Static problem

vermithrax · 06-20-2012, 12:36 PM

Since installing my new head unit (KW-R900BT), speakers (Polk db6501) and amp (Polk PA 330) I have noticed excessive static in some of my music. Its not all songs, and it is only when music is playing, not during pauses or breaks in the music.

It seams mostly to be present when high range sound is playing, bass isn't effected. Its a background crackling, hissing, static sound. I usually play music from my MP3 Player, and old Zune, or stream it via bluetooth from my phone.

It isn't there on all songs, some sound perfect, but many have this issue. Is it a source material (music file) problem? Or do I have a technical issue somewhere?

RonRizz · 06-20-2012, 04:46 PM

sounds like a source issue to me. Do you get this when listening to cd or Radio?

cheshirecat · 06-20-2012, 05:26 PM

sounds like your phone/zune/whatever is amplifying the audio out

I would listen to different sound sources like Ron suggested to see if you notice it on any other sources.

Eliminating your speakers/amp from the equation will make troubleshooting much easier.

06-20-2012, 12:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
vermithrax Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 128 Drives: 11 370z/sport silver Rep Power: 13	Static problem Since installing my new head unit (KW-R900BT), speakers (Polk db6501) and amp (Polk PA 330) I have noticed excessive static in some of my music. Its not all songs, and it is only when music is playing, not during pauses or breaks in the music. It seams mostly to be present when high range sound is playing, bass isn't effected. Its a background crackling, hissing, static sound. I usually play music from my MP3 Player, and old Zune, or stream it via bluetooth from my phone. It isn't there on all songs, some sound perfect, but many have this issue. Is it a source material (music file) problem? Or do I have a technical issue somewhere?

06-20-2012, 04:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	sounds like a source issue to me. Do you get this when listening to cd or Radio? __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

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06-20-2012, 05:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	sounds like your phone/zune/whatever is amplifying the audio out I would listen to different sound sources like Ron suggested to see if you notice it on any other sources. Eliminating your speakers/amp from the equation will make troubleshooting much easier.