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TROUBLESHOOTING
One certain method of determining if a speaker is faulty is to substitute a speaker that is known to work correctly for
the suspected problem speaker. If the “normally correct speaker” is experiencing the same difficulties or problems as
the suspected problem speaker, use the information below to isolate the problem.
Problem Possible cause Action
No output
Cables Reseat all connectors
Substitute known good cables
Check solder joins
Inspect cable for damage
Inspect wire or connector for stray strand that may short
Intermittent
Poor connections While it is possible for a faulty speaker to exhibit intermittent
output, it’s more likely that an output cable/connector is the
problem. Check the soldering on your connectors.
Constant noise,
buzzing and/or
humming
Faulty electronic Any constant noise originates in the amplifier, mixer, signal
processing, source device in the signal devices, or line-level
wiring. Check and correct system grounding as required. Chain
check for noisy sources or electronic components. Check wiring
for shielding.
Poor low-frequency
output
Improper polarity When two speakers in close proximity to each other are
connected out-of-polarity, they can partially cancel each other out,
especially at low frequencies. Check your speaker cables to be
sure they are all identically wired and connected. Check the
balanced line signal cables to be sure they are all correctly wired.
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