Audio problem; buzzing noise (HP Spectre XT TouchSmart 15-4011nr)

Hi, I recently bought an HP Spectre XT TouchSmart 15-4011nr Ultrabook. I'm getting this annoying buzzing noise while listening to music or streaming movies. The store change my laptop for another one and after a few minutes listening I got the same behaviour on the new (same model) laptop. Is this a model problem? Is there anyone with the same problem?

Solution found for me. First, a little background. I have a HP Spectre XT Touchsmart 15-4010NR and also have the same annoying buzzing noise. Usually lasts less than a second and is intermittent. Counted it 13 times in four minutes of a YouTube audio file. Time between the buzzes varies significantly ranging from a second or two to over a minute. Once during the four minutes the audio cut out completely for less than a second. My solution, I unplugged the AC adapter. No more problem whatsoever as long as I'm on the battery. Tried this multiple times, plugging the AC back in for a few minutes, then the same on battery. The result, the buzzing occurs only when the AC is plugged in, and does not occur at all when on battery power. The AC power adapter provides power and charges the battery normally. Not sure what to conclude from this. I suppose the AC power adapter or cord could have an issue. Not going to go out and buy another one to test whether this is the case. It's an inconvenience, but I'll just unplug the AC power when listening to audio. If I listened to long recordings or movies this could become a real issue. I'd be curious to know if it's a hardware problem, or something I could adjust in the settings on the computer, or something else like a grounding issue. Interested if others can confirm my findings and expand on them. out

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