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Buzz from front speakers...

Audiogoners,

I just set up an Onkyo TX-SR504 (75W / channel), with 4 JBL Northwood E20s as the front speakers and rear speakers, and a JBL Northwood EC25 as the center channel. The E20s can handle 60W continuous, and 240W at peak, while the EC25 can handle 75W continuous, and 300W at peak. I am not getting buzz from the rear E20s, nor from the EC25 (I don't think). Is it simply the case that I am overdriving (I am new, so excuse my language if I'm using the wrong term there) the fronts, hence causing the buzz?

Is there a possible solution somewhere in the setup? Any other ideas?

I am using 16 guage, Philips copper for the whole system. I would attribute the problem to the wire, but for the lack of buzz in the rear or center channels.

Thanks!

-j.
jawats

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jawats OP
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The buzz is occuring when the volume control is turned up too much (usually above 47) or so. It happens whether the music is playing or not. The Rear Speakers don't seem to have the same issue, and it happens no matter how close the fronts are to the unit, and even when all EMI is close to eliminated.

-j.
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