Beolab 12-3 and Essence mkII odd noise when changing volume

3 replies
J(
Offline
j_lowry (archived2)
Bronze
Posted November 5, 2021 at 19:17 GMT
#2160337

Strange noise issue

When changing the volume level using airplay on the Beosound Essence there is a brief buzzing sound on the Beolabs. Ive tried a different Essence and it does the same thing. If I unplug the powerlink cables on the back of the essence and replug them back in then the noise issue goes away but comes back eventually. I'm using cat6 cables if that makes a difference

Otherwise they play music just fine. Any ideas?

 

LA
Offline
lawrencejmcook
BronzeFounder
Posted November 5, 2021 at 20:40 GMT
#2160338
I think that the minimum standard for RJ45 cables is CAT 7 (the shields run plug to plug).

Have you tried using either CAT 7 or B&O official RJ45 Powerlink cables?
M(
Offline
Mikipedia (archived2)
Bronze
Posted November 5, 2021 at 20:50 GMT
#2160339
Its a bad ground in the wire, had that too before. Doesn’t do any damage. But the seating on the back of the speakers may be a little loose, or on the essense.
or
BeoWorld Gold Membership card
Join BeoWorld

Register to access the forums, reference material, and exclusive member benefits — including our monthly prize draw.

Become a Member

December 2026 Prize Draw

Gold Members Only

As a Gold member you're automatically entered into our exclusive prize draw — your chance to win iconic Bang & Olufsen products. A unique benefit of BeoWorld Gold membership, every draw brings a new opportunity to win something special.

View Prize Go For Gold