static in my speakers

[BigT0e]

A few weeks ago my speakers started making a background white noise that is noticeable even when music is playing on them. I have a sound blaster live! (no variants) and Altec Lansing ADA-305 speakers. If I pull the RCA jack out of the sound card the noise goes away, but any plug I put the jack in the noise comes back. Sounds like a bad connection to me, what do you guys think?

 

[yomega]

Is it a low hum? If it is then you might have a power cord running parallel to the speaker wire.

 

[BigT0e]

I bow to your eternal knowledge and wisdom. Thanks dude!

 

[dpk777]

i didnt know that would be the problem...why is that?