Overpowering subs?

[blueman1388]

the amps about 3/4 of the way up with the low pass filter on.No bass boost and i turned to Low-Pass Crossover up just a tad to where it sounded best.

 

[blueman1388]

i also read that it could be the coils heating up and melting access glue. could that be? It still makes a little smell after awhile but no smoke. And i put my hand on the cone and its a little warm but not hot

 

[Ed Lester 10+ year member]

i also read that it could be the coils heating up and melting access glue. could that be? It still makes a little smell after awhile but no smoke. And i put my hand on the cone and its a little warm but not hot

Yes, and it doesnt always mean that there is damage, but could eventually lead to damage.

Are the coils connected in series?

 

[blueman1388]

they are wired like this:

http://www.crutchfield.com/learningcenter/car/subwoofers_wiring.html?imageID=2DVC%5F4%2Dohm%5F2ch

 

[benchambers80]

subs are probably overrated,

 

[Ed Lester 10+ year member]

OK, thats parallel and thats fine.

Subs just may not be able to take abuse.

If they are brand new, sometimes there is a period in which the glue will heatup and reset. After it resets it will stop smeeling as much and will be fine.