Powerline and Active Speaker crackling

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Hi all

I've just bought the TP Link AV2000 Pass through powerline kit but have an annoying problem with my active Rokit Speakers emitting a crackling sound.

Is this a problem I'd encounter with any powerline kits or are there certain ones which don't give this problem, if so I'll have to return these and buy something else. I've plugging the speaker into the powerline adapter directly, plugging a power bar into the adapter and the speakers into the powerbar etc. to no avail.
 
It's likely a problem with your home wiring rather than the powerline adapters themselves.

You might be able to fix it with a surge protector, or something that says it reduces line noise that they sell to the AV market - but likely there's something touching something it isn't meant to.

You could spend your money trying a variety of solutions or spend your time installing Ethernet.
 
I have similar from some TP200's, however mine is due to a speaker cable located near the power line adapter. Mine is only very slight hum when amp volume high so put up with it for now.
 
I've got the TP Link AV2000 I did a firmware upgrade on them from the TP links website that help with my connection issues, it kept dropping the link for some reason or another. The wiring in the house is really good and now the work well.
I dont use an extension leads for these, as it mentions in the notes this can reduce speed and cause issues. Have you tried these in a different room? have you tried disconnecting more items and testing, it could be wiring in the house. Do you have a mobile phone close by or any other item that could cause interference?
 
Thanks for the replies, but I think it's an inherent problem with the adapters and active studio monitor speakers.

I tried the second adapter in the kitchen and ran a 20metre ethernet lead from it to my computer in another room and the speakers were fine, but anywhere in the room where my computer is and the speakers emit the crackling noise. I've tried everything I can, surge protect powerbar into the adapter and speakers into that etc.

On the rainforest there are three other reviews left which mention the same problem so it appears to be a fault which the TP-Link adapters can't handle well.

Going to return them and try the Asus PL-AC56 kit which ASUS state has a clever noise filtering system built in - something which TP-Link don't mention, so I'll see how I get on with them. Can't ethernet unfortunately as it's a rented house otherwise I most definitely would.
 
smr, have you tried a mains filter? I have the Tacima CS-947 and can 100% confirm it will reduce the signal from powerline adapters, I have tested by plugging a powerline adapter directly into the filter.
 
JasonM said:
smr, have you tried a mains filter? I have the Tacima CS-947 and can 100% confirm it will reduce the signal from powerline adapters, I have tested by plugging a powerline adapter directly into the filter.
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Thanks, looking at the reviews it appears it's not a completely 100 percent guarantee of eliminating the crackling /noise though, I don't fancy spending another £30 on a power bar to find that the speakers are crackling, but then I guess I could return if they don't improve the situation....
 
smr said:
Thanks, looking at the reviews it appears it's not a completely 100 percent guarantee of eliminating the crackling /noise though, I don't fancy spending another £30 on a power bar to find that the speakers are crackling, but then I guess I could return if they don't improve the situation....
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After I plugged the filter into the Tasima I could still get a connection, however the signal speed dropped significantly as shown in TP links own software.

Any background interference aside, the Tasima improved audio quality from the Amplifier that was attached. This improvement was present if listening to vinyl or CD and separate from power-line adapters. I mention this as in my case the Tasima is worth using even before adding any extra interference from the power-line adapters.
 
I added a power cord with a filter on it, it fixed the sound issue. But it made my transfer speeds 10x slower. 22mb changed to 2-3mb.
 
Welcome to the world of RF interference. Powerlines are shocking for it. You’re lucky you don’t live near any radio amateurs. They really hate Powerlines.
 
Crgwal said:
I added a power cord with a filter on it, it fixed the sound issue. But it made my transfer speeds 10x slower. 22mb changed to 2-3mb.
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Your meant to put the filter on the device(s) outputting the noise only, and leave the power adaptor plugged directly into the wall.
 
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