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Why does my subwoofer shake?
Subwoofers often rattle when there are loose components, but it they can also rattle if they are underpowered or overpowered. It’s important that you do an inspection on your subwoofers before each and every performance. Subwoofers are crucial devices for your home theatre system.
How do I know if my subwoofer coil is bad?
Subwoofers and speakers mostly blow when you deliver very high power or if they continue to work for a long time above the RMS power. When you hear a distorted sound or no sound at all, it indicates that subwoofer is blown. You can also know this by touching the voice coil if it is moving at its place or not.
What happens when you Underpower a subwoofer?
Underpowering a subwoofer isn’t inherently bad for the sub. 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.
Why does my sub rattle at high volume?
Typically rattles at higher volume are indications of a problem with the cone not moving properly. This can be a tear in the cone, a rip in the surround or a problem with the spider. The surround is the foam piece around the edge. The spider is the part near the magnet that holds the cone in place.
What does a subwoofer sound like when blown?
Listening to the sound First, reduce the sound to a low volume and commence audio playback. Increase the volume and bass slowly, all the while paying extra attention to the sound. If it is distorted, you subwoofer is partially blown subwoofer and if there is no sound at all, it is definitely completely blown.
What does a bad voice coil sound like?
An over heated voice coil makes a scratching strangled sound as does dust or filings that find their way into the magnet cavity. An over driven speaker can make a bang or clack with high volume bass, but can sometimes sound fine at low volume, they can sometimes be re aligned.
Which way should my subwoofer face?
For the best sound quality, the subwoofer should be placed with the speaker facing out to the room, and the port should be away from a wall. Bass waves travel in all directions, but it’s important to have the speaker facing your main listening area.
Why is my subwoofer interfering with my sound system?
There is an explanation for each of these three types of interference. Only in the first case is it probably due to the subwoofer itself. You may hear the power supply because it doesn’t work as it should.
Why does my subwoofer rattle when I turn it on?
When the amp provides the sub with a negative voltage, the coil and cone move backward by that amount. The distance they move depends on the value of the voltage. The forward and backward movement allows the cone to push the air and produce sound. There may be various reasons why your subwoofer is rattling.
How do subwoofers work?
In this case, the voice coil and cone move forward accordingly. When the amp provides the sub with a negative voltage, the coil and cone move backward by that amount. The distance they move depends on the value of the voltage. The forward and backward movement allows the cone to push the air and produce sound.
How to fix a loose subwoofer?
Use a level on top of the subwoofer to see if the surface is straight. Next, unscrew the cabinet and inspect inside for any broken components. If everything is secure in its place, tighten the cabinet and secure it. Also, check the grill and screw it down. You can even replace it if you think it doesn’t fit right.