Static on Tweeters

WhiteDesertSun

Hey all,
I own a pair of Monitor 40s that I've had for about a year. Recently I have noticed that the tweeters create a very quiet static that I have not noticed before and even now can only hear if I put my ear right up to it. This static persists even when the amp is turned to minimum and there is no audio input, as in the speakers are just idling. The static obviously increases as the volume is increased. I suspect the tweeters might be blown.
Anyone ever had similar problems?

I'm noob to audio so any input would be greatly appreciated. :frown:

If it helps, I have my monitor 40s hooked up to an Onkyo TX-8555.

BeefJerky

If you hear the static when nothing is playing, then your speakers are not the issue. It is either with your amplifier/receiver, or another component. However, if you want to be sure, you can switch the connections between the left and right speakers to confirm that the static does not remain on the same speaker.

At any rate...
1) Does the static remain regardless of input?
2) Does it happen on both analog and digital inputs?
3) If the answer to both is yes, then unplug everything from the receiver except for the speakers themselves.

If the answer to 1 and/or 2 are 'yes', but the problem does not occur with 3, your problem is with wiring or a specific component hooked to your receiver.

If the problem still occurs when trying number 3, then your AVR is the problem.

Tour2ma

^Good, solid guidance...

If a single souce, the problem is likely noisey interconnect contact. Breaking and remaking RCA jack connections is usually adequate to clear up the problem.

If all sources, problem may be a speaker connection, but is most likely a noisey potentiometer or mechanical switch in your AVR, including the power switch. If one of the latter, it may make more noise when being switched/ turned helping you ID the culprit.

Happy hunting and welcome to the club...

LitoZacky

I get that when my amp and/or AVR are close to the TV. Keeping the TV away did it for me.