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raz1121 · 01-05-2009, 08:30 PM

i just got done installing my 5ch amp with polk audio sub and wiring my speakers im now noticing some staic noise when there is no music playing. im thinking its a bad ground maybe but i sanded it down pretty good.

coheed · 01-05-2009, 11:37 PM

You can get a noise filter at your local A/V. That'll stop the buzz. My brother had that problem in his eclipse when he put in his speaker and sub amps. Never priced them myself but I think he paid $20.

Heres a link: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-kezCyum...e-Filters.html

Tamago · 01-05-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by raz1121

i just got done installing my 5ch amp with polk audio sub and wiring my speakers im now noticing some staic noise when there is no music playing. im thinking its a bad ground maybe but i sanded it down pretty good.

details on the amp pls...

also, don't run a remote-turn-on wire next to your RCA's

TinyGiant · 01-06-2009, 12:30 AM

i had the same problem with mine.. found from reading that the antenna ground on the car is really poor.. so i got one of those iso loops and it worked really well.. only noise i get now is when i the ipod dock plugged into the cig lighter and the ipod playing sound.. i hear the drive spin a little here and there

mickymouse · 01-06-2009, 04:55 AM

Hi raz,

first you need to figure out from which side the noise comes.. amp or source.

1) unplug all RCA's and let the engine run. Noise still there? --> amp. Noise gone, RCA or HU.
2) plug in RCA on AMP unplug on HU. Noise there now? --> RCA's (shielding or way of laying the cables)--> re-route the wires or purchase better shielded cables.
3) plug in RCA on HU. Noise there? Unplug antenna connector - noise gone --> ground loop antenna. Noise still there --> ground potential difference. Re-run ground from AMP or from HU to the same point.

This should point more the the noise source.

Have fun
Mike

talnlnky · 01-06-2009, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TinyGiant

i had the same problem with mine.. found from reading that the antenna ground on the car is really poor.. so i got one of those iso loops and it worked really well.. only noise i get now is when i the ipod dock plugged into the cig lighter and the ipod playing sound.. i hear the drive spin a little here and there

you're a more than capable installer... why not re-ground the antenna?

YarisSedan · 01-06-2009, 09:00 PM

My acura started doing the same thing. I don tknow too much about stereos. I cleaned and resecured all the grounds. it does this when a cd is playing or listening to radio. My girlfriend finds it amusing. Whenever i press the gas you can hear the rpms from the speakers.

TinyGiant · 01-06-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by talnlnky

you're a more than capable installer... why not re-ground the antenna?

i probably will when its warm and i feel like taking the headliner down :)

01-05-2009, 08:30 PM	#1
raz1121 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 46	Just intalled my new stuff. small annoyances i just got done installing my 5ch amp with polk audio sub and wiring my speakers im now noticing some staic noise when there is no music playing. im thinking its a bad ground maybe but i sanded it down pretty good.

01-06-2009, 12:30 AM	#4
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	i had the same problem with mine.. found from reading that the antenna ground on the car is really poor.. so i got one of those iso loops and it worked really well.. only noise i get now is when i the ipod dock plugged into the cig lighter and the ipod playing sound.. i hear the drive spin a little here and there __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

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01-05-2009, 11:37 PM	#2
coheed Drives: 08 BB LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maiden, NC Posts: 785	You can get a noise filter at your local A/V. That'll stop the buzz. My brother had that problem in his eclipse when he put in his speaker and sub amps. Never priced them myself but I think he paid $20. Heres a link: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-kezCyum...e-Filters.html

01-06-2009, 04:55 AM	#5
mickymouse Drives: none Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: China Posts: 20	Hi raz, first you need to figure out from which side the noise comes.. amp or source. 1) unplug all RCA's and let the engine run. Noise still there? --> amp. Noise gone, RCA or HU. 2) plug in RCA on AMP unplug on HU. Noise there now? --> RCA's (shielding or way of laying the cables)--> re-route the wires or purchase better shielded cables. 3) plug in RCA on HU. Noise there? Unplug antenna connector - noise gone --> ground loop antenna. Noise still there --> ground potential difference. Re-run ground from AMP or from HU to the same point. This should point more the the noise source. Have fun Mike

01-06-2009, 09:00 PM	#7
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	My acura started doing the same thing. I don tknow too much about stereos. I cleaned and resecured all the grounds. it does this when a cd is playing or listening to radio. My girlfriend finds it amusing. Whenever i press the gas you can hear the rpms from the speakers.