External Speakers and electricity?

I got some external speakers hooked up they sound good. When I turn the lights on in the room or a fan though they sort of pop or make a noise. They are hooked up through the mini jack in the back of my imac. Also they are plugged into a power strip with my printer and Imac. Should I be concerned about the power doing some damage to my computer or to the speakers. Any ideas what I should do we be appreciated. Also what is the safest way to power my Imac directly to the wall , surge protector, or a power stip. thanks

The SAFEST way to power your iMac is with a UPS.
Something similar to http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspecindex.cfm?basesku=BR800BLK

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