Speaker Problem

[Greeink]

Hello audio junkies,

First post, but a long time lurker.
I'm one of those "my speakers are making popping sounds and I don't know what to do" individuals. Yes, Another

Where to start... To give a little background information.

I am using iTunes as my default media player. I just recently got myself a pair of the Swan M10's ( I gotta say that I love them over my previous speakers ). The M10's are just a little over a week old and have not had any problems with them.

Anyways, back to my problem. I have discovered that a lot of people have had problems with iTunes and "popping" sounds. Starting yesterday I have had some strange "popping" sounds coming from my M10's when using iTunes as my default media player. So, my next step is to see if I get the same problem using other media players, and sadly I do. Common sense would tell me that it isn't iTunes that is the problem.... Right? What baffles me even more is that the songs that I'm having problems with are all purchased through iTunes. And it isn't all of the purchased songs, but a good portion. Imported CD's do not seem to have a "popping" sound at all. Even more bizarre (Maybe not to all of you) is that the "popping" sounds occur relatively in the same time frame throughout the songs... DOH!! I tried disabling and enabling some of my drivers, but am not too sure on which ones to mess with.

Also, I was pointed in the direction of using: DPC Latency Checker V1.1.0
My friends, I'm all green!

Recap

New Swan M10's.
iTunes Default Media Player.
"Popping" sound on purchased tunes only.
Getting the same sound on different media players.
"Popping" relatively in the same place during the song.
Latency Checker. Green Baby!
Drivers seem to be up to date.
Note: Keep my cellphone away from my computer.

.... Suggestions?

 

[kydsid]

Well only songs purchased and downloaded have the issue. It isn't replicated with imported music or any other music source. Did you try just playing a CD?

I would then say it is a file source issue and not the speakers or computer. Possibly the songs are of low enough quality that you are finally hearing the loss from MP3 compression.

 

[Greeink]

Yes, I have played just a CD.

I always thought it would have been issues with iTunes regarding song quality. But I'm hearing the "popping" sounds on purchased songs that were purchased even over a year ago, which previously never had the sounds.

Currently trying a different type of re-install using my Creative/ Sound Blaster disc.

 

[rosss]

I had the same issue when I got my new speakers. Quality reveals imperfections.

Turns out my issue was due to a RAM issue. As soon as I added more ram, the problem went away. Though you should check the bitrate on those MP3s and see if they are too low.

 

[Greeink]

Well, I appreciate suggestions.

But, after my second re-install of my audio drivers... the problem seems to have gone away.

I find that a little odd.

Just out of curiosity, any suggestions on why my drivers, which didn't appear to have a problem until now.. and after two re-installs.. seem to have been the problem of the "popping" noise?

Thanks Guys.

 

[rosss]

If you have Micro$oft Windows, it could have been an Windows Update that modified your onboard audio drivers. Or perhaps a recent application such as a video game may have turned some switch while in-game and didn't turn that switch back when the game was closed.

Or it could be lack of sunspots on our solar orb - we can all give you creative ideas if real ones aren't forthcoming.