speakers are noisy: how do I make them quite?

ir0n_ma1den · Jun 22, 2008, 03:00 AM

I have recently connected my stereo system to my computer via the aux function and it sounds a ton better than the crappy built-into-monitor speakers, but they are not silent when they should be.

They are noisy (like noise in a photo), white noise. Is there a program or something that can get rid of this noise?

**dj_stick** · Jun 22, 2008, 03:03 AM

this noise can be caused by:
poor quality soundcard
poor quality cable
poor quality amplifier (in the stereo)
a noisy power circuit (caused by either the wiring, or any appliances connected to the same circuit)
or all of the above

but remember ALL audio devices have a noise floor, and if you crank the volume, you crank that noise floor

Zelig · Jun 22, 2008, 05:34 AM

Also, make sure to mute all the output controls except the ones you use. (Probably just waveout, maybe midiout). It's common for them to pick up noise.

**dj_stick** · Jun 22, 2008, 08:36 AM

that'sa good point, especially if you have the mic input un-muted and at a pretty high level, you'll get a fair amount of noise from the card's built in preamp

ROBSCIX · Jun 23, 2008, 03:28 PM

Also, check your levels on your onboard. As DJ_Stick mentioned you might have this "noisy" onboard cranked up and passing the noise to the receiver. If you back off on the Volume a bit it may makes the noise a bit better. I would suggest if your serious about using your stereo with your PC, Get a quality soundcard. You don't need to spend alot of money to get better sound then your onboard. Hope this helps.

Jun 22, 2008, 03:00 AM	#1
ir0n_ma1den DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	speakers are noisy: how do I make them quite? I have recently connected my stereo system to my computer via the aux function and it sounds a ton better than the crappy built-into-monitor speakers, but they are not silent when they should be. They are noisy (like noise in a photo), white noise. Is there a program or something that can get rid of this noise?

Jun 22, 2008, 05:34 AM	#3
Zelig HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,187 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	Also, make sure to mute all the output controls except the ones you use. (Probably just waveout, maybe midiout). It's common for them to pick up noise. __________________ --

Jun 23, 2008, 03:28 PM	#5
ROBSCIX DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,732 Rep Power: 0	Also, check your levels on your onboard. As DJ_Stick mentioned you might have this "noisy" onboard cranked up and passing the noise to the receiver. If you back off on the Volume a bit it may makes the noise a bit better. I would suggest if your serious about using your stereo with your PC, Get a quality soundcard. You don't need to spend alot of money to get better sound then your onboard. Hope this helps.