Rt3000

m.smith
m.smith Posts: 2
edited November 2002 in Troubleshooting
I own a pair of RT3000's that when the built in amps power up I get a local TV or Radio station broadcast through the subs. The only way to turn this off is to disconnect the power cord. As soon as the subs/amps are powered back up the station comes back.
This is rather annoying, besides being not able to hear these great speakers the way they are meant to be heard. I have tried to plug them into different outlets and even a cheap ($35) surge protector. My next attempt at solving this is to purchase an expensive ($600) power center, such as the Monster Power HTS5000. Would this solve my problem, or is there a better solution?:confused:
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited November 2002
    That may solve the problem if the signal is coming in through the AC line. I used to live next to an AM radio tower. Good luck, you'll need it. Being careful not to touch any power leads you can take foil and wrap around various cables and ground to various components to see if any gain can be made. Be careful not to touch the AC plugs though. If you don't understand any of this then don't try it.
    madmax
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited November 2002
    Hello,
    i'm pretty certain I can be of help, give me a call at 1-800-377-7655 extension 891 or email me at kswauger@polkaudio.com
    Regards, Ken Swauger
  • capitan100
    capitan100 Posts: 172
    edited November 2002
    or....if you ever decide to get rid of the rt3000's...let me know..LOL
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,032
    edited November 2002
    Ken,
    I'd like to read this one..sounds interesting.Bad ground??I gotta hear this one solved,I never had this happen but I assume it's some kind of open to make for an antenna....
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited November 2002
    Yeah Ken, "Mr. it will be our little secret" Swauger.

    Share man, share.

    Cheers,
    Rooster
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