Weird Annoying noise coming from speakers

[AznWC34]

I just finished my first build and i have sound blaster audigy gamer card and Creative Inspire 5.1 speakers when i installed everything on the cd and restarted the computer the sound was fine then a few seconds later the weird sound came from the speakers i need help fixing this ill answer any questions thanks for the help

[Mr N8]

Please describe the sound. What can it be compared to? When does this sound happen? Is it constant, or only at different intervals?

[ceminess]

if you have xp, it could be a problem with xp. i heard that some speakers don't work with xp

[AznWC34]

you know how when your listening to the radio and you lose your signal sounds similar to that and the sound is constant not sure what to do

[AznWC34]

hmm the noise is only coming from the center speakers out of all 5 speakers making that weird sound like something is sizzling or like that having no signal on a radio sound not sure what to do

[\/\/ickes]

It sounds like a defective speker.... return for replacement. sometimes the wires are not in the right place. My old sound system sounded like it was under water (bubbles and everything) it was just the wires that were crossed somewhere inside.

Did you try out other speakers on your comp yet?
(note: when testing out a different set of speakers do NOT use any part of the creative set, not even the same jacks)

Hope I helped

[Mr N8]

Do the speakers use a standard rca type cable or 1/4" connector? Check the connections, and make sure they are all solid. Also, try using a different cable in the one that is making the noise, and see if that eliminates the noise at that location. It sounds more like the cable is loose or bad, or the internal speaker jack is bad, rather than a problem with your computer or windows.

[AznWC34]

not sure what cables or connectors it uses i tried using a different cable but only makes the sound in 2 other speakers

[AznWC34]

im not sure whats wrong when windows came up the sound was perfect then a few seconds later the center speakers just made the noise

[Mr N8]

When you switched the cable, did the sound move to the other speakers? IF that's the case, it just sounds like a bad cable. Take it down to your local radio shack or best buy, and get one that matches it. Otherwise, try to get a replacement from the place you purchased the speakers from.

[AznWC34]

yeah i switched the cables and the noised moved into 2 of the other speakers switched it again and moved to another 2 speakers not sure if i can get a replacement from the place i purchased it from because it was at a computer fair

[calmius]

Yes it sounds like something wrong inside the speakers. Because when I opened up my old speakers and played with wires same noises came when I touched different wire ends.

[AznWC34]

alright ill try replacing the speakers or the cables

[AznWC34]

i have reinstalled the softwar but hmm the speakers seem to work but only 2 speakers work and those are the 2 left side speakers and the 2 right side and center speakers arent working

[AznWC34]

does anyone know what the problem could be if only 2 speakers work and the other 3 dont?

[Mr N8]

Recheck all of your connections. You could have loosened something in the processes of swapping cables. It doesn't seem as if it is a software issue here. I would still recommend that your try and get new cables for them at a local electronics store. IF you bring the cables in, they should be able to help you identify them.

A 1/4" connector is what comes standard on walkman headphones. Attached is a picture of an RCA connector.

[trulad]

Make double sure that you are plugged into the correct jacks on the sound card. If still noisey, look first to the obvious, on one of my machines I have to keep the mic muted or I get a humming in the speakers.
Trudy

[AznWC34]

Thank you guys for your help i fixed 4 speakers but one isnt working still [the center one] sounds great ill come back if i have any problems