Guest MegaloManiac Posted October 14, 2007 Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 well i think its all about physics. cold air has less moving molecules. its harder to push that air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoe1129 Posted October 14, 2007 Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 Taken from Mobileaudio.com 4.10 Can I use my subs in the winter? The following applies to all speakers in extremely cold conditions, but the question most often occurs in reference to subwoofers. The suspension of the speakers will stiffen considerably at very cold temperatures (lower than 30 degrees F). So will certain cone materials which may become more brittle. If a very cold speaker is played very hard there is a small potential for damage because more stress is placed on the cone's neck. The likelihood of damage is minimal for well-constructed and well-designed automotive speakers, however. Thermally, the danger is minimal because the ambient temperature and the coil temperature are so low that it is highly unlikely that a coil will overheat and burn, despite limited movement and ventilation. At temperatures between +20 degrees F and 0 degrees F, it is a good idea to play the system at a moderate level until the car's heater has warmed the vehicle interior. As the speakers warm up, they will play louder and lower signifying that their suspensions are warming up and returning to nominal compliance. If the temperature is extremely cold (less than 0 degrees F), you should avoid playing the system at all until the vehicle interior is warm. This is to avoid stress fractures in the surround material (especially with rubber surrounds). Quote Some people need a sympathetic pat... on the head...with my hammer Scientia est Vox "In Nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti" DONT BE AFRAID TO USE THE SEARCH BUTTON!!! SMD SUPER BUYER/SELLER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourlug Posted October 14, 2007 Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 That sucks, its get around -40 here in the winter ALOT. Though I have never had problems playin my music loud without warming them up... that's with them in the trunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nismofreak Posted October 14, 2007 Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 its 40 in co and dam its so cold but I fired up my system with no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassJunkie Posted October 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 Thanks roscoe, I figured it was the stiffening of the suspension that caused it. Quote 1986 C20 Suburban 9 American Bass XFL 15's B2 M1MKII 14v XS Power Batteries Maxwell Caps Acoustical energy is free. Electrical energy is not you havent lived until you've hit a screw with a router. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoe1129 Posted October 14, 2007 Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 Thanks roscoe, I figured it was the stiffening of the suspension that caused it. No Prob bro! Quote Some people need a sympathetic pat... on the head...with my hammer Scientia est Vox "In Nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti" DONT BE AFRAID TO USE THE SEARCH BUTTON!!! SMD SUPER BUYER/SELLER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotFI? Posted October 14, 2007 Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 too much thinking. in the bay area, we dont have this problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwz Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 I actually ripped a cone from a spider on a Type-R by blasting it with 1200w of power in 20 degree weather without warming up =) =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer~Saturn Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 My guess would be that your vehicle, in reaction to the heat/lack of heat, is making your sub(s) sound like a$$. When it's hot out for example, my hand-crank windows go up/down much easier than in the fridgid cold most likely due to things in the door/window action slightly shrinking and things get tighter...then expand just slightly when they warm up, leaving more wiggle room etc...just a thought. Quote Team Tupperware <First dual-alternator 'real' Saturn (pre-2002) on the planet>(3) 15" Fi SP4's fed by (2) M3a's strapped @ .66712.75 cubes net @ 25Hz with 200 sq inches of port area (lowz...?)Stock alt position (custom bracket) 225 amp Mechman Roof = steel and fiberglass (u mad?)(2) XS Power D3100's, (2) rhino batts, No battery upfront (for now, smh)4 power+ 4 ground runs of 1/0-gauge to rear"If its been done before...you're doing it wrong" : ) "stfu about scores and float $hit..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamenNoodles Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 wowwww, old topic much Quote Diablo Audio Technologies Fi Car Audio Ascendant Audio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.