Connect cable modem/router to different circuit than audio?


I just got some reversed polarity outlets in my listening room fixed and have a much closer plug for my gear.
I cannot (yet) do a dedicated line. Up to today, my cable modem was plugged into this circuit. There is a way I could put that on a circuit  apart from my audio if it had the potential to add significant noise. Is that something to worry about or would it not matter much? FYI, my wife's office lights, computer, monitors are on this circuit and there are some light cans, too. Just wondering if the router/modem is an especially big source of noise into the circuit?

Thanks for any opinions.
hilde45

Showing 3 responses by lowrider57

The router should not be on the same circuit as your audio.
A router with the coax line feeding it from outside generates high levels of RFI which translates into noise, an audible amount of noise.

Since you can’t isolate your audio from the electrical devices you mentioned, a power conditioner or power strip with filtering would be in order. Brick Wall or Surge X are very effective conditioners or a Furman Power Station will provide filtering from RFI/EMI noise on your shared AC line.

You have a very nice system, isolating it from the noise-generating electricals will provide noticeable benefits.


You should move the router to a separate line. Although, it would be good if you could verify that this line isn't shared by your audio. You can shut off the breaker to confirm this.