PriceProtect™
DriveShield™
GarageGuard™
Services
Insurance
Car Insurance
Compare Car Insurance with Jerry
Jerry’s Expert Advice
Car Insurance Estimates
Home & Renters Insurance
Renters Insurance
Repairs
Car Repair Estimates
Repair Estimates for Popular Services
Advice
Read Car Content
Browse Jerry Car Advice
Check Out Expert Car QnA
Learn About How We Create Content
Jerry Data & Research
How can you fix buzzing speakers in a car?
I enjoy listening to my music relatively loud while driving, but I’ve noticed a buzzing coming from my speakers recently. Do the speakers in my car need to be replaced? How could I fix the buzzing?
Jack Walsh · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Consistently listening to loud music can undoubtedly damage the speakers, but you may be able to fix buzzing speakers in your car.
Before taking a look at the speakers themselves, you should use the equalizer to balance the audio. If adjusting the equalizer doesn’t get rid of the buzzing noise, the speaker membranes could be damaged.
If this is the case, you can repair the speaker membrane by:
- Remove the speaker covers. Screws or retaining clips typically hold the covers, so a screwdriver should remove them.
- Carefully clean the membranes with a damp cloth.
- Inspect the membranes for damage like cracks, tears, or holes. Gradually increasing the volume while watching the membrane may make it easier to identify any damage.
- Apply rubber cement to the damaged areas and allow it to dry according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Test the speakers and apply a coat of nail polish over the cement patch if the problem persists.
Hopefully, the above gets you rocking out to your favorite music again, but if not, you should visit a mechanic or audio professional to have the problem fixed.
If your sound system needs replacing, and you choose to upgrade the speakers, be sure to add
sound system coverage
to your car insurance
policy.Additionally, if you want to make the cost a bit more manageable and ensure you’re not overpaying for coverage, you should use
Jerry
. A licensed broker that offers end-to-end support, the Jerry app gathers affordable quotes, helps you switch plans, and will even help you cancel your old policy. The average Jerry driver saves $887 a year on car insurance. MORE: Here’s how to save money on car expenses
View full answer
- Gregory R.
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.
Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance
You Might Also Be Interested
Read Advice From Car Experts At Jerry
What Others Are Asking
Browse More Content
Insurance for Your Car
Insurance in Your State
Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance
No long forms
No spam or unwanted phone calls
Quotes from top insurance companies