Nick1234 Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 I live in Wisconsin and it is starting to become pretty cold outside and i have a set of subwoofers in my trunk. I remember hearing somewhere that you shouldn't use them in winter, is that true? Will it hurt anything if i use them when its cold? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeZ34 Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 Someone told me once that a good general rule when it's cold (below freezing), is not to play them at extreme levels right away when you get in the car. Play them quietly for a few minutes (read: 5-maybe 10), then it's safe to gradually increase the volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoodilio Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 Nick-- i have a system too, have had it for 2 years, wen its bellow freezing out i like to let the car warm up first, then gradually inclease the volume on the system, so Luke does make sence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWeb80 Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 so Luke does make sence. Sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeZ34 Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 so Luke does make sence. Sometimes Har Har Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismellrealbad Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 is any of this true based on fact though? can anyone 100% confirm this. not just with experience but with facts?i have never heard of this in my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 is any of this true based on fact though? can anyone 100% confirm this. not just with experience but with facts?i have never heard of this in my life. I pounded my Kicker L7s when they were cold the past two winters and never had any issues :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismellrealbad Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 cold for electronics=good....except LCDs...they freeze when it gets cold enough and u have to warm them up for them to work again :shock: (like cell phones) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supreme_style21 Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 I've got Eclipse all around in my car, and there is no way in hell I'd ever turn 'em up loud or pump any bass thru them until they are warmed up. Just the godawful sound that comes from them when they're cold makes me cringe.. almost like they're begging not to be cranked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 Just the godawful sound that comes from them when they're cold makes me cringe.. almost like they're begging not to be cranked. mine always sounded good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supreme_style21 Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 Just the godawful sound that comes from them when they're cold makes me cringe.. almost like they're begging not to be cranked. mine always sounded good The sound quality is there, it is just if I try push any bass thru anything, it sounds like something is pounding on a tin can.. just doesn't sound like it is doing anything good to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt_Crank Posted November 22, 2003 Report Share Posted November 22, 2003 if you read the instructions/specifications of your subs, they'll tell you the coldest temperature it's safe to max them at... generally, I run mine at a decently low volume for 10 - 15 mins before I start turning it up... and if I have no passengers in the back seat, I take the seat down so the heat goes in the trunk faster... though, I've noticed that the trunk is warmer than the rest of the car when you first get in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91cutty Posted November 22, 2003 Report Share Posted November 22, 2003 If you crank 'em up right away you might dammage the surrounds. Once the surrounds become a little softer after a few minutes of playing at low levels it should be fine to just let the babies pound! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonyman87 Posted November 22, 2003 Report Share Posted November 22, 2003 if you read the instructions/specifications of your subs, they'll tell you the coldest temperature it's safe to max them at... generally, I run mine at a decently low volume for 10 - 15 mins before I start turning it up... and if I have no passengers in the back seat, I take the seat down so the heat goes in the trunk faster... though, I've noticed that the trunk is warmer than the rest of the car when you first get in... what he said! if below freezzzzzzzzzzzing. play them at the half volume at the most to heat up the coils in the speaker, after the temp in the car is warm enough for jacket to come off, the speakers should be good to go by then. amps will be all good. if you grage your car then there is no worries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted November 22, 2003 Report Share Posted November 22, 2003 I know a few people that have blown there's because of the coldness factor. Definately let them warm up playing at a low volume for about 5-10 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannymik Posted November 22, 2003 Report Share Posted November 22, 2003 I agree on taking it easy for a bit...then you can pound away! Treat your speakers like you treat the female when your banging her. Take her slow then give it to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91cutty Posted November 23, 2003 Report Share Posted November 23, 2003 I agree on taking it easy for a bit...then you can pound away! Treat your speakers like you treat the female when your banging her. Take her slow then give it to her. LOL!!! Great analogy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92regalcustom Posted November 27, 2003 Report Share Posted November 27, 2003 You guys all have the right idea here. I've worked at a local car audio company for a couple of years now in Michigan (Upper Michigan if your wondering). It gets extremely cold here in the winter and the cold is a big problem for subwoofers. The main problem with any speaker is the movement of the cone and the rubber or poly surrounding edge. The rubber can freeze at temperatures below 10 degrees and when you really crank up your subs it can cause the edge to crack and destroy the subs. This is usually not a problem with the higher end subs like pioneer, kicker, infinity, sony, jbl, etc. I sure hope this helps all of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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