ilovesound Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Hi, I have a klipsch sub-10 subwoofer that is making a very weird electronic rattle noise that is coming from the woofer, not the amplifier, however I have replaced the woofer, and it still makes the sound, it is hard to explain the sound, but it is very annoying. Has anybody else had this problem? please help me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Hi,are you sure it's coming from the woofer? Is there any chance it's something in the cabinet? I would check all wiring inside the cabinet(assuming it's out of warranty,otherwise call Klipsch).I suppose the amp could also put out noise if defective.The sub 10 amp has been known to blow.Generally when you hear an amp go it's followed by no noise at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovesound Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 Thank you for the quick reply, I have replaced the woofer with a brand new one. I am still getting the sound, I have taken the amp out to see if anything is loose and there are no loose objects in the cabinet, I might just upgrade to the sub-12, is this a better idea than purchasing a new subwoofer amp? And if so, how much more power am i going to get out of the sub-12, I listen to rap and like deep punchy bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I consider the sub 12 a much better sub all the way around than the 10.You might call Klipsch and price an amp if you're sure the woofer is good though.For under $300 the sub 12 is worthy.Another great choice is the reference 12" subs,new or used.Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 How high do you have the subwoofer's volume level at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovesound Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 I have found the problem, I took the amp out of the enclosure and found that the positive and negative wiring on the amp going to the subwoofer were loose, this caused the wires to touch under the vibration. But all is good now, I have fixed the problem. And to answer your last question I keep the gain at 80%. Thanks for the help guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Yikes, that's a bit high on the gain control. Its usually recommended to have the gain control on the sub to be at the 10 or 11 o'clock position and then adjust the sub's output in your receiver's menu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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