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lomacbudget

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May 8, 2010
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My internal G3 iMac speakers started to buzz and sound lousy. First, the left speaker. I used the Preferences sound section, and changed the balance to play only on the right speaker. I also tried the iTunes Equalizer, and adjusting the bass out of the sound helped somewhat. The right speaker buzzes now, just not as bad as the left. Too much signal into one speaker? I don't play it loud.

Is this more likely a speaker gone bad, or the internal sound circuitry dying? Before I replace the internal speaker or buy an external speaker set, how can I test the sound circuitry? Thanks!
 
My internal G3 iMac speakers started to buzz and sound lousy. First, the left speaker. I used the Preferences sound section, and changed the balance to play only on the right speaker. I also tried the iTunes Equalizer, and adjusting the bass out of the sound helped somewhat. The right speaker buzzes now, just not as bad as the left. Too much signal into one speaker? I don't play it loud.

Is this more likely a speaker gone bad, or the internal sound circuitry dying? Before I replace the internal speaker or buy an external speaker set, how can I test the sound circuitry? Thanks!

i am 98% sure its the speaker's as i had the same problem with one of my iMac g3 too , swapped the speakers as i have two iMac g3 , and buzzing crackling was gone , so bought some good used speakers and problem solved in my iMac g3
 
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