Troubleshooting Problems with Your Rear Surround Sound Speakers

Problems with your rear surround sound speakers are almost always attributable to the wiring. Determining the problem that exists with your speakers is important to be able to do if you want to keep everything working. It is highly recommended that you seek the assistance of a qualified technician who can help walk you through the process of isolating the problem and fixing it. As this is a how-to informational article for a do-it-yourselfer, here are some things to look for with respect to your rear surround speakers in order to initiate the proper fix.

Consult the Manual

First, have a copy of the owner’s manual for your rear surround sound speakers available and handy. This article can talk in very general terms with respect to your speaker set up, but your manual will contain specific information for your model.

Common Troubleshooting Problems

The problem that is most prevalent with rear surround sound speakers is that they do not work, with no output when the stereo or other multimedia device is engaged. This problem can be a simple case of the wires not being properly hooked up between the speakers and the dependent device. It can also be indicative of a bad wire or short in the system, or a problem with a particular component in the multimedia system. Each of these problems are discussed in more detail below.

No Output From the Speakers

You turn on the multimedia component and are receiving no audio output. This is the easiest problem to troubleshoot and solve because you can check to make sure that the speakers have been properly connected. You can also check to see if the component is receiving power and it is also connected properly to the speakers. There are other fixes that you can engage to address the problem of no output and corrective actions that will take care of this problem when you uncover it.

Bad Wire or Short in the System

One of the problems related to no output is that the wiring for the multimedia system is bad. An electrical current tester can identify the source of the bad wire and help you identify a way to address the problem before it becomes a big deal. When you identify the bad speaker wire, you can simply replace it.

Component Problems

If the problem lies in the component itself, this may be a bigger situation to handle. The component may be in need of repair or replacement if it is the source of your speaker troubles. Isolating the component can help you determine if other components are working correctly and give you a definitive answer as to identifying it as the problem, as opposed to the speakers.