Anyway to get rid of the buzzing noise? Has anybody had any luck eliminitating the background buzzing noise? Any additional settings I can try? The best seems to be when the iPod volume is on high, and the car stereo volume is low. Anyway to get rid of the buzzing noise? Has anybody had any luck eliminitating the background buzzing noise? Any additional settings I can try? The best seems to be when the iPod volume is on... » Read More Anyway to get rid of the buzzing noise? Has anybody had any luck eliminitating the background buzzing noise? Any additional settings I can try? The best seems to be when the iPod volume is on high, and the car stereo volume is low. « Show Less
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Are you using the LiquidAUX or just a plain wire? iPods can only control the volume of sound going out through the headphone jack. If you are using the LiquidAUX, it connects through the dock connector, or the equivalent of line-out. You shouldn't be getting any buzzing noise unless you are using a cheap unshielded cable coming out of the headphone jack, or you have a car made prior to 1980, or the liquidaux is loose - in which case you might want to buy a power outlet splitter with good tension.
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I heard from mfgr that buzzing may be a result of the item being loose in the cigarette lighter, which essentially disengages the power to the unit so that the aux connection is un-powered.While not an issue with a basic aux cable, apparantly this item needds power since the connection to the ipod is via the apple pin connector. So in short, push in the LiquidAux firmly into the cigarette lighter to ensure it's connected and powered.
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What you are referring to is most likely a phenomenon called "ground loop" or ground loop noise. This occurs when two or more items use the same ground arriving through different paths or it may also be EMI (electro-magnetic interference) from the various wirings around it. The easiest solution to get rid of it? A ground loop isolator works wonders and in this particular case there are ones available that require no special modification or installation, they install basically "in line" with the aux cable!I found one on Crutchfield and also on SonicElectronix (eBay as well) for less than $20, although I have yet to find this particular style here on Amazon.http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_8987_PAC+SNI-1-3.5.html What you are referring to is most likely a phenomenon called "ground loop" or ground loop noise. This occurs when two or more items use the same ground arriving through different paths or it may also be EMI (electro-magnetic interference) from the various wirings around it. The easiest solution to get rid of it? A ground loop isolator works wonders and in this particular case there are ones available that require no special modification or installation, they install basically "in line" with the aux cable!I found one on Crutchfield and also on SonicElectronix... » Read More What you are referring to is most likely a phenomenon called "ground loop" or ground loop noise. This occurs when two or more items use the same ground arriving through different paths or it may also be EMI (electro-magnetic interference) from the various wirings around it. The easiest solution to get rid of it? A ground loop isolator works wonders and in this particular case there are ones available that require no special modification or installation, they install basically "in line" with the aux cable!I found one on Crutchfield and also on SonicElectronix (eBay as well) for less than $20, although I have yet to find this particular style here on Amazon.http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_8987_PAC+SNI-1-3.5.html « Show Less
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I am having the same problem and it is driving me nuts. It is on my iPhone and 4g iPod and I have a lexus is 250 so it isnt because my products are old. I get a whirring sound whenever my car accelerates, So I am assuming this feedback is caused by the cigarette lighter. Now if there were a way to filter out the feedback
1978260
I moved the adapter around to see if it was loose and thats not the problem. and my car is brand new so i doubt its shotty wiring of my car...
1978261
I have a 250 as well and have the buzzing. The Kensington web page claims that Kensington will provide a free ground loop isolator if you call and provide your LiquidAUX serial number. I have another problem and was wondering if you had it too. I'm using an iPhone 3GS and have found that the Kensington seems to put out much less audio volume than the Belkin I was using. If my CD audio volume is set to 20, my AUX audio volume must be set to 40 to keep the volume at the same listening level. Do you have this problem too?
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Joseph-There is an issue with many 2006-2008 model Toyotas (they have service bulletin out about it). Free fix under warranty.Since Lexus is a Toyota product...maybe your dealer has a service bulletin for it?Rick
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Well, maxing the volume on the ipod and then adjusting your speaker settings (bass/treble) was what I was going to recommend. I had a problem with this with a prior aux cord (unfortunately, I could not get it to go away and had to replace it). I found if I rotated the wire, there was one spot that it was decreased, so I attributed it to a faulty cord. I have zero buzzing at all. Is the ipod newer or older? My older nano seemed especially troublesome with the aux cords while my newer ones are a-okay. If that is the issue, then there may not be a good solution. Good luck.
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Hi, thanks for the suggestion. I have a 4 month old nano that is fine with just the aux cord. I ended up just returning it. Thanks again.
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Thank you! I finally solved the hum problem by plugging the iMic into "Line Out" on my amplifier instead of directly into my turntable. The hum disappeared! Hope you got your hum solved, too.Maria
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There is a known problem with the Custom EQ that causes one of the audio channels to drop. Try one of the other EQ settings. I found out about it at the Anything But IPoD Forums...lots of good information over there.
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I've heard that the iphone is not compatible with this speaker dock, so I would also tend to believe that the same is true of the Ipod Touch since it is similar. Apparently, it causes buzzing or some other type of interference when docked. I am not 100% sure though about the Ipod Touch compatibility. Check with the manufacturer before you buy this speaker dock. That is the best advice I can offer you.
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I was having that trouble as well. I was having a little trouble hearing people, and people on the other end said that they could hear their voices echoing. I did find a fix for it, however. Go under your phone's settings, go to Call Settings (it's under My Device-> Call in my phone), and turn off the Noise Reduction. That worked like a charm for me, and while my audio is still just a little gravely, it's much more clear than before, and people on the other end say it's crystal clear for them.
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In my setup there is no hiss or background buzzing in the background. I can have the volume knob at any volume setting and its dead silent with music off. The hissing and external noise might also be coming from your sound card, if your using onboard sound. I have my emotiva plugged into a Sound blaster Z gaming sound card. Hope this help answer your question.
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Did you adjust the screw adjuster under the rubber plug. I typically turn it clockwise until it stops and the back off a little. I have also found that not all MP3 or IPODs put out the same supply power. I had an IPOD hooked up to one amp and the volume was allot lower than what I was used to. After much testing and adjusting I tried a different IPOD and it was back to normal.
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I get the same thing. Was considering returning the unit because of the aux input noise.
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I haven't had any buzzing with me using my bluetooth either through the phone or the iPod. The only problem I have with it is there is no for the radio numbers so you have to listen to see what station you looked listening to. Other than that I've had absolutely no problems at all
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A buzzing noise is electromagnetic interference (from a TV, old dimmer switch, motors, CFL light bulb near the radio, etc.). This antenna will not remove EMI. You need to get rid of the EMI or move the radio away from it. Google "AM interference" (use the quotes) for more on this. That said, in some cases the directional characteristics of the antenna may help you receive more of the desired signal and less of the EMI, but don't count on it.
816092
Sorry, but the plug/iOS input jack is noisy. If you want a lower noise floor, you should get an adapter that hooks up to the 30-pin/lightning jack like an Apogee Jam.
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All of what has already been said, AND, the headphone link is very noisy. Mine is anyway. Buzzes...hums... Same with two different inputs, two different power sources, no matter where it is placed. It's not an enviromentally induced noise...it's the converter.
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Hi C.R. No mine is pretty quiet when using ear buds. Background noise can be a function of your antenna or local ambient electronic noise. Best way I know to check a receiver is to take it out in the country away from all of the electronic noise and power lines and turn the volume up and listen to it with no antenna. This should give you a good idea about the actual noise level of the radio.
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No, the buzzing sound is always on, unless you are on mute. I had mine for a couple of months now and it seems to have gotten worse
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Try turning the receiver off before you remove the iPod, and leaving it off before you plug it back in. This might resolve the problem.
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Hello Dale, don't forget about the volume control on the back of the unit. Also, switching the polarity might help on the buzzing sound. Hope this helps.
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I tried three docks and each one of them had a static noise that was very annoying in certain songs. Now, I don't understand when you say that ipod, connected to the aux, doesn't make any static noise? My sansa player or a laptop doesn't produce any static noise in my earphones or other speakers but it does on this dock. So, it must be the AUX port on this dock that is not functioning properly.