Noise coming from subwoofers and centre channel


Hi,

I have a noise/hum in my subwoofers and only one speaker, the center.

When listening music only, the noise is really low but when watching a movie with the projector and madvr processor, the noise become louder.

 

Someone have an idea, something common?

Thanks in advance for any help.

vampat

I did another test and connected my center directly into the receiver. Now the noise disappears in the center compared to when connected in the external amplifier. However, the noise is still present in the subwoofers... All my devices are connected on the same circuit, it's a circuit just for my electronic devices.

OP: 

It does sound like a ground loop is forming.  If you disconnect the video cable from your projector does the noise go away? 

Nice detective work, and at least at this point there’s a loop that involves the AVR and/or amp. If it’s me I’d try the simplest thing first that’d be a cheater plug on the AVR, then on the amp, and then on both (if necessary) and see what happens. You could also consider contacting the fine folks at Hegel as they may give you a very quick and effective solution rather than spending time/$ trying different things. I’d be interested to hear what you find.

Okay now, I removed the two HDMI cables on the processor, projector out and Zappiti player in, the noise disappeared completely. I reconnected the center to the external amplifier and there is no noise either. So it’s the video part that causes this problem. First time in 2 decades that this has happened to me...

I’m going to buy two 3 to 2 sockets, it’s not expensive.

I hope it’s not too risky to use such a socket.

I will send an email to Hegel for their opinion. thanks for the advice

 

Good evening, Nice testing evening!

1-I installed a 3 two 2 pong on the AVR: no change :-(

2- I added another adapter to the Hegel external amplifier: it really doesn't like the socket, very loud buzz :-(

3-I remove the Hegel one and put it on my Madvr Envy processor: I was starting to get discouraged, I put my ears on the central channel and my subwoofers, I still hear a slight buzz and crackling but I would say 70% less loud ... :-)

4- I say to myself, I'm going to add one to my JVC NZ9 to see.... and yes there is NO MORE NOISE!!!!!!!

Does it exist another solution that would have the same result as this electrical outlet? I find it strange to connect a small piece of plastic to a fairly high-end cable. In addition, is this a risk for my projector and processor? Can performance be affected? it is still 2 products worth 45K.....

IFI GND defender?

Thanks again for your good advice, I really appreciate it, thank you all