This sounded rich and was a clear improvement from my laptop's jack at first, but now I can't notice a difference (2 weeks). Burnout? Malfunction?
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Check everything:1. Computer volume still correct?2. Amp volume ok?3. EQ not messed with?4. Headphone cable ok?5. Cable to computer ok?6. Tube seated?Check the obvious first... Otherwise, I have no idea, mine sounds great!
1640139
Not sure, it could be what you are using for an audio source? I have been using mine for quite a while with the same tube and havent noticed any quality issues.
558221
Yo, Mr. Lee, I'm very surprised to hear that your SoundSticks II "died" on you in such a short time frame. I would hope that Harmon Kardon took care of you. Please post a follow-up so that we other SoundStick investors see how customer relations works with this Co. Mine work splendidly tho they too are only a couple months old. Hope somebody took care of you.
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Thanks, that might have been the reason for I went from some mid range infinitys to 4 Martin Logan towers and the problem seems to have disappeared, I'll keep pushing the volume up after the recommended break-in period of the ML10'S.Looks as if the problem was in my old speakers, I was able to floor the receiver with the ML10s without triggering the protection circuit so now I'm going to sit back and enjoy warping across the various universes with Startrek and the Skywalker clan.
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I've had that problem myself but it seems sporadic. It can be frustrating . It almost seems it has a warm up period. After I play music for a while , it seems to stop doing this. I'm not the only one saying this . Some of the people who gave reviews on Amazon have this same problem . So it seems not to be a defect. If it is , there are quite a few defective speakers out there.
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I never hooked up sound, so I can't speak to that aspect of the device. I think that this is a very old model, it's probably been sitting in the warehouse for a long time. I returned this model immediately after receiving it. It wouldn't power up, when it finally did the screen was obviously damaged - googling suggested the damage was from being too hot. Sorry, that's all I've got. It would be helpful to know what source you have it hooked up to and how you've plugged it in.
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It's a pure sine wave output, so there's no difference in the output. the second back up wouldn't know the difference.
841093
I don't even know man. Mine is grinding two weeks in. What's it sound like? If you think failure is imminent I may return while I still can...
683258
Well actually after like 2 weeks, something happened to them and instead or being just a little static, it's a lot of static now. And it pauses the song by it's self constantly. I don't recall stretching them or messing with them so I dont know whats wrong. I need to change my previous review because these things aren't working.
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My amp gets warm to the touch after on for a while, but I would not call it hot. Sorry I can't help further. I can't see what the gain is set at, as the installer set and balanced everything, and its way under my driver seat.
897166
Sounds like a malfunction. Mine is completely silent. I would send it back.
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My experience with this card has been fairly negative. The nature of the problem is that 2 completely different sets of drivers are available: the Diamond drivers and chip set drivers. I tried them both and after an uptime of typically 72-96 hours or so, I would start hearing static and audio dropouts. Ultimately, I had to pull the sound card, only to find that my onboard sound was corrupted as well. An email to Asus tech support resulted in new onboard sound drivers and the end of my audio woes. Bottom line: my advice - I would not trust this card - test, test, test. Any problems AT ALL, dump the Diamond while it's still under warranty and find another brand. I have had very good luck with Asus. My experience with this card has been fairly negative. The nature of the problem is that 2 completely different sets of drivers are available: the Diamond drivers and chip set drivers. I tried them both and after an uptime of typically 72-96 hours or so, I would start hearing static and audio dropouts. Ultimately, I had to pull the sound card, only to find that my onboard sound was corrupted as well. An email to Asus tech support resulted in new onboard sound drivers and the end of my audio woes. Bottom line: my advice - I would not trust this card - test, test, test. Any problems AT ALL,... » Read More My experience with this card has been fairly negative. The nature of the problem is that 2 completely different sets of drivers are available: the Diamond drivers and chip set drivers. I tried them both and after an uptime of typically 72-96 hours or so, I would start hearing static and audio dropouts. Ultimately, I had to pull the sound card, only to find that my onboard sound was corrupted as well. An email to Asus tech support resulted in new onboard sound drivers and the end of my audio woes. Bottom line: my advice - I would not trust this card - test, test, test. Any problems AT ALL, dump the Diamond while it's still under warranty and find another brand. I have had very good luck with Asus. « Show Less
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I bought it primarily for the amplification, the visual features were an unexpected bonus. I always have the volume turned up loud. If you can wait 2 weeks, I'll try it at low volume and let you know. Otherwise, I would call Plantronics technical support who were very helpful.
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If its ok for a week or so I would suspect an issue with one of the 2 power wires or the ground connection....something that is causing loss of power to the head unit will reset it...even a loose battery cable can do it.
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We had one, but it died with the same symptoms that others have reported, apparently caused by overheating of certain electrolytic capacitors. We replaced it with a Marantz SR6007, which also supports 3D HD.
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I am also not an audiophile but have not noticed any degradation . Like the other stated, it's Amazon- wire it up and give it a close listen before you close it up.
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I too just had this start up this past week. I've had to jiggle and reinsert the plug to see if the connection will take. My laptop is only a couple months old, so I'll be calling to see what my options are for fix or repair.
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If you have both wires try one and the other and see if there is a sound difference. Otherwise Google it.