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Can my speakers hurt my computer monitor?

If the speakers are very close (almost touching it) to the lcd monitor can they damage the screen or damage it in any way at all?The speakers are 2x40W btw.Tnx

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Nah!!!!!!!!!! Ive had mine next to my LCD for years doesnt do a thing, Chill, it wont wreck ur screen.
I don't think so for LCD, however, this may affect the old monitors and old TVs.
It's possible for speakers to mess up a monitor, particularly regular speakers near an older CRT (tube) monitor. LCD is generally fine with speakers. Home theater and computer speakers are generally shielded and won't cause a problem even with CRT. If they're already close and you're not noticing any weird color issues, you're probably fine. If you're noticing color issues, it's probably already too late.
Hi, Non magnetically shielded speakers can hurt monitors if placed too close to monitor. It is important to note that monitors that are tube based have problem with magnets. If you have a LCD then you are fine. If you have tube based monitor look for this sign: 1. Do you see abnormal pictures anywhere on the screen especially in areas near the speakers. Like rainbow effect. If so then move the speaker away till the effect is gone. Rainbow effect is a sign of magnetic interference. Usually woofers are biggest problem since they have bigger magnets. once you move the speakers away, the effect may not immediately disappear depending the strenght of the speaker magnets the effect will take more time. I would move the speakers away as far as possible and observer over time (few days) if the effect reduces. If it reduces but does not disappear then move the speakers away further till the effect is completely gone over time. 2. Sometimes having a coil of wire with current passing through it sitting next to the monitor can also cause magnetic interference. Remember the principals of magentism, coil of wire with live current flowing is certain direction will produce magnetism within the area, if you dont remember thats fine. Check for such coils too and move them away. Regards Ash Vote best answer if this helps.
Not likely. Monitors today are generally shielded from magnetism from speakers. If you see a green area start to appear on your monitor near the speaker, remove the speakers and the green area will go away in a short period of time. Prolonged contact with a high powered magnet can screw up your monitor but your speakers are not high powered and anything you would see if you monitor isn't shielded, could quickly and easily be reversed.

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