Makes large thumping/chirping noise when turned on. Its not even connected to the receiver

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Since you have said the speakers make this sound when "turned on", I'm going to assume there's some form of power amplifier attached (internal, external or otherwise). Based on the minimal information provided here, this simply sounds like the normal reaction of a speaker when the amplifier is turned on. In short, an audio speaker is a type of "transducer" and when power is applied (thru some form of amplifier), the cone reacts to the power surge and causes a thump, pop or other noise. Turn on your TV for example and you'll usually hear a small pop from the speakers...and a larger/more powerful amplifier is likely to make a louder noise. Without further information, in most cases this is quite normal.

Assuming there is an external power amplifier, my advice would be to turn the volume on the amp (regardless of whether there's a receiver connected) to 0 before turning the power on. If it still makes such a noise, it's possible the volume control of the amp may require cleaning.

Good Luck!

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SOURCE: makes thumping noise without input from receiver

So no wires plugged into it at all? Sounds like a cold solder joint on a board or a bad connection inside the amplifier.

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SOURCE: My subwoofer is making a regular thumping noise

if you can replace the subwoofer, do it! Unless, your whole sound system is based on it. problem inside of subwoofer's internal amp. It's an active subwoofer, must be replaced with same kind. otherwise, take unit to local repair shop for diagnostics and repair. it might be some capacitors gone bad, may be IC chip is at fault. anyway, not do it yourself, unless you're an electronics expert.
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