hello!! l got altec bxr1220 l don't use them much that's may be the reason why they sound bad have to move it around to work like dirty volume??
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Have them plugged into my HP desktop computer and they sound great, have had no issues with them. It is nice that I can control the volume by the speaker.
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Had the same problem with mine, which was very frustrating because I invested in pro audio cables (Input and output) from Guitar Center before the amp even arrived. After researching online, I purchased a DB Link NF103 Reference Series Ground Loop Isolator for $13 from Amazon which eliminated most of the noise. I also plugged it into a Monster Power HTS1600 Power Conditioner which I was already using for my home theater and the problem was solved.
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I have two sets of this particular speaker system. Mine work great!Hmmm, don't tell anyone okay? I did a dumb thing and my speakers wouldn't work! So I order new ones...same brand.Look at the bottom part of your monitor (screen). There is a little icon for "speaker" on the lower right side of your computer screen.By accident, I turned my speakers off. I thought there was something wrong with my old Logitech speakers. So? I ordered more. Guess what! There was absolutely nothing wrong with my old speakers BUT! These are much more clear and the volume is louder.I couldn't be happier. I have two sets of this particular speaker system. Mine work great!Hmmm, don't tell anyone okay? I did a dumb thing and my speakers wouldn't work! So I order new ones...same brand.Look at the bottom part of your monitor (screen). There is a little icon for "speaker" on the lower right side of your computer screen.By accident, I turned my speakers off. I thought there was something wrong with my old Logitech speakers. So? I ordered more. Guess what! There was absolutely nothing wrong with my old speakers BUT! These are much more clear and the volume is... » Read More I have two sets of this particular speaker system. Mine work great!Hmmm, don't tell anyone okay? I did a dumb thing and my speakers wouldn't work! So I order new ones...same brand.Look at the bottom part of your monitor (screen). There is a little icon for "speaker" on the lower right side of your computer screen.By accident, I turned my speakers off. I thought there was something wrong with my old Logitech speakers. So? I ordered more. Guess what! There was absolutely nothing wrong with my old speakers BUT! These are much more clear and the volume is louder.I couldn't be happier. « Show Less
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Usually that would be a result of not having enough wattage pushing them or the amplification unit going bad. I would rule out bad wiring however I would go back and check to see if its possibly coming loose..The vibration of the speaker at high volume could be causing the connection to shake loose. Other than that could just be a bad speaker.
617128
I think something is not right if it is 'extremely' loud. Mine was not silent but it was like a low hum.
1045757
Mine has zero noise. Try turning down the gain and put in on the clean channel. It should be silent (unless you have the volume way up). You may get some negligible noise on the crunch or overdrive especially if the gain is turned up. Read through the manual. Amazon should return if you have issues.
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Make sure you have the speaker's volume control at the medium level or lower, and keep the ON control to Auto. The other thing that may be wrong is the Polarity, make sure the plus side of the amp goes to the plus side of the speaker and likewise for the negative. .............. Hope this helps.
906040
It may be that your speakers aren't getting enough power and it's protecting them from blowing a driver. Depending on how good your speakers are, they can take a lot of juice - more than the average midrange receiver can put out. You may need a separate amp.
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It is possible that your speaker is blown but there is a simple test you can perform to be sure. Switch the speaker that sounds bad to the other side of the amplifier where the speaker sounded good. If that speaker now sounds good, your problem is with the amplifier. If the speaker still sounds distorted then it's defective.
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I have not experienced any problem as described with my speakers. Sorry I can't be of more help.
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Hmmm . . . the only thing I can think of then is that perhaps you have a defective unit. On mine, the low end is full and powerful, so much so that I've never felt the need for a sub (I'm using JBL L880's by the way). Curious--do you also notice this phenomenon with headphones?
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I get the same thing. Was considering returning the unit because of the aux input noise.
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Sorry, I can't help you there. I have not experienced such a problem. Sounds to me like you have a bad unit. I use my "mini" to do small group gigs. I hook it on my waist and it adds that little boost to carry the sound. I have never tried to play it at a loud setting. Frankly, I'd send it back and get another one to replace it. I still like my Danelectro.
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If the volume is not like a standard radio where you can turn it up and be able to comfortably listen to it in another room then I think there is something wrong with the one you bought. I have plenty of volume, with the volume control set a #5 I can hear the radio in every room of our house. If by chance you have external speakers plugged into the line out jack, then you need amplified speakers. the line out jack is an un-amplified output. If you are using the actual radio speaker and there is a fuzzy-ness especially with the bass turned up possiblely the speaker has a crack in it and that would affect the amount of volume. Hope I was of some help Germaine If the volume is not like a standard radio where you can turn it up and be able to comfortably listen to it in another room then I think there is something wrong with the one you bought. I have plenty of volume, with the volume control set a #5 I can hear the radio in every room of our house. If by chance you have external speakers plugged into the line out jack, then you need amplified speakers. the line out jack is an un-amplified output. If you are using the actual radio speaker and there is a fuzzy-ness especially with the bass turned up possiblely the speaker has a crack in it and that... » Read More If the volume is not like a standard radio where you can turn it up and be able to comfortably listen to it in another room then I think there is something wrong with the one you bought. I have plenty of volume, with the volume control set a #5 I can hear the radio in every room of our house. If by chance you have external speakers plugged into the line out jack, then you need amplified speakers. the line out jack is an un-amplified output. If you are using the actual radio speaker and there is a fuzzy-ness especially with the bass turned up possiblely the speaker has a crack in it and that would affect the amount of volume. Hope I was of some help Germaine « Show Less
1169623
I don't understand what you are asking. The power is ok but you have low volume?
1636650
Dieckmann, you have not mentioned what watt are you speakers. i have the same problem too but my speakers are like 40W. i am usuing my old speakers till i get a deal on a new 80-100W speakers.so maybe if you upgrade the speaker is you have low Watt ones you will get good sound at 30-40 level.hope this helps
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Mine did the same thing. Not sure if it's a good/bad thing but the amp is good. Hope this helps