Anyone own this experience any static like hissing noise coming from both speakers? They are low in volume and not noticeable when listen to music
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Hey Dano, I have this same issue on the my pair as well. Once the music starts playing its no longer noticeable.
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There is "sound leakage". At the moment, I have them hooked up to my computer. No special amplification, just on-board Realtek. At 75-100% volume, I can slightly hear them over ambient noise (such as my heater, which is kind of loud) while standing about ten feet away. I don't know if everyone else that answered this question listens to their music at low volume, or if their headphones have some insulation that mine doesn't but in my experience, there is plenty of "sound leakage". Also, you could actually use these as speakers while you're not wearing them. They wouldn't be loud enough to entertain anyone, but you could still listen to something while they sit on your desk. There is "sound leakage". At the moment, I have them hooked up to my computer. No special amplification, just on-board Realtek. At 75-100% volume, I can slightly hear them over ambient noise (such as my heater, which is kind of loud) while standing about ten feet away. I don't know if everyone else that answered this question listens to their music at low volume, or if their headphones have some insulation that mine doesn't but in my experience, there is plenty of "sound leakage". Also, you could actually use these as speakers while you're not wearing them. They wouldn't... » Read More There is "sound leakage". At the moment, I have them hooked up to my computer. No special amplification, just on-board Realtek. At 75-100% volume, I can slightly hear them over ambient noise (such as my heater, which is kind of loud) while standing about ten feet away. I don't know if everyone else that answered this question listens to their music at low volume, or if their headphones have some insulation that mine doesn't but in my experience, there is plenty of "sound leakage". Also, you could actually use these as speakers while you're not wearing them. They wouldn't be loud enough to entertain anyone, but you could still listen to something while they sit on your desk. « Show Less
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I purchased these about 4 months ago for PC gaming and have had no issues with speakers or static. I used a disk that came with them to setup and install the audio driver. Maybe try uninstalling the headset and re-installing it.
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Are you sure that you've installed the unit correctly? Inputs connected to inputs, and outputs connected to outputs? Additionally, have you verified that the impedance switches are set correctly? Lastly, have you removed the volume control, bridges the speaker wires, to eliminate a fault in the cables or speakers? If you've tried all this, and still experience trouble, I'd say it's possible that you may have a faulty unit..
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I have had this unit for almost a year in live application and have not experienced any unusual noise or hiss. I am sure if the gain structure is wrong any unit could have the potential for noise. hope that's what you wanted to hear
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That is what I had awhile back. You will hear a different. There is no more hissing or noise in the background. The copper wall in the card that divide the circuits is a plus to prevent the noise and hissing.
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Yes. Return the whole set. It only gets worse. We had the system for a week and it happened and the one speaker quit working completely so we returned it. We bought a Sony set and have been really happy with it.
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I had no hiss, but check inside the bottom of the speaker I did have a piece of plastic wrap packed inside that caused a noise. But once I removed it, it was fine.
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the hum level on my pioneer speakers is very low. you can hear a faint static sound if you put your ear right up to the speaker, but it is not intrusive. on the other hand my friend also has these exact speakers, and he sometimes noticed a much louder static noise on his speakers, much like a guitar amp sometimes picks up radio/ cell phone frequencies and those noises come through the speakers. but I think that happened only because somehow his speakers were near some sort of frequency. so it's more of a variable problem, not something that always happens. hope this helps. :)
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Yes I have the same hissing sound on my unit too. Not too excited about it either. I am from Canada, and shipping it back and forth to the USA will be too much of a hassle and too expensive to do, so I'll just keep it as is. :-(
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Did you resolve this issue? I have the same problem but in my left speaker. It seems to be the connection since I tried different cables and speakers and still the left speaker makes the buzzing sound.
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I have been using a pair of these speakers live for about 6-7 years now. They are not noisey at all either with my mackie mixer or my newer Behringer mixer. I suspect your mixer is introducing the noise.
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The same thing happened to me. So I sent it back for a replacement. The same thing happened to that one! So I sent it back for a refund & just gave up on the speakers. I'll save up my money for a brand with higher quality standards!
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I think you've gotten a lemon. I would consider returning them. I have no noticeable background noise with mine. Hope that helps.
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I haven't heard any low noise from the monitor's internal speakers. I agree with the other the internal speakers are pretty tiny and don't produce very good sound. I just used some old BostonAcoustics theatre speakers I had laying around.
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I agree with the other comment. If possible, pair with another device to ensure that it is not the speakers. I love these speakers :>
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In regards to SoundSticks being short-lived, I suspect those speakers are being played at a sustained high volume. Remember, these are supplementary computer speakers. I wish someone who had these speakers stop functioning inside the warranty period would give us feedback on how it was handled by Harman Kardon.Thanks.