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<blockquote data-quote="huberoy123" data-source="post: 8914683" data-attributes="member: 658561"><p>Is your installer available? I would check with him before proceeding further.I pulled this from the internet: </p><h2>Subs Making Noise with No Cables Attached</h2><p>If your subwoofer is making noise without any cables attached, it could be due to several reasons. Here are some potential causes and solutions:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=6f7f2f05ad740a49a7dd4cac178ec860722e70f5f2812aeb825a907a221d829dJmltdHM9MTc2NDg5MjgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=315b362a-ef75-619e-07de-20bbeefe60a0&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9zdWJ3b29mZXJhZGRpY3QuY29tL3N1Yndvb2Zlci1tYWtpbmctbm9pc2Utd2l0aG91dC1pbnB1dC8&ntb=1" target="_blank"><strong>Ground Loop</strong>: Ensure that your subwoofer is not connected to different audio equipment using unshielded or poorly shielded RCA cables. Ground loops can cause electrical current to travel through audio cables, creating interference. </a><br /> <a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=6f7f2f05ad740a49a7dd4cac178ec860722e70f5f2812aeb825a907a221d829dJmltdHM9MTc2NDg5MjgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=315b362a-ef75-619e-07de-20bbeefe60a0&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9zdWJ3b29mZXJhZGRpY3QuY29tL3N1Yndvb2Zlci1tYWtpbmctbm9pc2Utd2l0aG91dC1pbnB1dC8&ntb=1" target="_blank"><br /> <strong>1</strong></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=6f7f2f05ad740a49a7dd4cac178ec860722e70f5f2812aeb825a907a221d829dJmltdHM9MTc2NDg5MjgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=315b362a-ef75-619e-07de-20bbeefe60a0&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9zdWJ3b29mZXJhZGRpY3QuY29tL3N1Yndvb2Zlci1tYWtpbmctbm9pc2Utd2l0aG91dC1pbnB1dC8&ntb=1" target="_blank"><strong>Sub's Analogue Nature</strong>: Subwoofers reproduce low-frequency sounds using analog signals. Poorly installed wiring or loose connections can allow electrical current to leak out, causing a humming noise. </a><br /> <a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=6f7f2f05ad740a49a7dd4cac178ec860722e70f5f2812aeb825a907a221d829dJmltdHM9MTc2NDg5MjgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=315b362a-ef75-619e-07de-20bbeefe60a0&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9zdWJ3b29mZXJhZGRpY3QuY29tL3N1Yndvb2Zlci1tYWtpbmctbm9pc2Utd2l0aG91dC1pbnB1dC8&ntb=1" target="_blank"><br /> <strong>1</strong></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=6f7f2f05ad740a49a7dd4cac178ec860722e70f5f2812aeb825a907a221d829dJmltdHM9MTc2NDg5MjgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=315b362a-ef75-619e-07de-20bbeefe60a0&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9zdWJ3b29mZXJhZGRpY3QuY29tL3N1Yndvb2Zlci1tYWtpbmctbm9pc2Utd2l0aG91dC1pbnB1dC8&ntb=1" target="_blank"><strong>Head-Unit Issues</strong>: A faulty head unit may not be able to power the subwoofer correctly, leading to a buzzing noise. Check if the head unit is sending enough power to the subwoofer. </a><br /> <a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=6f7f2f05ad740a49a7dd4cac178ec860722e70f5f2812aeb825a907a221d829dJmltdHM9MTc2NDg5MjgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=315b362a-ef75-619e-07de-20bbeefe60a0&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9zdWJ3b29mZXJhZGRpY3QuY29tL3N1Yndvb2Zlci1tYWtpbmctbm9pc2Utd2l0aG91dC1pbnB1dC8&ntb=1" target="_blank"><br /> <strong>1</strong></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=4988615798754eb09309270254edbba5b00671fbcae0cd529fd3da4048dabafcJmltdHM9MTc2NDg5MjgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=315b362a-ef75-619e-07de-20bbeefe60a0&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmVkZGl0LmNvbS9yL2hvbWV0aGVhdGVyL2NvbW1lbnRzLzE3czV6MnAvc3Vid29vZmVyX21ha2luZ19hX2h1bV9ub19tYXR0ZXJfd2hlcmVfaXRzLw&ntb=1" target="_blank"><strong>Cable Management</strong>: Poorly managed cables can cause electromagnetic interference. Keep signal cables at least 12 inches away from power lines and use high-quality shielding to block external noise. </a><br /> <a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=4988615798754eb09309270254edbba5b00671fbcae0cd529fd3da4048dabafcJmltdHM9MTc2NDg5MjgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=315b362a-ef75-619e-07de-20bbeefe60a0&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmVkZGl0LmNvbS9yL2hvbWV0aGVhdGVyL2NvbW1lbnRzLzE3czV6MnAvc3Vid29vZmVyX21ha2luZ19hX2h1bV9ub19tYXR0ZXJfd2hlcmVfaXRzLw&ntb=1" target="_blank"><br /> <strong>1</strong></a><br /> <a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=d095923e5b7f271b326e1e711f96d983e824c656f4932a87bbb06e1b190318f5JmltdHM9MTc2NDg5MjgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=315b362a-ef75-619e-07de-20bbeefe60a0&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9lbGVjdHJvdGFsa3MuY29tL3N1Yndvb2Zlci1tYWtpbmctbm9pc2Utd2l0aG91dC1pbnB1dC8&ntb=1" target="_blank"><br /> If these solutions do not resolve the issue, it may be time to seek professional help or consider replacing the subwoofer. </a></li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="huberoy123, post: 8914683, member: 658561"] Is your installer available? I would check with him before proceeding further.I pulled this from the internet: [HEADING=1]Subs Making Noise with No Cables Attached[/HEADING] If your subwoofer is making noise without any cables attached, it could be due to several reasons. Here are some potential causes and solutions: [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=6f7f2f05ad740a49a7dd4cac178ec860722e70f5f2812aeb825a907a221d829dJmltdHM9MTc2NDg5MjgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=315b362a-ef75-619e-07de-20bbeefe60a0&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9zdWJ3b29mZXJhZGRpY3QuY29tL3N1Yndvb2Zlci1tYWtpbmctbm9pc2Utd2l0aG91dC1pbnB1dC8&ntb=1'][B]Ground Loop[/B]: Ensure that your subwoofer is not connected to different audio equipment using unshielded or poorly shielded RCA cables. Ground loops can cause electrical current to travel through audio cables, creating interference. [/URL] [URL='https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=6f7f2f05ad740a49a7dd4cac178ec860722e70f5f2812aeb825a907a221d829dJmltdHM9MTc2NDg5MjgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=315b362a-ef75-619e-07de-20bbeefe60a0&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9zdWJ3b29mZXJhZGRpY3QuY29tL3N1Yndvb2Zlci1tYWtpbmctbm9pc2Utd2l0aG91dC1pbnB1dC8&ntb=1'] [B]1[/B][/URL] [*][URL='https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=6f7f2f05ad740a49a7dd4cac178ec860722e70f5f2812aeb825a907a221d829dJmltdHM9MTc2NDg5MjgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=315b362a-ef75-619e-07de-20bbeefe60a0&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9zdWJ3b29mZXJhZGRpY3QuY29tL3N1Yndvb2Zlci1tYWtpbmctbm9pc2Utd2l0aG91dC1pbnB1dC8&ntb=1'][B]Sub's Analogue Nature[/B]: Subwoofers reproduce low-frequency sounds using analog signals. Poorly installed wiring or loose connections can allow electrical current to leak out, causing a humming noise. [/URL] [URL='https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=6f7f2f05ad740a49a7dd4cac178ec860722e70f5f2812aeb825a907a221d829dJmltdHM9MTc2NDg5MjgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=315b362a-ef75-619e-07de-20bbeefe60a0&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9zdWJ3b29mZXJhZGRpY3QuY29tL3N1Yndvb2Zlci1tYWtpbmctbm9pc2Utd2l0aG91dC1pbnB1dC8&ntb=1'] [B]1[/B][/URL] [*][URL='https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=6f7f2f05ad740a49a7dd4cac178ec860722e70f5f2812aeb825a907a221d829dJmltdHM9MTc2NDg5MjgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=315b362a-ef75-619e-07de-20bbeefe60a0&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9zdWJ3b29mZXJhZGRpY3QuY29tL3N1Yndvb2Zlci1tYWtpbmctbm9pc2Utd2l0aG91dC1pbnB1dC8&ntb=1'][B]Head-Unit Issues[/B]: A faulty head unit may not be able to power the subwoofer correctly, leading to a buzzing noise. Check if the head unit is sending enough power to the subwoofer. [/URL] [URL='https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=6f7f2f05ad740a49a7dd4cac178ec860722e70f5f2812aeb825a907a221d829dJmltdHM9MTc2NDg5MjgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=315b362a-ef75-619e-07de-20bbeefe60a0&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9zdWJ3b29mZXJhZGRpY3QuY29tL3N1Yndvb2Zlci1tYWtpbmctbm9pc2Utd2l0aG91dC1pbnB1dC8&ntb=1'] [B]1[/B][/URL] [*][URL='https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=4988615798754eb09309270254edbba5b00671fbcae0cd529fd3da4048dabafcJmltdHM9MTc2NDg5MjgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=315b362a-ef75-619e-07de-20bbeefe60a0&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmVkZGl0LmNvbS9yL2hvbWV0aGVhdGVyL2NvbW1lbnRzLzE3czV6MnAvc3Vid29vZmVyX21ha2luZ19hX2h1bV9ub19tYXR0ZXJfd2hlcmVfaXRzLw&ntb=1'][B]Cable Management[/B]: Poorly managed cables can cause electromagnetic interference. Keep signal cables at least 12 inches away from power lines and use high-quality shielding to block external noise. [/URL] [URL='https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=4988615798754eb09309270254edbba5b00671fbcae0cd529fd3da4048dabafcJmltdHM9MTc2NDg5MjgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=315b362a-ef75-619e-07de-20bbeefe60a0&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmVkZGl0LmNvbS9yL2hvbWV0aGVhdGVyL2NvbW1lbnRzLzE3czV6MnAvc3Vid29vZmVyX21ha2luZ19hX2h1bV9ub19tYXR0ZXJfd2hlcmVfaXRzLw&ntb=1'] [B]1[/B][/URL] [URL='https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=d095923e5b7f271b326e1e711f96d983e824c656f4932a87bbb06e1b190318f5JmltdHM9MTc2NDg5MjgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=315b362a-ef75-619e-07de-20bbeefe60a0&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9lbGVjdHJvdGFsa3MuY29tL3N1Yndvb2Zlci1tYWtpbmctbm9pc2Utd2l0aG91dC1pbnB1dC8&ntb=1'] If these solutions do not resolve the issue, it may be time to seek professional help or consider replacing the subwoofer. [/URL] [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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