JMatte

The hiss on the V444ES remains no matter what the volume and no matter what "sound field" I'm in. In fact, if I'm in 2-channel mode it STILL hisses. Does plugging the receiver into a different AC circuit then the rest of the components help?

I'm running a Sony V444ES A/V receiver with the Klipsch RF-3's, RC-3, RS-3's, and the KSW-12 Subwoofer. However, I have a serious problem. The 444ES is generating a loud hissing noise from the center speaker and the rear speakers. This hissing noise remains constant despite volume levels and is even present when the volume is all the way down. As of now, I have all my components (sub, tv, dvd, etc) plugged into one power strip. This hissing is really annoying and really loud. Has anyone encountered this problem and, if so, have any suggestions on how to elminate or reduce the hissing? Thanks, Jon BTW, placement of all speakers and sub is "by the book". Speaker distance is set at 10ft as I am setup in a smaller room. Center/Fronts/Rears are set to LARGE.