I plugged in two speakers and they gave a thin squeak. I thought there was a built-in preamp? Also, no volume control.
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The only way I have used this turntable has been to input from vinyl directly into iTunes on my computer (a MAC running 10.6.8) via USB - sometimes via a free download called 'EZ Vinyl Converter' and sometimes, when I wanted to do some tweeking, via Audicity (also a free download). I have been very satisfied with the turntable for that purpose. But I'm afraid I haven't tried playing directly from the turntable into an audio system. Sorry if this is no help for your situation.
167701
There is a preamp, but a phono preamp that amplifies phono output to line level. You still need a stereo amplifier to make proper sounding
1473173
Lol. That happened to me too. You need to plug in both the usb cable and speaker/headphone cable into the laptop for it to work. Additionally there's a volume control button on the cord itself. If you think that it's playing too softly, that's because the volume is not turned up all the way. Trust me it plays pretty loud for such small speakers.
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I have two sets of this particular speaker system. Mine work great!Hmmm, don't tell anyone okay? I did a dumb thing and my speakers wouldn't work! So I order new ones...same brand.Look at the bottom part of your monitor (screen). There is a little icon for "speaker" on the lower right side of your computer screen.By accident, I turned my speakers off. I thought there was something wrong with my old Logitech speakers. So? I ordered more. Guess what! There was absolutely nothing wrong with my old speakers BUT! These are much more clear and the volume is louder.I couldn't be happier. I have two sets of this particular speaker system. Mine work great!Hmmm, don't tell anyone okay? I did a dumb thing and my speakers wouldn't work! So I order new ones...same brand.Look at the bottom part of your monitor (screen). There is a little icon for "speaker" on the lower right side of your computer screen.By accident, I turned my speakers off. I thought there was something wrong with my old Logitech speakers. So? I ordered more. Guess what! There was absolutely nothing wrong with my old speakers BUT! These are much more clear and the volume is... » Read More I have two sets of this particular speaker system. Mine work great!Hmmm, don't tell anyone okay? I did a dumb thing and my speakers wouldn't work! So I order new ones...same brand.Look at the bottom part of your monitor (screen). There is a little icon for "speaker" on the lower right side of your computer screen.By accident, I turned my speakers off. I thought there was something wrong with my old Logitech speakers. So? I ordered more. Guess what! There was absolutely nothing wrong with my old speakers BUT! These are much more clear and the volume is louder.I couldn't be happier. « Show Less
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im just blasting music from my laptop. I did try to "tame" the speaker last night, found some balance. But then a totally different song would play and the clip light would go on again. In my bedroom I don't need much volume. But in a wide open living room, I want more. I want it to stay crisp and punchy but louder. You think I need to upgrade?
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The answer I just sent assumed you had external speakers. If they are internal and against the backing the sound will be baffled unless you add external speakers.
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check and make sure the volume control on the side of the amp is turned up. Its underneath the plastic cap. Hope this helps out
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My experience is the opposite... too much solid, rich bass, so I keep the volume knob located on the subwoofer control panel turned down to about 15%. Surprising for such an inexpensive system. Assure your connections, assure the subwoofer volume is tuned up, try a different audio cable between your sound source and subwoofer, try a different sound source. If none of these things work, consider returning them for replacement.
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Hello, yes there is an output to plug-in additional speakers unfortunately it's not as great as you want it to be it doesn't have much power output and crackles and we had some trouble getting it to tune in the picture so you may want to look into a different project or not that pile makes a horrible ones it's just for the money you can get a better project or sometimes you pay for what you get . I hope this was helpful thank you have a good day
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Are you sure that you've installed the unit correctly? Inputs connected to inputs, and outputs connected to outputs? Additionally, have you verified that the impedance switches are set correctly? Lastly, have you removed the volume control, bridges the speaker wires, to eliminate a fault in the cables or speakers? If you've tried all this, and still experience trouble, I'd say it's possible that you may have a faulty unit..
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Had a bad experience with this... Sounded like pure crap. Everything was hollow. If you can spare the extra money look into the m audio or 2i2
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Honestly, I was disappointed with the power in the system. Sitting right in front of them was fine, but they are not loud enough for a whole room. If you are looking, spend a little more. I found the Klipsh promedia 2.1 on sale and am happy.
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Yup, had the same exact problem. I thought it was the speaker to speaker cables, the Coax or Toslink cable and then my computers sound card but it wasn't. It drove me nuts. If it's still under warranty, send it back and have them fix it.
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Alright so I tested the other speakers and something funny happened. For a few seconds they were totally balanced. Then suddenly they were very unbalanced just like the original speakers. However I figured it out. I used the audio from my phone, and woho they worked. It's a software problem, the computers being a lil bi***.
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You need to isolate where the problem in the system is comong from. Use your smart phone or MP3 player and connect it directly into the PCA4 through the Aux jack in the front of the amp. If the speakers still squeak then the problem is the amp...if not then it is your SONOS System.
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I had this same issue. I wound up having to buy extra audio cables. Was a pain in the ass.
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Make Sure Your Mike Is Not On And To Close The Speakers. Plus Check The Cables Make Sure they're Properly Connected. Or Check Your Bass Maybe It's To High
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I got the same issue (connected with USB) plus, has static. The on/off control is in the weird location and many times I get the Static with a noise in the speaker. They even get sound when I turn on and off the light in the room. It never happened with the previous speakers.