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hauck.josh

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Mar 9, 2017
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Hello,

I am dealing with a software/hardware issue and the only way to see it is by recording it...unless you want to wait for 30 min during a genius bar appointment. Here is why:

After a while, the speakers or back of my 2015 iMac 27" will vibrate/buzz when listening to any instrumental songs/media especially with drums for bass after 30-45 mins of music. This effect does not happen when the display is tilted up or when certain apps are closed after a reset. The reason I used a DAW was to add a loop and to explore areas of a song where the vibration occurs. You can actually feel the vibration and hear the buzzing but it still could be a software issue because everything is fine after a NVRAM and SMC reset.

You can see the recording here.

When I plug in headphones, the issue is gone and things sound more clear. I am purchasing an good external speaker system at Best Buy to see what happens and more importantly, to see if bluetooth has effect. The Apple Technician told me that it is not a blown speaker if everything is fine after the PRAM reset.


I hope I get some replies
 
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