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    Hissing with macbook and earphones

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by stukovx, Aug 3, 2007.

  1. stukovx

    stukovx Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have my UE headphones plugged into my macbook and there seems to be a noticable hiss on it. Is there any way to fix this problem or is it just the way the audio is?
     
    stukovx, Aug 3, 2007
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  2. stealthsniper96

    stealthsniper96 What Was I Thinkin'?

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    i have seen other threads about this try a search. but dont feel bad if you cant find anything im not good at the search thing either :)
     
    stealthsniper96, Aug 3, 2007
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    system_159 Notebook Deity

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    Unfortunately it's a hardware issue. It's not specific to the Macbook, though. Whenever you stick audio hardware as close as it is to other electronics found in laptops you get a little interference.

    The hiss should go down as the impedance of your headphones goes up. Try out some better headphones and see how they treat you.
     
    system_159, Aug 3, 2007
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    bobz99by Notebook Consultant

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    bobz99by, Aug 3, 2007
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    bobz99by Notebook Consultant

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    It's not really better headphones. UEs are really good headphones but they have low impedance so that they don't drain you mp3 player batteries like no tomorrow. I used Koss Ksc-75s and they have like 60 ohm impedance. No hiss. No problem.
     
    bobz99by, Aug 3, 2007
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    jsis Notebook Evangelist

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    which version macbook do you have?
     
    jsis, Aug 3, 2007
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