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Contributor I
June 20, 2020
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Sonos Sub (Gen 3) clicking noise

  • June 20, 2020
  • 14 replies
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Hi, my Sub Gen 3 is making a very distracting clicking noise (similar to a spinning Hard Drive) every time something is being reproduced by the audio system. My diagnostic info is: 1963654690

Thanks

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Best answer by Jean C.

Hello @Reventon85 

Thank you for reaching out with your Sub issue. Please review these brief questions:

Hello :

Is this more of an internal mechanical rattling or is it a clipping sound related to the audio source?

Does the rattling change if you change the orientation or position of the Sub itself? 

Is there any chance that the Sub is resonating against the surface that it is sitting on?

If the rattling is internal and doesn’t change when you adjust the position of the Sub, please reach out to us directly to troubleshoot and evaluate your Sub for replacement.

If you are able to capture a short video of this audio issue to share, it will help us understand what may be happening with your speaker.

14 replies

Lyricist III
July 8, 2020
Lyricist I
December 3, 2020

Just bought a new Sonos Sub and having the same issue. It’s a very clear constant clicking noise (mechanical sounding and rapid). Extremely disappointed with the sub. 

Mark P
Retired Sonos Staff
December 26, 2020

Hi @Oxfordaudio.

Welcome, thank you for reaching out to Sonos Community, We appreciate your time and effort in posting your concern here in our community.

Have you already tried to do a factory data reset?

Let us know if it works. If you need help with any other information, please be sure to let us know.

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Lyricist I
April 10, 2021

Glad I found this today as I am in the process of selling my Sonos Sub Gen2 to purchase a Sub Gen 3 using my 30% off coupon.

I’m thinking I should hold tight and keep the Gen 2 sub since it is working perfectly?