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    Question Power cable causing static when listening to radio?

    I am getting static coming through my front speakers ( only
    when listening to radio, playing cd's crystal clear )
    This static is there even when engine is off.

    The front speakers are run straight from head unit ( no amp )

    I also have 2 12 inch subs powered by an amplifier,and if i dissconnect the
    amplifier power cable from the battery the radio reception is crystal clear?

    I have tried a different antenna, made sure antenna has a good ground,
    made sure power cable was not too close to speaker wires.

    I even tried a different head unit but i can't get rid of this static.
    Can anyone help me?

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    The problem is because of your amp and i would suggest that you don,t have the earth on your amp correct or you have a fault with your amp, check install guide for you amp or test with a test lead from earth the the case of your amp.

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    Quote Originally Posted by VQ2STATO
    I am getting static coming through my front speakers ( only
    when listening to radio, playing cd's crystal clear )
    This static is there even when engine is off.

    The front speakers are run straight from head unit ( no amp )

    I also have 2 12 inch subs powered by an amplifier,and if i dissconnect the
    amplifier power cable from the battery the radio reception is crystal clear?

    I have tried a different antenna, made sure antenna has a good ground,
    made sure power cable was not too close to speaker wires.

    I even tried a different head unit but i can't get rid of this static.
    Can anyone help me?
    rfi, radio freqency interference mate im guessin, try new speaker cables , a earth with crimped lug.
    Cheers.


    * RVN 355 *

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    it could also be that the wire behind the front speakers is touching the body of the car

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    i not to sure but i have heard that if you run your power supply for the amp and speaker wires together they can create static


    Just a thought some please tell me im wrong bout this :b: :b: :b:

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    Power wires and speaker wires won't effect each other. Power wires can effect RCA's if they are too close though, as RCA's are a low voltage and induced noise will be more evident.

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    Quote Originally Posted by StoneX
    Power wires and speaker wires won't effect each other. Power wires can effect RCA's if they are too close though, as RCA's are a low voltage and induced noise will be more evident.

    Bugger thats what i meant to say but it came out wrong i even checked my post to and it ddint even click then...:b: :b: :b:

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