Subs have a break in period?

[indcolts18288]

Ok so just had an entire system installed and its my first. Do I need to take it easy on the sub and what would you reccomend. Thanks in advance.

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[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

In short no you are fine to do whatever... I usually just keep the volume lower for a little while since it cant hurt...

 

[ewadz3006 10+ year member]

Break in period is the same as a motorcycle, ride it like ya stole it!

 

[indcolts18288]

Break in period is the same as a motorcycle, ride it like ya stole it!

Hahaha that's awesome!

 

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

If its an extremely stiff sub maybe a little bit of time to loosen up but for most just play em...

 

[Spldecendant 10+ year member]

Yes there is a break in period but if your putting rms power I wouldnt mind turning it up to max unclipped volume it's when you plan on running more then rms your not gonna wanna drop a 20hz note at full tilt the spiders will hate you lol and that's where you run risk of ripping soft parts

 

[rebelfromva 10+ year member]

Yes there is a break in period but if your putting rms power I wouldnt mind turning it up to max unclipped volume it's when you plan on running more then rms your not gonna wanna drop a 20hz note at full tilt the spiders will hate you lol and that's where you run risk of ripping soft parts

Or having the spiders come unglued from former :0

 

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

Yes there is a break in period but if your putting rms power I wouldnt mind turning it up to max unclipped volume it's when you plan on running more then rms your not gonna wanna drop a 20hz note at full tilt the spiders will hate you lol and that's where you run risk of ripping soft parts

Even though RMS is completely box dependent? And I dont think there is any music out that has 20 hz tones in it...

 

[DoesDad 10+ year member]

I always looked at break in periods as more of a safety guard for the manufacturer. I've always beat the Holy Hell out of my subs from the get-go and haven't had a problem yet...

 

[Wanacustomx 10+ year member]

I had 5 little tears in my Fi BTL from beating the **** out of it fresh out the box.. the spiders were stiff as hell though... I just installed a skar vvx 12.on 2k and beat the hell out of it with no tears, smells, or creaking.. its sub dependant also... If its stiff be careful and take it easy for a week or too..

 

[Wanacustomx 10+ year member]

I will for sure be taking it easy on my 15s... They weren't as stiff but you pay all this money why not be patient and take it easy maybe for even a day or two to avoid possible damage..

 

[Spldecendant 10+ year member]

Even though RMS is completely box dependent? And I dont think there is any music out that has 20 hz tones in it...

If he's play decaf that won't be hard to find lol

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

We have covered this topic several times including s long debate between myself and aholic in one of them. Break in has nothing to do with keeping the sub from failing/damaging it's self. It will alter the way the plays as it loosens up though.

The main goal for the "break in period" is a loop whole for companies around the warranty.

 

[mat3833 10+ year member]

Even though RMS is completely box dependent? And I dont think there is any music out that has 20 hz tones in it...

Justin Timberlake - Suit & Tie (Feat. Jay-Z).mp3' date=' Free Download and Plays[/url'] 20 hz throught the song. peaks at 40@-7.8 DB and 20hz @-14db

 

[ciaonzo 5,000+ posts]

Even though RMS is completely box dependent? And I dont think there is any music out that has 20 hz tones in it...

You trollin?