Sometimes when changing from one component to another, or even channels, my speakers (not sure if it is just center it is so quick) will make a brief popping sound. What the heck is this? It does not happen all the time. Everything is functioning normally otherwise. I have the 950/7100 plugged into a Monster 2500 power conditioner.

I had this same problem a week ago, Unplug the 950/7100 about one or two minutes then power them up again. That did the trick for me.

Okay I will give it a shot .Thanks

Had a similar problem with a speaker popping on startup. I was afraid to shutoff my equipment. But I found out it was a bad speaker connection (it was a bad connection at the crossover).

I spoke to Outlaw and they had me check my interconnects to make sure they were going in the right direction and ,wouldn't ya know.....some were backwards (color me newbie). I will see if that corrects the problem.

Wingnut4772,
Can you please explain what you mean by "going in the right direction"? I have the feeling that talk about directional interconnects is going to start a large debate...

Thanks,
Simp

Sraber,

That really shouldn't cause much debate. Though I wouldn't be surprised if it did. The directional cables are grounded on one end and not the other. This design is used to keep noise out of the signal path of analog connections. If they are connected in the wrong direction you will literally dump any noise picked up by the cable into the input stage of the connected device.

Scott,
Thanks for posting the response. I am currently using Audioquest Sidewinder interconnects between my Model 950 and Rotel amp. (I ended up buying these because I need the cables pronto and my local dealer gave me a killer price. Given another chance, (and the need for more cables) I'd definitely go with Outlaw interconnects. Like all other Outlaw products, I haven't heard one negative thing about them yet..) Anyway, Audioquest says these are directional as well. To test this, I reversed them. I honestly could not hear any difference at all. They also say that cables have a break-in period. I'm not so sure on that one either. Another debate entirely I suppose.
I realize that due to construction techniques and materials, Outlaw cables and Audioquest cables should not be comared side by side, and that is not my intent here. I was just surprised to hear that the Outlaw cables were in fact directional. not sure why the surprise but oh well.
Well, now I'm just yammering. Thanks again for the response...

Later,
Simp

Yep. Those pesky little interconnects have arrows on them. Who knew? :p I corrected the 'backwards' ones and I really can not hear a difference but so far no popping.

It's nice to see the results of a good design!!