2006-06-08 09:43:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Audio
We tend to tell our customers NOT to play their new sub(s) loudly for extended periods for at least 72 hours. Mostly to allow the surround to flex "naturally" and reduce the likelihood of the surround separating from the cone. This is not the rule (as distortion is usually what blows speakers), but just a suggestion.
2006-06-08 12:04:34 · answer #1 · answered by kappaalphapsi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as "breaking in" a speaker. What is alot more important is how much distortion your signal carries. In other words, assuming you have a 1000 watt amp in your sub, that 1000 watts is probably more like 300W rms, and depenidng on brand that amp may be 1% (or more) Total Harmonic Distortion. It is the distortion that blows a speaker - not wattage.
The more you crank up the bass to the point where it no longer sounds like a tight drum beat, but just a muddy booming sound, the more likely you are to blow the speaker.
2006-06-08 16:49:07 · answer #2 · answered by JeffyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has nothing to do with the power rating of your subwoofer - it all depends on how much power your amplifier is providing. 24-48 hours of moderate listening level should be more than enough to loosen up the internal components assuming your amplifier is providing 500+ watts to the subwoofer.
2006-06-09 10:32:24 · answer #3 · answered by casaudiotc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would recommend 2 to 3 hours. low volume
2006-06-09 01:40:58 · answer #4 · answered by estuardo162002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋