Brian, The popping sound could also be described as a thump. I noticed the sub made the same noise when I turned on an overhead fan in the same room. I've mostly noticed the noise duing dialog scenes in a movie (a fairly quiet moment). The sub has three settings: Level- set at half to...
I have a fairly new Sony SA-WM40 sub attached to a Kenwood VR-6050 receiver and have been experiencing a loud (very annoying) popping noise during movies. Cable movies mostly (HBO,etc.). My guess is line surge. Right now my system is plugged into two inexpensive six plug powerstrips. Do I...