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?
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
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