20 Most Recent JBL CREATURE II Computer Speakers - Page 5 Questions & Answers

control panel sounds and audio,volume,advanced,speakers select appropriate speakers or audio you will find 3 drop down lists make sure you have selected the right speakers or control panel,administrive tools,computer management,device manager,sound,could be a yellow question mark? right click to re-install drivers hope this helps

Move the speakers back to the first computer, to ensure that they still work.

Make sure that the speakers are getting AC power.

Check that you have plugged them into the "line-out" (GREEN) conector on the sound-card.

Check that you have not "muted" the sound on your bedroom computer.

Move the "volume-control" slider away from "minimum".

Open Device Manager on the computer, to confirm that your audio-device is fully-loaded into Windows, with the correct device-drivers.
Having any "unknown" devices is a hint that some device-drivers have not been loaded.

check if sound is coming from the pc,if so check if the speaker is not cut from its cable?

control panel sounds and audio,volume,advanced,speakers select appropriate speakers or audio you will find 3 drop down lists make the necessary adjustments there or control panel,administrive tools,computer management,device manager,sound,could be a yellow question mark? right click to re-install drivers hope this helps

I can't fine my power cord for my subwoofer
can i use another cord?

mcdevito75 Here, You can try a Radio Shack, Staples, Best Buy. Also look for a computer repair shop in your area for the cord.

The problem is not at the speakers, it's at the soundcard settings. Locate (using your audio mixer panel) the effects tab and set it at no effect (or remove the enabled one).

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jessica_d_me,
It sounds like your power supply is shot. Is the light on the ac converter on (if there is a light)? If it is then we know for sure there is power getting to the supply. Speakers last virtually forever on their own when they are taken care of, however the typical component to go is the power supply. While this is not a guaranteed fix, it is a pretty cheap alternative to buying a whole new system, see the following website to get a new power supply for $20:
http://generalsaving.com/productfile/G_18V4A_Reg/50/G_18V4A_Reg_z_0011.php

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pop the cover off and check for a loose diaphragm. Sometimes they can be cracked as well and you can band-aid them with a little finger nail polish.

if the cable is fixed correctly then it would seem when your dog chewed through the cable the cables met and caused a power short out that has blown some of the internal electronics components there fore the unit will not work. taking into consideration the price of jbl creature speakers it would be cheaper to replace the unit than to have repaired ..

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Hi Nikita,

The problem may be with the internal electronics of these speakers, especially the sub-system that controls the treble. If they are still under warranty, you should talk to the dealer. If not, you should contact a technician.

Hope that helps,
Regards,
Raspal

Hi, these instructions will help you with the Audio problem. These are the steps to setup and 'restore' the “Audio Drivers” Part (1) Click on the "Start" button, go to and click in the (right, pane) Control Panel. Scroll to find, "Ease of Access (or) Speech Recognition Options. Click, on" Replace sound with visual cues. "In the See also: (Category), click, on “Audio Devices, and Sound Themes” click, “Playback” Next, click on the Active "Speakers.” Click “Configure” to "Audio channels" The (Speaker Setup) "wizard,” appear! Select (Test) click, Next! Follow the instructions. Part (2) Click 'Properties' change the "sound"(Level). Click on Enhancements, "Apply" changes. “The (Advanced), “not recommended!” In, the Controller Information (block), click on, Properties to "update" Drivers. Check to see if Device usage: (enable) if not? "Change it." *Note: “Click the "OK" to all change; 'Save,' and apply!” before exiting. “Did this solution help?” Feedback: “Helpful Ratings” appreciated! Thanks, paul7of9”

Hi there , the green light just means its getting Power, it doesnt mean that its going to give sound, It could be that you dont have Drivers installed for your Sound card which is causing it too not get sound , but when it makes that static noise , its the Wire just causing Static with the Sub , just means its getting power , The + and - sign is the volume control ...Try see if you can turn it louder with the + . maybe it is low enough not too hear.....Hope this helped Bud
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Could be one of two things.
The amplifier in the main speaker unit is deffective on one channel or the sound board in you computer has a fault. Change speaker system to rule out the computer.

Well the jack you plug in has three surfaces. So when you pulled it part way out then the left speaker part of the plug came in contact with the right speaker contact inside the jack and it worked. Speakers are good so if you have checked your volume control in Windows and checked that the balance control is centered it could be that your sound card is defective. You didn't tell me what kind of computer you have and if the sound card is built into the motherboard or if it is an add on card. I don't know if you only have the Window's sound control in Control Panel or if your card has a seperate software for configuring your card but I think the only thing that might disable the left speaker has to be the balance control in Window's sound control or the seperate software.

Yes it can be replaced and your system will be as good as new afterwards.

To get an idea of the work involved: http://www.audiofriends.nl/pdf/refoaming.pdf

There are several companies selling these so called surrounds. There are foam and rubber surrounds. Stick to the same material as you may otherwise significantly alter your system's sound. Just google "speaker repair" or "speaker surrounds" and you will find several. You can ask them to repair your speakers (which may be fairly expensive) or you can order the surrounds and glue (you can not just use any glue) and do it yourself.

I have done such repairs a few times myself and it is absolutely not difficult.

Good luck.

no you can not do it due to it is made by company

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