proper break it for subs

[conniption 10+ year member]

what is he right way to br4eaki in a sub, i've heard too many different opinions?? all opinions are welcomed!!

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[Randy Savage 5,000+ posts]

Put it in a box. Put it in your car. Hook it up to an amp. Play music.

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[jbl_marshall21 10+ year member]

Put it in a box. Put it in your car. Hook it up to an amp. Play music.
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keep the gain down just a bit and don't turn it up blasting it really loud. just need to do this for a few days and if u do this ur sub will most likely last longer. MAYBE

 

[Gauntlet 5,000+ posts]

Generally speaking, break-in periods are a myth....it's not necessary unless you're running some serious power.

 

[Wonderbread 5,000+ posts]

while many subs will sound better after a break in period (they soften up) there is no reason not to play them hard out of the box... they will gradually improve their sound, but playing them right away will not damage them in any way shape or form.

 

[zane 10+ year member]

I have always maintained that a break-in period for new components of any sort is necessary.

Not likely to alter my view on this matter either....

Simplest reasons, to gradually warm up the component so it is ready to perform at it's best.

Think of it like this too; when you start up your car, you should wait at least 1-2 minutes after starting to allow oil to circulate into the top of the engine to prevent damage.

Well known automotive fact, most wear occurs at and directly after startup, as most people do not do this.

In the winter, car's should be warmed up before they are moved to warm up the engine.

-that, I believe, is self explanitory.

same logic apply's to subwoofers, warm them up first.

Generally pink noise from a competition cd at low volume is the best way I have found to break in the woofers, and most other components. It sounds like static, however, it covers the entire frequency band in which an audio system can reproduce, this making it an excellent source for warm up.

A few hours of pink noise is usually enough.

I typically use the pink noise for about 2 hours, and then move on to random variable frequency sweeps for an hour after.

All at low volume mind you....

Slightly increasing the volume moderately, at regular intervals, durring the last half hour is also acceptable. This should do the trick for breaking things in.

take it easy,

-zane

 

[jemorgan85 10+ year member]

I have always maintained that a break-in period for new components of any sort is necessary.
Not likely to alter my view on this matter either....

Simplest reasons, to gradually warm up the component so it is ready to perform at it's best.

Think of it like this too; when you start up your car, you should wait at least 1-2 minutes after starting to allow oil to circulate into the top of the engine to prevent damage.

Well known automotive fact, most wear occurs at and directly after startup, as most people do not do this.

In the winter, car's should be warmed up before they are moved to warm up the engine.

-that, I believe, is self explanitory.

same logic apply's to subwoofers, warm them up first.

Generally pink noise from a competition cd at low volume is the best way I have found to break in the woofers, and most other components. It sounds like static, however, it covers the entire frequency band in which an audio system can reproduce, this making it an excellent source for warm up.

A few hours of pink noise is usually enough.

I typically use the pink noise for about 2 hours, and then move on to random variable frequency sweeps for an hour after.

All at low volume mind you....

Slightly increasing the volume moderately, at regular intervals, durring the last half hour is also acceptable. This should do the trick for breaking things in.

take it easy,

-zane

yeah what he said

 

[Wonderbread 5,000+ posts]

Zane, with newer cars, it's actually beneficial to NOT warm them up by letting them sit. It is in fact recommended to warm them up with driving.