Soundworks megaworks 5.1 510d help!.

hi all
not sure if my speaker are fautly or something. when i turn the volume to 50% ish the sound get distorted/cracking sound. i have also try different soundcard & pc and still i get same result.
when i use other speakers i get no distorted/cracking sound.
my current soundcard is audigy 2 zs

If this doesn't happen on other speakers, then that must mean that your MegaWorks are messed up. If you can still send them in for repair, do so.

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Dear Creative, [...] my MegaWorks 550 [...] has a clearly audible hiss. [...] This hiss is also present when no inputs are connected and independent of volume level. The level of hiss is equal on all five sattelite speaker connections, even when objectively measured with an oscilloscope. [...] I know the MegaWorks 550 is farbeyond the warranty, but i am a trained technician and capable of replacing any part. Could you please give a hint as to what causes this hiss? Kind regards [...]
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If the issue persists after troubleshooting, please be informed that our product have 12 month warranty since the purchase date. Further information on product warranty can be found at:
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