klipsch Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 My sub has a very loud thump that happens when I switch inputs, turn the mute on/off and power on. This thump has happened on three different systems, two with high end receivers and one with seperates. It seems to be clear that it is isolated to the Subwoofer. The thump follows the volume control, the louder the volume, the louder the thump. Does anyone know what this could be? Thanks, Steven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Without sounding elitist.... A average pre amp? Cheap pre amp? OK, I said it.. sorry!!! That's why. Seriously, turn your volume down... if you swtich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrol Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I leave my sub on all the time and let the 'auto-switching' do the work when it senses input... However, on those occasions when either there is a power failure or my wife 'manually' turn the sub off, about 5-10 seconds later, it lets out about a 70-75dB 'thump' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 It could be that the resistors in the sub's internal muting circuit have deteriorated over time and now the thump is really audible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAD Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 I could be wrong but I don't think the SW15 actually has an auto turn on and off. The amp stays powered on all the time but it just sits and idles when there is no input signal. I'm pretty sure that is correct but if somebody know for sure please let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikekid Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 RAD you are correct. The older SW series subs do not have an auto on/off feature. I have mine plugged into a switched wall outlet. Double check all connections, although I tend to agree with Freezin In Vermonts theory ................ Best of luck. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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