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Happy Holidays,

Once in awhile I get a single pop from a speaker(s) and I want to know if voltage fluctuation to an amplifier or a receiver can cause it. It happens between songs (no sound played); I can't really tell if it happens during a song because the pop sound is so low in volume.

Thanks,

Intune

Does it always happen on the same CDs? I have a couple CDs that have a 'pop' inbetween tracks, but it seems to just be how the CD was made.

Michael

Burnt CDs used to pop if it was done with old Adaptec EZCD Creator. Dare I ask if that CD is original?

The pops on mine are from original CDs, so that isn't my issue.

Michael

I get the same popping noises when using my pc speakers. Everytime a light from a certain outlet in the next room is turned on it happens, so I'm pretty confident it's a power issue. I don't know how to fix it other than testing some nearby or all outlets and seeing which one might cause the popping noise. Not that great of a solution but maybe it'll be of some help?

you could buy a computer UPS for less than 100$, and plug all your electronics in that. Keep the UPS on at all times.

Hello Everyone,

My speaker "pops" were caused by 2 things: wearing sneakers and leather-soled slippers and transfering the static buildup from walking to my volume nob by touch; and (2) when a small refrigerator turns on that is connected to a nearby outlet. To solve these problems, I touch my soloflex before I adjust the volume and have plugged my system into a different outlet. All is fine now.

Note: And to answer my original question, I believe that voltage fluctuations and body transfers can cause speakers to "pop".

The only time my speakers popped (with my Onkyo 797) was while the devil wind (the Santa Ana) was blowing. Got shocked from everything I touched. Speakers were popping. Intune is correct, I believe. Static electricity is the culprit.

voltage fluctuations and surges can cause speaker pops which at times is also a clear symptom that the electrical wiring may be bad. I used to have a lot of popping sounds at random when I used to play my tapes and CDs. I ignored it till one day my amp literally exploded and fire was seen. Turns out that the phase and neutral were interchanged in my socket. PLUS there was a loose contact. The voltage surged due to the spark generated and burnt the entire circuit board.

Make sure to check your wiring and avoid ionization as far as possible.

Shankar