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Poor sound quality from product
If you experience distortion, crackling, static, noise or unexpected poor sound quality from your product:
Determine if the problem is specifically related to bass performance.
If there is too little bass, see Too little bass or too much treble from product.
If there is too much bass, see Too much bass or too little treble from product.
If there is too much bass, see Too much bass or too little treble from product.
Reset your product.
Much like rebooting a smartphone, your product might need to be reset on occasion to correct minor issues. For more info, see Resetting your product.
Try connecting a different audio device.
If available, connect another audio device using the same cables and connections to determine if the issue is related to the first device or its settings.
Try relocating the Wave system to another area and power outlet.
Other electronics can cause interference affecting your Wave system if they're on the same power circuit or nearby. Try moving the Wave system away from (or unplug the power to) such devices like chargers, old electronics, holiday lights, or microwaves. If that helps, plug the Wave system (or the device causing the problem) into a different power outlet, or move them farther apart.
If the issue occurs with a certain source, select it below for more help.
Built-in AM/FM radio
Built-in disc player
A device plugged in to the auxiliary input
Your product may need service.
If the steps provided do not resolve your issue, your product may need service. Follow the link below for more information on how to service your product. Depending on your product and region, you will be provided a contact number or the ability to setup service online.
Click here to start service
Click here to start service
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