[xDazedx]

Over the weekend I was watching the last installment of Lord of the Rings. As most of you know the soundtrack is amazing and a true test of your audio equipment.


Mine may have failed the test About 1/2 way in to the film I noticed on some of the lows one speaker sounded distorted. I was not sure if it was part of the film or not so I continued on. Again I heard this noise and it seemed to come from the left side only but only made the sound at certain points of the film.


The following day I played several music DVD's at various levels and everything sounds amazing. When I have time this week I will toss in the LOTR movie again and see what happens.


Maybe this has to do with low level bass moving wires around inside? Anyone have any similar experiences?

 

[tmila]

Are your speakers crossed over?

 

[Morbius]

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Originally posted by xDazedx Over the weekend I was watching the last installment of Lord of the Rings. As most of you know the soundtrack is amazing and a true test of your audio equipment. Mine may have failed the test About 1/2 way in to the film I noticed on some of the lows one speaker sounded distorted. I was not sure if it was part of the film or not so I continued on. Again I heard this noise and it seemed to come from the left side only but only made the sound at certain points of the film. The following day I played several music DVD's at various levels and everything sounds amazing. When I have time this week I will toss in the LOTR movie again and see what happens. Maybe this has to do with low level bass moving wires around inside? Anyone have any similar experiences?

xDazedx,


It could be that you were running out of power.


The lows will tax the power output capabilities of the amplifiers. If the power required to

reproduce the lows at the volume level you've set with your volume control - then the

amplifiers may "clip" and distort.


This distortion can destroy your speakers. If you ever hear distortion while listening to

the system - back off the volume control before you toast your speakers.


Try LOTR at a lower volume level and see if you hear the distortion. If not - then don't

play LOTR at the levels you previously did - because you are flirting with destroying

your speakers.

 

[xDazedx]

Thanks for the replies....


The speaker in question is a Paradigm Esprit v3 and is about 2 months old. I am using a Pioneer VSX811-S receiver also.


I have played numerous other movies without any issues. Maybe this movie is a bit more taxing on my system. I did not think my volume was that extraordinary since I had plenty of volume left but who knows.

 

[Morbius]

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Originally posted by xDazedx I have played numerous other movies without any issues. Maybe this movie is a bit more taxing on my system. I did not think my volume was that extraordinary since I had plenty of volume left but who knows.

xDazedx,


A word of caution here because you said "...since I had plenty of volume left..."


The volume control is not a power control, but a "gain" control.


Depending on the content of the input signal, and the load the speakers place on the

receiver - the amplifiers can reach their maximum power output while you have the

volume control cranked up only 50%, or even less.


Take absolutely no comfort in the position of the volume control - it can totally mislead

you as to whether your amplifiers are about to overload.


The only safe maxim is - if you hear distortion, back off on the volume quick!