Try powering the sub woofer off of the same circuit as the receiver using an extension cord. I have had experiences where if the two circuits are on opposite phases of the panel you get noise. It might be as simple as moving the breaker to a different spot to fix it.
Edit. Also most of my ground issues have been cable box related. Xantech used to make a isolator for the cable line.
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