Speaker Problem

convoy hunter · 04-30-11, 09:47 AM

Hello,
I 've found an old pioneer hifi in the attic recently but it has a problem.
I start playing music but after five minutes the right speaker starts making weird noises while the left is still playing normally. What is the problem.
If it is something simple like wire contacts or so then what should I do?
Thanks

DarkFish · 04-30-11, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by convoy hunter

Hello,
I 've found an old pioneer hifi in the attic recently but it has a problem.
I start playing music but after five minutes the right speaker starts making weird noises while the left is still playing normally. What is the problem.
If it is something simple like wire contacts or so then what should I do?
Thanks

Probably some loose contacts. Can you open it easily? If so, check if all wires are still connected.

Also, what kind of noise is it? White noise? A beep?

convoy hunter · 04-30-11, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkFish

Probably some loose contacts. Can you open it easily? If so, check if all wires are still connected.

Also, what kind of noise is it? White noise? A beep?

I have opened it up I will post a pic later but it seems all right.
As for the sound its like its been playing music underwater.

convoy hunter · 04-30-11, 10:36 AM

DarkFish · 04-30-11, 11:03 AM

I can't see any loose contacts or anything on the pics you posted, but it might be much further into the device, these pics are just of the speaker itself but there's much more inside the thing than just these two and a half wires and a coil

Besides, it's not always easy to see. Just to be sure it isn't a loose contact, softly pull on all wires and see if they still stick to wherever they're attached to.

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Originally Posted by convoy hunter

As for the sound its like its been playing music underwater.

"Like underwater" is a bit vague. Does something happen to the frequencies, is there any noise added etc. etc.

sharkbit · 04-30-11, 12:04 PM

Are the speaker wires hooked up with the correct polarity?
There should be some +'s on one of the speaker wires. Make sure it is hooked up to the + on the speaker.

sharkbit · 04-30-11, 12:05 PM

Also-
Did you try hooking the speaker up to the other channel to make sure it is in the speaker and not in the receiver?

Bakkels · 04-30-11, 01:22 PM

I glanced over the title of this topic and I thought it said 'Sneaker problem'
As in which sneaker to put on first? The left or the right? (Which made me think of 'Friday'; gotta decide which seat to take)

Forgive my ramblings

Anyway, this 'underwater sound' kind a sounds familiar. Like there's a blanket over the speaker or something? I had this with a speaker years ago, and I can't remember what it was. THough I don't think it's loose contacts, then you'd probably just get crackling noises.
I'm going with DarkFish's view on this; the problem could be inside the speaker. I'd also try hooking it up to the other channel as Sharkbit said, but I think it's inside the speaker itself, maybe the coil is damaged?

04-30-11, 01:36 PM

I ran Sound Systems for many Bands over the years.

If it is not a channel problem
(You'll know by switching the speakers from left to right)
It's a bad speaker.
They heat up a bit and can cause all kinds of weirdness.
If the switch still shows bad on the right side?
It's internal to the system.

Gerald · 04-30-11, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by privateer

I ran Sound Systems for many Bands over the years.

If it is not a channel problem
(You'll know by switching the speakers from left to right)
It's a bad speaker.
They heat up a bit and can cause all kinds of weirdness.
If the switch still shows bad on the right side?
It's internal to the system.

It was a quick solution to the 'problem'

Sledgehammer427 · 04-30-11, 01:49 PM

playing music underwater...like, kinda has this burbly noise to it?
the noise I'm talking about, just say it out loud over and over, is that the sound you are describing?

but, having run sound for a couple bands for myself, I have to agree with privateer. your connections look okay, just make sure they are connected right to the speaker, positive to positive and negative to negative and so on.

good luck! hope you don't have to break out the soldering iron!

convoy hunter · 04-30-11, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by privateer

I ran Sound Systems for many Bands over the years.

If it is not a channel problem
(You'll know by switching the speakers from left to right)
It's a bad speaker.
They heat up a bit and can cause all kinds of weirdness.
If the switch still shows bad on the right side?
It's internal to the system.

I will try that and repost here.

convoy hunter · 05-01-11, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharkbit

Also-
Did you try hooking the speaker up to the other channel to make sure it is in the speaker and not in the receiver?

Quote:

Originally Posted by privateer

I ran Sound Systems for many Bands over the years.

If it is not a channel problem
(You'll know by switching the speakers from left to right)
It's a bad speaker.
They heat up a bit and can cause all kinds of weirdness.
If the switch still shows bad on the right side?
It's internal to the system.

well I changed sides and found out that it is the amplifier which has the problem.
Now what should I do?

Gerald · 05-01-11, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by convoy hunter

well I changed sides and found out that it is the amplifier which has the problem.
Now what should I do?

Did you locate what is broken or not working in the right way,there may be something simple, not need to be any opaque

convoy hunter · 05-01-11, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vendor

Did you locate what is broken or not working in the right way,there may be something simple, not need to be any opaque

I am going to open it up soon.
Can it be dust the problem?

04-30-11, 09:47 AM	#1
convoy hunter Samurai Navy Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: kapandriti, Greece Posts: 576 Downloads: 103 Uploads: 0	Speaker Problem Hello, I 've found an old pioneer hifi in the attic recently but it has a problem. I start playing music but after five minutes the right speaker starts making weird noises while the left is still playing normally. What is the problem. If it is something simple like wire contacts or so then what should I do? Thanks

04-30-11, 12:04 PM	#6
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	Are the speaker wires hooked up with the correct polarity? There should be some +'s on one of the speaker wires. Make sure it is hooked up to the + on the speaker. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

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sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	Also- Did you try hooking the speaker up to the other channel to make sure it is in the speaker and not in the receiver? __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

04-30-11, 01:22 PM	#8
Bakkels Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Groningen, The Netherlands Posts: 709 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 6	I glanced over the title of this topic and I thought it said 'Sneaker problem' As in which sneaker to put on first? The left or the right? (Which made me think of 'Friday'; gotta decide which seat to take) Forgive my ramblings Anyway, this 'underwater sound' kind a sounds familiar. Like there's a blanket over the speaker or something? I had this with a speaker years ago, and I can't remember what it was. THough I don't think it's loose contacts, then you'd probably just get crackling noises. I'm going with DarkFish's view on this; the problem could be inside the speaker. I'd also try hooking it up to the other channel as Sharkbit said, but I think it's inside the speaker itself, maybe the coil is damaged? __________________ My sh3 skins : http://www.gamefront.com/files/user/Bakkels Or go to the sh3 downloads section > skins

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Sledgehammer427 PacWagon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Drinking coffee and staring at trees in Massachusetts Posts: 2,908 Downloads: 287 Uploads: 0	playing music underwater...like, kinda has this burbly noise to it? the noise I'm talking about, just say it out loud over and over, is that the sound you are describing? but, having run sound for a couple bands for myself, I have to agree with privateer. your connections look okay, just make sure they are connected right to the speaker, positive to positive and negative to negative and so on. good luck! hope you don't have to break out the soldering iron! __________________ Cold Waters Voice Crew - Fire Control Officer Cmdr O. Myers - C/O USS Nautilus (SS-168) 114,000 tons sunk - 4 Spec Ops completed V-boat Nutcase - Need supplies? Japanese garrison on a small island in the way? Just give us a call! D4C!

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04-30-11, 01:36 PM	#9
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I ran Sound Systems for many Bands over the years. If it is not a channel problem (You'll know by switching the speakers from left to right) It's a bad speaker. They heat up a bit and can cause all kinds of weirdness. If the switch still shows bad on the right side? It's internal to the system.