How do you keep from blowing a new subwoofer?

1. Why do I keep blowing my subwoofers?
2. How do I stop my subwoofer from blowing?
3. Do you have to break in new subwoofers?
4. How do you break in a new subwoofer?
5. What direction should subwoofer face?
6. Can blown Subs be fixed?
7. How do I stop my speakers from blowing?
8. What do underpowered subs sound like?
9. What makes a subwoofer pop?
10. Do subs need to warm up?
11. Do subs get louder when they break in?
12. How long does it take to break in new subwoofers?
13. What happens if you don't break your subwoofer?
14. Do you have to break in Kicker subs?
15. What does clipping a subwoofer mean?

Why do I keep blowing my subwoofers?

Subwoofers are most commonly blown by supplying too much signal to the car audio amplifier. Too much signal results in a "clipping" which is when audio signals voltages reach amplifier's power supply voltages. The result is a "clipped" signal and this can damage the amplifier and subwoofer.

How do I stop my subwoofer from blowing?

By placing a subwoofer in a corner you can boost the output, but sometimes at the expense of sound quality. Lower the noisefloor in your room so that you don't have to turn the volume up so high. That means lowering HVAC noise, closing a door to cut down on external extraneous noises.

Do you have to break in new subwoofers?

Therefore, subwoofers should undergo a break-in process in order to achieve the best possible sound. Think of it like waking up in the morning and taking some time to scroll through your phone and fully wake up before getting out of bed.

How do you break in a new subwoofer?

Option I: The most common and easiest method is to first install your woofer as you normally would. Next, play your favorite music at low to medium volume and 1/2 gain for 2-3 weeks. You will begin to hear a difference in sound as the woofer starts to break in.

What direction should subwoofer face?

In general, a subwoofer should be placed in a way that it's facing the main listening area. Generally speaking, a front-firing subwoofer needs to be facing out towards the room.

Can blown Subs be fixed?

To fix your blown subwoofer you'll need to take it out of your car, fix or replace any damaged parts, and glue/wire it back together. This process can range from easy to very difficult, depending on the problem.

How do I stop my speakers from blowing?

Speakers generally blow out when too much electrical power is applied. They also blow out from physical damage or ageing/deterioration. Avoid blow-out by keeping speakers at safe listening levels and in safe locations. Replacing the blown parts is typically the only solution to fix blown speakers.

What do underpowered subs sound like?

Underpowering your subwoofer — Pop and Sizzle

Not giving it enough power just means that the music will sound weak and lack detail. ... The clipped signal tries to make the sub do things it's not designed to do, which leads to it tearing itself apart or overheating and burning out.

What makes a subwoofer pop?

Subwoofers make popping noises because of squared waveforms, incorrect cone signals, or overpowered setups. The distorted sounds indicate a mismatch between the input and output based on the speaker's specs. Loose wiring can also cause popping noises.

Do subs need to warm up?

Like breaking in the engine on a new car, it needs this brief warm-up period to adjust to its surroundings. Take the family out for dinner: This is an important part of break-in. ... The dinner phase is two hours of aggressive break-in, before which even attempting to set-up and dial-in your sub is a waste of time.

Do subs get louder when they break in?

Do Subwoofers Get Louder as They Break-In? Yes! It's important to remember that break-in always sounds different than your speakers will after they are broken in, but if you take care of them and listen during this process then you can achieve fantastic results.

How long does it take to break in new subwoofers?

Yes, subwoofers need a break-in period to reach their optimum sound quality. It takes anywhere from 20 to 100 hours to break in a subwoofer. If you don't want to deal with this, then you can opt for a system that was broken in at the factory.

What happens if you don't break your subwoofer?

If you choose to forgo breaking your sub in, you risk shortening the lifespan of the subwoofer and lowering the sound quality of the bass. While failing to break in a new sub will not result in any serious damage, it does mean your subwoofer is unable to perform at its very best.

Do you have to break in Kicker subs?

Allow about two weeks break-in time for the Comp woofers to reach optimum low bass performance.

What does clipping a subwoofer mean?

Long term clipping is a result of inadequate RMS or continuous power available for the volume setting. ... Subwoofers can overheat if not chosen properly, clipping the sound in a similar distorted manner when they fail to completely follow the original waveform even if the amplifier signal is accurate.