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High pitch buzz in speakers after adding some LEDs

We recently added some RGB COB LED strip 24V lighting to the HT. These are wall panels. When it changes colour from the DMX we are getting a high pitched buzz coming from some of the surround speakers just for a few secs when the colours are changing. I dont hear it but my AV installer does and some friends also hear it. This has never happened from any of the older LED lighting in the HT.

Is this a faulty power supply even though its brand new?

Thanks in advance...

murray24
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tony1954
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"He then decided to change the power supplies and bingo the buzz went away.... Do you think thats a good starting point?"

Um...yes.

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carlsbad2
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Don't do that. 

JK.  LEDs are known for that but only sometimes.  I have LEDs in my listening room no problem, but they are 10 ft from the equipment and on a different circuit.  I also have a PS audio power regenerator and 2 dedicated circuits.

murray24 OP
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The power supplys were really cheap ones from China without any covers for the 230V AC, I want to buy a better qaulity power supply regardless. 

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oddiofyl
3,988 posts
 

Those plug in air fresheners can cause all kinds of noise.  Pull those out while troubleshooting if you have any 

murray24 OP
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All interesting comments thank you!

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