Headphones have long become one of the main peripheral devices of modern computers. In addition to listening to music, they are actively used in computer games and for communication on the Internet. Sometimes when using headphones, an extraneous noise appears in them, which greatly annoys users. In this article we will try to deal with the main causes of this phenomenon and consider options for solving the problem.
Causes of squeaking and other noise in the headphones on the PC
As practice shows, one and the same problem of users - noise in headphones, can be caused by many reasons. From banal cable damage, to problems with drivers and lack of grounding of the PC. Consider the main causes and ways to address them.
Sound card issues
A sound card is responsible for playing sound on a computer. If this device is malfunctioning or unstable, there can be no talk of any high-quality sound. Most often, the problem lies in poor contact in the headphone jack.
Try to move the place of contact, you may be able to find a position in which the noise disappears. In any case, this is only a temporary measure, the cause can be eliminated only by repairing the service center or replacing the audio card.
Lack of grounding
For normal operation of the computer, as with most modern devices, grounding is necessary. It provides not only protection of the user from electric shock, but also avoids all kinds of interference.
REFERENCE! High-frequency interference in the electrical network, including those produced by the computer itself, can create unpleasant sounds in headphones or speakers. In modern homes, as a rule, all electrical outlets are equipped with grounding contacts. In old houses, the electrical network is built on a two-wire circuit and there is no grounding.
Connecting third-party devices
Rarely, but there are situations when extraneous noise in the headphones causes other peripheral devices connected to the computer. Some users notice how sound devices respond to scrolling the mouse wheel, pressing keys on a keyboard, or writing information to a flash drive.
The first thing to do in this case is to connect a device that interferes with another PC port. Most often it can help. If the problem is not resolved, you may need to change the device model or type of connection.
Cable malfunction
One of the common causes of sound problems is cable damage on the headphones themselves. The places where the cable is docked with the connector or with the headphones themselves are most susceptible to wear.
Damage to the cable can not always be seen visually. Try connecting the headphones to other devices (player, phone, etc.) and if the symptoms are the same everywhere, then the problem is definitely in the headphones. It is quite possible to replace the cable with a new one, but if you have a cheap model, it may be easier to buy new ones.
Program reasons
For the proper functioning of any device with a PC, current drivers for the current operating system must be installed on it. Loud noises in the headphones or a complete lack of sound may indicate an inappropriate or missing sound card driver. This situation is often encountered when reinstalling or updating the operating system.
To check the availability and correctness of the installed audio drivers, you should contact the device manager. Go to the "Control Panel", select the "Hardware and Sound" tab and activate "Device Manager" in it. If the necessary drivers are missing, install them from the disk that comes with your audio card or download them on the Internet from the manufacturer’s official website.
Installing the correct driver is not always sufficient. Hardware tuning of the equipment is capable of radically transforming the quality of reproduced sound. Very often noticeable interference during playback is due to the line input and PC Beer turned on in the settings.
To disable these functions in the control panel, select the "Hardware and Sound" tab and go to the volume setting in it, select the device with the speaker icon and go to the "Levels" tab. Minimize the volume on PC Beer, line-in, and save your settings.
Maximum volume
As a rule, when the volume level approaches the maximum, the sound quality drops sharply. This effect is most noticeable on low-cost headphone models. It is impossible to avoid this problem without replacing the headphones with a better model.
IMPORTANT! Try to avoid using headphones at a volume of more than 50% - this will not only contribute to better sound quality, but also protect you from hearing problems.
What to do if there is a squeak and other noise in the headphones on the computer
As a rule, if these are not the cheapest models, the reasons most often lie not in the headphones themselves. In order to take appropriate measures, first of all, you must absolutely accurately determine the cause of the appearance of extraneous sounds. Guided by the above recommendations, this will be quite easy to do.
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