how long is the braking period sundown

[Herreraxto]

sundown sa8 v3 finally installed after 3 months in a T-Line box custom built thanks to Cscstang

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[big scott]

a few days.

dont play at full tilt, keep the gain down.

thats what i did.

then after a few days turn it up some. and a week or two later set gain right and your good.

 

[wew lad 5,000+ posts]

it's infinite, but for our purposes I've read anywhere from 20-100 hours.

 

[Dmac1991]

dont need a break in period, period.

the sub's suspension is stiff and it'll only loosen up the more you play it. Taking it easy will just prolong it. Hammer it right out the box

 

[big scott]

wow great advice..

 

[anger 10+ year member]

dont need a break in period, period.
the sub's suspension is stiff and it'll only loosen up the more you play it. Taking it easy will just prolong it. Hammer it right out the box

Not gonna say I'm right, but this^^ is what I've been doing... just set gain (correctly) and stretch 'em out. I definitely feel like mine got louder as they loosened up. I think a little common sense goes a long way in determining if you're exceeding any limits.

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

The whole "break in" myth has been perpetrated by marketing departments and as a means for companies with poor build quality to weasel out of warranty claims.

 

[los33]

During comps or metering you will notice most like using new stiff subs to meter higher as the looser it gets it becomes weaker.

Not sure why, but ive seen it happen during turkey drag.

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[Dmac1991]

The whole "break in" myth has been perpetrated by marketing departments and as a means for companies with poor build quality to weasel out of warranty claims.

Soundqubed ftw

 

[The_Quiet_One 10+ year member]

During comps or metering you will notice most like using new stiff subs to meter higher as the looser it gets it becomes weaker.
Not sure why, but ive seen it happen during turkey drag.

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weaker is not a great description. Fs gets lower as a spider gets worn in. A lot of spl builds benefit from higher fs driver specs.

 

[Falcons 5,000+ posts]

weaker is not a great description. Fs gets lower as a spider gets worn in. A lot of spl builds benefit from higher fs driver specs.

This.there are too many uneducated people on this forum now. If a subwoofer really needed a break in period they would specify the time it needed in the manual.

 

[garychoffmann 10+ year member]

He said braking period. That extra 70 pounds probably only equates to a foot or 2.

 

[sundownz Pro Seller]

I haven't seen a need for any special break-in process for any of our drivers other than the new platform drivers -- and only when very high power is used (2x or so rated power) that pushes the driver WELL out into the very high excursion territory. The spider needs a little time to soften up before going all the way up to the ~4" or so excursion levels or you risk damaging the spider. Granted that is only under abuse conditions but I can't think of many people who don't abuse the new X, Z, NS, etc =)

So for your case -- the SA-8 v.3 -- no special procedure at all is needed. It will just naturally soften up a little over time but there is no risk of damage by playing it as you want right off the bat.

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

During comps or metering you will notice most like using new stiff subs to meter higher as the looser it gets it becomes weaker.
Not sure why, but ive seen it happen during turkey drag.

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Parameters change a bit as suspension softens, Fs lowers, Qms and Vas increase. I've also heard of people losing in the lanes after a few burps on a fresh recone. Of course it's just as likely you could gain..... way too many variables to say if it'll hurt or help.

 

[los33]

Parameters change a bit as suspension softens, Fs lowers, Qms and Vas increase. I've also heard of people losing in the lanes after a few burps on a fresh recone. Of course it's just as likely you could gain..... way too many variables to say if it'll hurt or help.

Yeah im not to well versed on naming parameters to there exact use, but i seen fresh recones go bad from not letting glue set.

As far as what you mentioned tho in other subs it is true.

Break in periods are not needed especially for a lowend install.

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