Shiplemw1 Posted February 27, 2001 Share Posted February 27, 2001 Hello, I mentioned my problem in a previous post "How many preamps am I going to have to go through?". My problem is as follows. When I rotate the knob on my preamp from the starting position(7 o'clock) and up until about 10 o'clock I hear what in my opinion is a staticy popping noise. I've turned my winamp all the way down to 25% and my laptop's volume down and also the windows volume down as others have suggested in that earlier post but it doesn't seem to help as it still continues to do it, and it happens at all four speakers. I just got done experimenting with a cd-player and it's line output function which has volume control on it so it was all the preamp and it still makes the noise. I've also tried, rotating the knob quickly to get rid of it but... to no avail it still does it. Here's my dilemma, I like these speakers but... I'm a big fan of sound quality and this noise bothers the hell out of me, (call me picky). So either I can keep these, take them back get 1.) my money back, 2.) another set of promedia v.2-400's or 3.) I can get my money back and go to another store and buy a set of 4.1's. From the upgrades to the 4.1's I'd like to take my 400's back and get the 4.1's especially since this hissing noise but i'd like some opinions... thank you mike laptop specs: acer 736tlv 650 mhz, 20 gig hdd, 8mg ati rage, 128 mg ram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted February 27, 2001 Share Posted February 27, 2001 yes that would be your best bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted February 27, 2001 Moderators Share Posted February 27, 2001 Hi Mike! Have you tried a different preamp yet? How long have you had the speakers? Have you considered a CP-1? --Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiplemw1 Posted February 27, 2001 Author Share Posted February 27, 2001 To answer the klipsch representative: 1.) No I haven't tried another pre amp as I don't have another available to me. I only bought these speakers yesterday and set them up last night and noticed the static noise last night. 2.) I really can't justify spending 250 on the 400's then another 50 on a preamp when I can supposedly solve the problem by taking them back and getting the 4.1's instead (not klipsch bashing just doesn't make sense in my mind) I'm online all the time so if you have anymore questions or advice let me know... and thanks for the quick response mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fawwaz Posted February 27, 2001 Share Posted February 27, 2001 Well , mike the thing is the new 4.1 cost 300$ instead of 250$ further who sold you the old speakers? They are out of stock everywhere and only the new ones are sold ,I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted February 27, 2001 Moderators Share Posted February 27, 2001 If where you purchased them will take it back, then yes, I'd get the 4.1. As fawwaz mentions, keep in mind the 4.1s are 299 instead of 249, but you also get the new crossover in the satellites. If you have trouble returning them, please let me know and we can try a replacment preamp for you to see if that helps. --Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiplemw1 Posted February 27, 2001 Author Share Posted February 27, 2001 I bought them from an audio-video store about 1 hour and 30 minutes driving time away from me. They were the only ones I could find within 3 hours driving distance, no one else had them. I realize that the 400's go for 250, that's what I bought them at, and the 4.1's for 300, but if I buy a preamp or 50, that makes 300 dollars invested and I haven't achieved better sound... well most likely no more static but not better imaging in mid range (that's in the new 4.1 satellites). There is no reason to buy a new preamp when I can get the new preamp with the 4.1's. I would be wasting 50 dollars (my opinion, might not be yours) when I can upgrade all together by taking them back and getting money back and going andbuying the 4.1's. Any one have any ideas on how to resolve the issue? anything I can do to stop the hiss other than buying a new preamp??? thanks mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiplemw1 Posted February 27, 2001 Author Share Posted February 27, 2001 Just talked to the audio video store, and they said I can return them and upgrade to the 4.1's. YEAH!!! I cna't wait, gonna do it thursday, be blastin the tunes thursday night. glad I kept all the materials and stuff, too bad the box is in crappy shape. Wish me luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted February 27, 2001 Moderators Share Posted February 27, 2001 I'm glad they were helpful, Mike. BTW, I've been to Connersville...nice town! --Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiplemw1 Posted February 27, 2001 Author Share Posted February 27, 2001 Talked to the audio/video store again, apparently, I can take my 400's back and upgrade to the 4.1's but... they don't have either in stock right now... damn.. guess I'll have to wait oh well, maybe they have anothers tore with some instock, lets hope, later mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted February 28, 2001 Moderators Share Posted February 28, 2001 Most dealers don't have them in yet. If they don't have them now, it will probably be mid-March before they get some. --Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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