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How do you fix car speakers that are crackling?
I just decked out my car with a new sound system. It sounded great for the first few days, but now something in the speakers is crackling. How do you fix car speakers that are crackling?
Melanie Mergen · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
What a bummer! Custom sound systems are not cheap; the last thing you want is to have a problem with yours so soon.
Crackling car speakers often have something to do with a faulty connection, but multiple components could be the culprit. Here are a few things to check with your sound system:
- Check wired connections. This could be the issue if you’ve installed a custom sound system and something came loose or you have an older sound system that needs some of its wiring updated.
- Check wireless connections. If you use Bluetooth or another wireless connection device to connect to your car’s sound system, this could be the problem rather than your speakers.
- Adjust your volume, bass, and treble levels. You may just be listening to music at a higher level than your speakers can handle.
- Check components like cones and voice coils. Speaker cones are a little easier to fix at home, but parts like voice coils can require a little more technical know-how—you might need professional help. If a voice coil is touching a nearby magnet, that can create crackling noise, too.
Keep in mind that the cost to repair singular components of your sound system can end up higher than the cost of replacing part or all of the system.
If your equipment is brand new, there’s a chance it might have arrived faulty, in which case you might want to check your return policy if you find a problem with a specific part.
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