Why does my sub overheat?

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When clipping is present the subwoofer moves less than normal due to the plateaus in the waveform and in turn causes excess heat to build up. Over time this excess heat causes the voice coil to break down and eventually fail.21-Jun-2016

How do I stop my subwoofer from overheating?

Solution #1: Install Ventilation First, try adding some ventilation near your amplifier. If there is a problem with the position of the amp, place it somewhere else. If it's in a spot where it can be ventilated but you still have an overheating problem, you can mount a cooling fan to facilitate air flow.

Is it normal for a subwoofer to get hot?

It's completely normal for speakers to get hot. After the speakers convert the electrical signal from the amp into sound, the remaining power is dissipated into heat. If the speakers overheat and become too hot to even touch, that's abnormal.

How do I cool down my subwoofer?

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How do I know if my subwoofer is overheating?

Well, if you've blown your amp you would definitely know, it's usually accompanied by a terrible smell, you'll know it when you smell it. However, if there isn't a horrible smell and it stops working or shuts down, it's probably just overheated.

How do you fix an overheating speaker?

Use a ventilation fan Another way to keep your speakers from overheating is to use a ventilation fan. This is not the best option because natural airflow should be enough to keep the speakers cool. However, if that's not the case with your speakers, then use a ventilation fan to cool the back of the speakers.

How hot can a subwoofer get?

Registered. Amps can reach 90 C and still continue to work. The amp will automaticly shut down if he reaches high temperatures so dont worry about it. If a sub exceeds its temperature tolerance point it will start to smell like something is hot.

How long can you run subs for?

With a subwoofer, that's a lot less noticeable, since it's only responsible for the lower frequencies. How long should a break-in period last? Some speaker manufacturers will recommend a break-in period of around 10 hours.

What makes a subwoofer smoke?

Clipped, unclipped, dirty, clean, it doesn't really matter how the power goes into the woofer, it is going to cause the voice coil to heat up. If the voice coil heats up enough, it will eventually reach the point of burning the resins that hold the coil windings together.