Experiencing sibilance

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soulforged
Stammgast

#1 erstellt: 12. Jul 2007, 08:42

Of late I have been noticing some sibilance from my speakers which was not there earlier. There has been no change in the setup. Is it possible for a system to be sibilant over time or is it just my ears? Are there any ways to counter this?

Thanks!

Kamal
Stammgast

#2 erstellt: 12. Jul 2007, 10:22

Maybe you're picking up a HF Hiss from somewhere,which could be reinforcing the highs into sibilance(plz ensure that the tone controls are at the flat position)
To check, turn on your system to the usual vol level w/o anything playing & put your ears right next to the midrange/tweeter.
If you hear a pronounced hiss, try to get to the source of the hiss by a process of elimination.

soulforged
Stammgast

#3 erstellt: 12. Jul 2007, 11:18

Thanks Kamal...will check it out

stevieboy
Stammgast

#4 erstellt: 12. Jul 2007, 11:29

could it have anything to do with the drivers? in my old bose videomates the left one was damaged and after half an hour or so of play would add its own signature tune to the music sort of like the driver was vibrating on its own. but this was very noticeable and i dont think like the hiss you're hearing. just added the info for your info.

or you've got a snake in the speaker who likes progressive rock

Amp_Nut
Inventar

#5 erstellt: 12. Jul 2007, 11:33

Have U changed your drink ?

Jest Kidding !

soulforged
Stammgast

#6 erstellt: 12. Jul 2007, 11:45

Amp_Nut schrieb:

Have U changed your drink ?

Jest Kidding !

:prost

Come to think of it...actually yes...was trying some aussie shiraz (too full bodied for my taste)...Amp Nut, think you may have hit the nail on the head

or you've got a snake in the speaker who likes progressive rock

Steve, this progresssive sssnake is taking the joy out of my music

...gotta get him out

Arj
Inventar

#7 erstellt: 12. Jul 2007, 15:53

are you sure that it has come up now and it is not something which existed but did not notice ??

In my experience, which is definitely not very great, one major culprit is the source....

not sure if any degradation of components like Caps causes Sibilance..Amp Nut might be just the person to comment on that.

Manek
Inventar

#8 erstellt: 12. Jul 2007, 15:58

dirty contacts ?

Manek.

soulforged
Stammgast

#9 erstellt: 12. Jul 2007, 16:01

Don't think the source is the culprit as I tried with both the CDP and the tape deck. Could it be the interconnects? I was using the same pair with both the sources.

Will try moving the speakers and my listening position about a bit today and see if that makes any difference.

are you sure that it has come up now and it is not something which existed but did not notice ??

It could very well be the case...is it my ears' way of telling me its time to move on

soulforged
Stammgast

#10 erstellt: 12. Jul 2007, 16:37

Manek schrieb:

dirty contacts ?

Manek.

Another likely culprit...will clean them and check...

myriad
Ist häufiger hier

#11 erstellt: 14. Jul 2007, 05:18

soulforged schrieb:

Manek schrieb:

dirty contacts ?

Manek.

Another likely culprit...will clean them and check...

Also check :

1. Whether the speaker and power cables are in contact and parellel to each other.

2. Whether the power plugs are tight in the socket.

3. You can also try putting shorting plugs in unused analogue and coaxial inputs.

Vasu