Cold Weather Ftl Anything I Can Do?

[Guest MegaloManiac]

well i think its all about physics. cold air has less moving molecules. its harder to push that air.

[roscoe1129]

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).

[fourlug]

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.

[Guest Nismofreak]

its 40 in co and dam its so cold but I fired up my system with no problem

[BassJunkie]

Thanks roscoe, I figured it was the stiffening of the suspension that caused it.

[roscoe1129]

Thanks roscoe, I figured it was the stiffening of the suspension that caused it.

No Prob bro!

[gotFI?]

too much thinking. in the bay area, we dont have this problem

[dwz]

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 =) =)

[Pioneer~Saturn]

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.

[RamenNoodles]

wowwww, old topic much