Question KEF wireless surround speakers popping and crackling

[ratbertonline]

My KEF 5005.2 wireless surround speakers have recently started popping and crackling. Its a constant popping noise, irrespective of audio source or db level. Anyone else faced this issue and can suggest a solution? Thanks

 

[americanaudiophile]

It could be the RF transmitter which might affect all the speakers or just the surrounds. If the surrounds can be wired you can try them without the transmitter. There is an amp in each speaker that can cause a problem but it would only affect that one speaker.

 

[ratbertonline]

Thanks, looks that way. Would you know if I can use any other company's wireless transmitter with my KEF system?

 

[americanaudiophile]

The transmitter is described as RF so it's unlikely that you can find a generic one unless KEF tells you what the requirements are.
Do check the speakers with the wired connection just in case.

 

[ratbertonline]

Thank you, any idea how I can connect the 5005.2 rear speakers with wires? i see only one input for the wire which is basically from the receiving transmitter. But no slots for the coaxial wires, as is with the front speakers.