[Novalug] Stupid cackling speakers - slightly OT

[Nick Danger]

I just unplugged the coax going to the speakers from the computer and 
put the phone on top of the speakers. About 5 minutes later the phone 
did an active sync (work email) and I about jumped out my chair it was 
that loud :-) So the answer is yes, speakers plugged into PC or not, it 
will give static noise.

The power has is a barrel connector/wall wart type. Two prongs on the 
transformer, and then a barrel connector to the speakers.

Nick

Ed James wrote:
> Next question, does the noise happen if the coax cable is unplugged from
> the speakers, but the power still on?  I do not know if this is "safe"
> for the speakers, but I can't imagine why not.  I'm pondering the noise
> signal path - via the coax or via the power cable.  If you still get
> the noise, my next question will be to ask if the power plug has 2 (two)
> or 3 (three) prongs (ie, grounded or not).
> 
> Ed James
> 
> Quoting Nick Danger <nick at hackermonkey.com>:
> ...
>> the first ring. This does not matter if the speakers are turned
>> up/playing sounds, they simply need to be 'on.'
> ...
>> These are Altec Lansing speakers, your usual coax cable (shielded) from
>> PC to speakers, external power supply. It also happens on several
> 
> 
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