Interference noise coming out of my new KRK Rokit speakers while being connected to my PC.

[TwistedTriant]

Hi guys,

I have read alot of threads about the static noise/interference. Although, I still haven't found the solution to my problem.

I bought 2 krk rokit 8 speakers and connected them through an double xlr to 3.5mm cable. When I connect them to my pc they make alot of buzzing and popping sounds which increase in volume if I open google chrome, or just use a program. When I play games (demanding applications) the noises become insanely hard and this ruins my overall experience.

I have read that it could be a grounding problem or unshielded cables, but I dont think that is the problem since when I connect the cable to my macbook the sound is perfect. I only get the noises when I connect the speakers to my PC.

I already checked if it was a grounding problem, it wasn't. I have updated my sound processor to the latest driver and I've connected another set of speakers which don't produce the noise, so its not a faulty soundcard.

I have no idea how to solve this problem, any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[Wolfshadw]

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Question from TwistedTriant : "Interference noise coming out of my new KRK Rokit speakers while being connected to my PC."

Hi guys,

I have read alot of threads about the static noise/interference. Although, I still haven't found the solution to my problem.

I bought 2 krk rokit 8 speakers and connected them through an double xlr to 3.5mm cable. When I connect them to my pc they make alot of buzzing and popping sounds which increase in volume if I open google chrome, or just use a program. When I play games (demanding applications) the noises become insanely hard and this ruins my overall experience.

I have read that it could be a grounding problem or unshielded cables, but I dont think that is the problem since when I connect the cable to my macbook the sound is perfect. I only get the noises when I connect the speakers to my PC.

Update: I checked if it was a grounding problem, it wasn't. I have updated my sound processor to the latest driver and I've connected another set of speakers which don't produce the noise, so its not a faulty soundcard.

I have no idea how to solve this problem, any help would be greatly appreciated

1st check your pc grounding. Try touching the metal parts of your casing while barefooted and your feet touching the floor. Do you get electric shocks when you touch it? If yes then your pc isnt grounded properly.

If your pc is grounded properly then try finding different driver version of your sound adapter.

Also try and disable any kind of sound enhancement in your sound card control panel.
And try playing around with the bit rate setting.

1st check your pc grounding. Try touching the metal parts of your casing while barefooted and your feet touching the floor. Do you get electric shocks when you touch it? If yes then your pc isnt grounded properly.

If your pc is grounded properly then try finding different driver version of your sound adapter.

Also try and disable any kind of sound enhancement in your sound card control panel.
And try playing around with the bit rate setting.

I checked my pc grounding and no shocks, so the grounding is ok. I downloaded the most recent driver of my sound adapter and that didnt make a difference.

I tried to alter my bitrate settings but that didn't help either.

It is most definitely the fault of something in my pc. Since when I connect them to my macbook, the sound completely disappears.

It might be that your soundcard is faulty.
But try other speakers if you have any or a headset and see if it also have the same problems.

It might be that your soundcard is faulty.
But try other speakers if you have any or a headset and see if it also have the same problems.

I used to have a logitech z623 2.1 speakerset. Just connected them and I didnt have any issues with them whatsoever. So it's not the soundcard, also not the speakers because while connected to my macbook they don't produce the noise.

 

[americanaudiophile]

Your KRK have balanced inputs. Your Logitech did not. By using the 3.5mm to XLR cable to connect them you are grounding the signal minus to earth, When you connect them to the laptop it isolates them from earth even if you have the laptop on the charger.
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I would suggest you contact KRK and get their advice.