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Distorted Audio
Instead of the pure sound from the speaker, you’ll hear distortion and crackling even at low volume.
Check the power or sound levels
This speaker is rated at a recommended amp power level of 20 to 150 watts and has a frequency response of 70–23,000 Hz ± 3 decibels. Confirm that your power levels are right, and that the audio you are trying to play is within that range for a smooth listening experience.
Amplifier clipping
Amplifier clipping can be observed if you hear strange “pops” coming from the speaker. To fix amplifier clipping, try to stay within the rated power and frequency levels or use a limiter.
Blown speaker cone
Removing the grill from the front of the speaker will reveal the speaker cone underneath. It vibrates to produce sound and can degrade over time with continuous use. [invalid guide link]
Surround Sound Unusually Quiet
Surround sound is barely heard and it is difficult to know whether or not it’s working.
Surround woofer blocked
Make sure that the hole in the back of the speaker is clear of any debris which would decrease air flow and cause the Surround sound and overall speaker volume to be quiet.
Increase volume
Increase the rear speaker volume or surround speaker settings to maximum. Verify that the A/V receiver is set to a surround sound mode.
Cord Or Port Malfunctions
Cords are not plugging into the speaker, or it no longer performs its function to the speaker. It can also dramatically distort the audio of the speaker.
Damaged port
The port that the wires connect to may be damaged. The locking mechanism for the ports may be broken or the internal parts may have bad connections. [invalid guide link]
Damaged wire
Damaged wires can affect the sound quality. This can happen because the wire is severed somewhere on the inside or the end that is being plugged in is frayed. This can be fixed by cutting the wire to a point where it works or by getting a new wire altogether.
Difficulty Producing Low And High Frequencies
Speaker has difficulty producing low bass sounds and high treble sounds when they are played.
Tweeter doesn’t work
If the speaker has trouble playing high frequencies it is likely that the folded motion tweeter has been deformed or broken in some way. [invalid guide link]
Speaker cone damaged
If the bass of the speaker has been overplayed at a high volume or it is an old speaker in which you have never replaced the cone, then it is likely that the speaker cone has moved far enough outward that it has caused damage to the cones. [invalid guide link]
Struggles With Clarity
The speaker will sound muffled or fuzzy and can sometimes reduce the overall sound of the speaker.
Loose wires
The wires between the speaker and the device you’re using may be loose. Check the connection between the two.
The speaker is too loud
High volume outputs can cause the speaker to have muffled sounds. Try putting it below 75% volume.
Bad wires
The wires you’re using might not be able to handle the speakers. The speaker sensitivity is 90 dB with 2.83 volts/meter so get some wires powerful enough to handle that.
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