static charge


For some reason when I first turn on my amp and play a cd a hear a small static charge coming from my left speaker. More over, it takes a few seconds for the left speaker to play at full sound (in other words one is playing less loudly than the other). I checked all connections and all are solid.

Is this an issue with the speaker, cables, or grounding?? Please help.
bobrock

Showing 1 response by xti16

1 - Does it happen with a different source or does it only happen with a cd? If yes go to #3 If no go to #2
2 - I would first start by reversing the right and left speaker cables. Did the problem move? If yes it is not the speakers. If no I would look for a loose connection either in the crossover or the individual drivers.
3 - If yes I would reverse the output cables from the cd player. Did the problem move back? If yes the problem is in the cd player or interconnects. If no I would be looking at the output connections in the amp. It may be a cold solder joint. Might want a pro or manufacturer to troubleshoot from there.