The popping noise is gone (except when I power off) It does sound noticably worse when playing music, but what can you do....

Is it possible that the head unit is defective?

Ok, I tried -grounding the RCA's to the head unit....no luck..still the same... -grounding the head unit to the chassis...no luck..still the same... any more ideas?

The outside part (-) of the RCA's?

Dang..you guys respond fast. I'll check it out tonight and let you know how it goes.

Just installed an Alpine CDA-9885 in a '97 VW Jetta. The problem is, any time I press a button to change a track or radio station (or anything else), the speakers make a "POP" noise. It also does this when you turn it on or off. Its pretty loud...and annoying. I think it may have something to...

Just wanted to say hi to everyone. I'm having some issues with a deck install, but will post in the appropriate place (if I can find it) I hope that I will be able to contribute positively to this community.

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