Creative Inspire 2.1 2400 "Fixed bass level problem"
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Try a different audio source. If you can chanage the bass level then the problem is with the original source.
At the original source double check settings/configurations etc.
If you cannot change the base level then there may be a problem with the speaker adjustment.
At the original source double check settings/configurations etc.
If you cannot change the base level then there may be a problem with the speaker adjustment.
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Unfortunately that may indicate some component failure. E.g., damage to speaker or control/potentiometer.
http://support.creative.com/kb/ShowArticle.aspx?sid=17767
Note the 5th paragraph down -
"Please note that if you turn the subwoofer on at the maximum level, your hearing experience may deteriorate due to various factors, most important are: speaker drivers may become overloaded and the amplifier reaches its power limits. "
Do not know how you are with such things but you could unplug the speaker from all sources and open it up. May or may not be able to see a problem. Could test the potentiometer perhaps......
Could be repairable with a part from a similar speaker. I see lots of speakers available via GoodWill and other such stores.
http://support.creative.com/kb/ShowArticle.aspx?sid=17767
Note the 5th paragraph down -
"Please note that if you turn the subwoofer on at the maximum level, your hearing experience may deteriorate due to various factors, most important are: speaker drivers may become overloaded and the amplifier reaches its power limits. "
Do not know how you are with such things but you could unplug the speaker from all sources and open it up. May or may not be able to see a problem. Could test the potentiometer perhaps......
Could be repairable with a part from a similar speaker. I see lots of speakers available via GoodWill and other such stores.
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Understood - things like that can get tricky even for experienced folks....
If you cannot control the base then the control (potentiometer) itself would be the starting point.
Google "how to repair a potentiometer" and take a look at some of the websites that are presented.
Here is a good exampe but not for your speaker per se:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXyO7VjaW_4
You should be able to get a sense of what is involved and what may be required for a fix. Could be as simple as a short (two electrical wires touching when they should not be. Maybe loosened up and vibrated into contract by the high volume.
Your photograph shows six screws on the back panel. If you are up for it you can unscrew them and gently lift off the panel. There may be components attached to the back panel so try not to pull it out too far and disconnect something. Use a bright flashlight to look around. and compare what you find to the various links on the internet. Look for burned insulation, bare wires touching something else, etc., etc..
Take some photographs of anything that does not seem correct.
Most important thing is that you unplug everything connected to the speaker especially the power. And be careful with the entire process. Hopefully you have a friend or family member with some knowledge that can help as well.
If you are really lucky a trip to Radio Shack (or similar) store will provide a replacement part (potentiometer perhaps) that you simply reinstall and plug in the wires again.
If you cannot control the base then the control (potentiometer) itself would be the starting point.
Google "how to repair a potentiometer" and take a look at some of the websites that are presented.
Here is a good exampe but not for your speaker per se:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXyO7VjaW_4
You should be able to get a sense of what is involved and what may be required for a fix. Could be as simple as a short (two electrical wires touching when they should not be. Maybe loosened up and vibrated into contract by the high volume.
Your photograph shows six screws on the back panel. If you are up for it you can unscrew them and gently lift off the panel. There may be components attached to the back panel so try not to pull it out too far and disconnect something. Use a bright flashlight to look around. and compare what you find to the various links on the internet. Look for burned insulation, bare wires touching something else, etc., etc..
Take some photographs of anything that does not seem correct.
Most important thing is that you unplug everything connected to the speaker especially the power. And be careful with the entire process. Hopefully you have a friend or family member with some knowledge that can help as well.
If you are really lucky a trip to Radio Shack (or similar) store will provide a replacement part (potentiometer perhaps) that you simply reinstall and plug in the wires again.
thanks a lot for your help bro
i appreciate your explanation
i may first try to go to radio shack , but the problem is i didn't purchase it from radio shack , and i bought it like 10 years ago or more i don't really remember , but i will give it a shot then if they didn't help i will then try to fix it myself maybe i can do it
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If it turns out that you just need a potentiometer you can purchase one from any source as long as the potentiometer specs match.
Age of the speaker is not relevant per se. Other than the fact that often a new component can bring about the failure of something else or the speaker (overall) has become dried out, brittle, etc. and may break internally. A lot of newer devices are being made so as to not be repairable and, if an attempt is made to do so, the something else will break in the process. And most items lose warranty coverage if non-manufacturer authorized repairs are made.
Radio Shack is a good start. Or may an electronics repair place might sell you one.
Match the specs as best you can but you may have a bit of leeway with them.
Age of the speaker is not relevant per se. Other than the fact that often a new component can bring about the failure of something else or the speaker (overall) has become dried out, brittle, etc. and may break internally. A lot of newer devices are being made so as to not be repairable and, if an attempt is made to do so, the something else will break in the process. And most items lose warranty coverage if non-manufacturer authorized repairs are made.
Radio Shack is a good start. Or may an electronics repair place might sell you one.
Match the specs as best you can but you may have a bit of leeway with them.
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