Why do my speakers crack when my fridge cycles??
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I live in a dorm and everytime my fridge cycles or "turns on", my speakers crack...does a fridge have some sort of magnetic effect on my speakers? the two are not connected to the same power outlet so i have no idea why one is affecting the other
by the way, my speakers are magnetically shielded
by the way, my speakers are magnetically shielded
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I think it has more to do with electric current but I'm not sure.
When I power on my HT the lights dim for a split second. I take it as a compliment...hehe.
-Gonnosuke
When I power on my HT the lights dim for a split second. I take it as a compliment...hehe.
-Gonnosuke
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Sounds like to me it may be on the same circuit. Speakers cracking may be caused by the current draw your fridge has when it initially fires up. The cracking is caused by your amp sending some kind of voltage to your speakers and this is not a good thing. The same goes for lights dimming - too much load on one circuit. I would definitly put my HT on a good power conditioner that will supply the clean power you need
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It has nothing to do with power drain. When a refrigerator compressor turns on, it draws a lot of power initially. amd then kicks back some into the line. It's not the end of the world, but over time it can damage your equipment. It is also a sign of a poorly wired dorm room. Get yourself a line conditioner from Monster Power or Panamax, and the problem will be gone. If you have a good system, the investment is well worth it.
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Go to a Home Depot or Home Base and look for a surge device. (approx. $30) What it does is reduce the current drawn when your compressor motor kicks on. This will greatly help your problem and adds life to your frig., thus keeping ample supply of micro-brewed beer nice and frosty.
Oh yeah, it's not very big and goes into your wall and the frig. cord goes into it.
It's near the electrical stuff.
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Oh yeah, it's not very big and goes into your wall and the frig. cord goes into it.
It's near the electrical stuff.
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