Inspire T6060 Low Humming Noise

I just received my Creative Inspire T6060 5.1 Speakers. I have the creative x-fi xtrememusic soundcard. The front left+right & center speakers seem to make a very low buzzing/humming noise. The centre speaker seems to make the most noise. What can I do to stop the buzzing? This occurs when no sound is being played through my soundcard and I can it even hear it slightly when low volume music is being played.

I finally fixed it! I found out that my wireless DECT telephone had a power cable that was unshielded, so I unplugged it and now the constant buzzing noise is gone!!! So happy to fix it..

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The following is the comment I posted on 9/15. I have not received any replies so decided to search through other questions and came upon yours. Have you resolved your humming noise yet? I would love to know what this annoying sound is and how to get rid of it, if possible.
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I finally fixed it! I found out that my wireless DECT telephone had a power cable that was unshielded, so I unplugged it and now the constant buzzing noise is gone!!! So happy to fix it..

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I have an imac that is about a year old. I don't run a lot of stuff at one time usually. Internet, email. I do movie editing at times but not when this problem appears.
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Thanks to you both for the responses.
I installed techtool, and then downloaded the current version, ran everything but surface scan (default setting is not to do this) and everything passed. I will probably do the surface scan overnight as I'm assuming that takes time. But, I guess it's a good sign that everything passed, though it leaves me wondering what all the humming is.
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Hi Dylan
Sounds like the CPU fan or power supply.
Reset the SMC > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
+1. Shut down the computer.+
+2. Unplug the computer's power cord.+
+3. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.+
+4. Release the power button.+
+5. Attach the computers power cable.+
+6. Press the power button to turn on the computer.+
Also while disconnected, vacuum any dust off the grill work on the bottom and the small port under the stand to make sure that it is cooling properly.
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Click the Finder icon on the Dock.
Applications > Utilities > Audio MIDI Setup
Built-in-Output
Output tab
Move the Master volume slider to the right a bit.
Best.

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Hi everyone I just thought to come back here and answer to my own question since I found the bug that caused the humming noise on the CPU front speaker after all this time. It was that little Google Application called: "Google Notifier Appl." If you are having the same problem, delete that application. There is a bug there that interferes with the Computer Sound Board causing a terrible humming noise enough to annoy "da heck" of anyone. I Hope that helps!
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