Speaker Static Problem

rlstover1714

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Hello all,

I am new to this forum. Usually I can just read older solutions and figure out my issues well enough. However, I am having a rather odd problem that I would like to see if anyone can solve.

I recently got a new pair of speakers (Logitech S120 I believe) to replace my current Insignias that I have had since I built my PC. However, as soon as I installed the speakers, I noticed there was a lot of static coming from both speakers. Thinking there was an issue with them, I took them back and got a completely new set of speakers, a pair of Cyber Acoustic 2016s. I plugged them in and am having the the same problem. There is a constant static coming from the speakers. So, I plugged my Insignias back in, and lo and behold, the sound disappears! The only reason why I wanted to replace them to begin with is because the left one is shorting out (the right one works perfectly and no static can be heard from either speaker). So, at this point, I am not sure what to do. I know that it has something to do with my computer, but I am not sure what it is as my Insignias still work fine.

Things I have tried:

Reinstalling sound drivers and codecs
Moving the speakers farther away from the computer
Using the front audio jack
Wiggling around the audio jack in the back of my PC
Using USB-powered speakers instead of ones that get plugged in (the Cyber Acoustics speakers are powered via USB)

None of these solutions have worked. However, if I turn my music on, the static completely disappears. I am totally lost as to what to do at this point! If it helps, my build is and MSI MS-7641 motherboard with an AMB Athlon II X3 460 Processor running Windows 7.

UPDATE: Here is an even MORE baffling thing that just happened. If I turn my Cyber Acoustics ALL the way down and listen through the static, I can hear music that is NOT my own. It's like theres a staticy radio playing or something. However, I do not even own a radio, and what's more, I don't hear the music when I walk outside or by my neighbor's door (thinking that perhaps they just might be playing it very loud, and the speakers are somehow picking up on it. Oh, I live in an apartment building.)

...help?
 
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Amazon has negative feed back for both sets, both terrible speakers apparently with lot of complaints of buzzing/humming and static . The Cybers as well aren't properly shielded and pickup interference from cell phones and different parts from the computer.

Since your old speakers work indicates nothing wrong with your computer but bad luck with these two sets of speakers.
Sounds like the speakers them selves have an insulating problem, probably poor quality control ensuring the speakers are earthed properly.

I would return and get a different set or try an ground loop isolator;

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http://www.amazon.com/PAC-SNI-1-3-5-3-5-mm-Isolator/dp/B001EAQTRI/ref=pd_cp_e_0
 
Thank you for your fast reply. But how could two completely different sets of speakers have the same problem, yet my old speakers work perfectly? I am just a little confused and trying to understand why I am having such a problem.
 
Amazon has negative feed back for both sets, both terrible speakers apparently with lot of complaints of buzzing/humming and static . The Cybers as well aren't properly shielded and pickup interference from cell phones and different parts from the computer.

Since your old speakers work indicates nothing wrong with your computer but bad luck with these two sets of speakers.
 
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Interesting...Guess I just drew a short straw both times. I will try buying a different set, maybe another pair of Insignias, and see if that fixes the problem..