dereileak Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 (edited) not really, all it does is loosen the suspension components, and the surround, if anything you will be able to push most the power to it when its new, cause it will be stiffer, and harder to reach is xmas when pushing lots of watts, as the sub loosens it will probably play the notes better and sound better, as it will be able to respond better to a softer less ridgid suspension to better answer, just play it, play the hell out of it, dont clip, and have fun doesnt hurt to do it, doesnt hurt to not do it kind of like, do you need to break in a big old lazyboy type chair, well it will probably fell better once its broken in, but it feels good new too Edited November 19, 2011 by dereileak Quote 2006 Mazda3 Hatchback Black 5 Spd ManualPioneer 4300DVD2 Sundown SA-12 (34hz Tune, 3.22 cubes, 14.5 inches per cube, Triple Baffle)Kicker 10ZX2500.1 (2845 RMS) Sub AmpKicker 11ZX650.4 (705 RMS) Mid Amp -- (3 Amps)Kicker KQ3 Active CrossoverKicker KQ30 EqualizerKicker 09QS60.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones)Kicker 09QS65.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones) - (3 Sets)2/0 Gauge Electron Beam Technologies (3 Runs, 2 +, 1 -) 1/0 Gauge KNU Kollasal Flex (1 Run for -) 300 Ft Kicker X-Series 16 Gauge Speaker WireXS Power D3400 (Rear)XS Power D3100 (Front)Singer Externally Regulated Alternator (Being Built)+ The Love for Car Audio and BASS <3UBL Build Log <------- Click Here-------> Normal Build Log (For Comments) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loudNlow87 Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Just throw 'em in and give 'em hell. The only reason I can honestly see "breaking a sub in" is to loosen up the new/stiff suspension. Looser suspensions fight the motor force less.. So maybe it's more of a "to reach optimum performance" thing.. Quote '11 Jeep Patriot New Build Head Unit: Pioneer AVH-P3200DVD Front: Massive CK69 Components Front Amp: Massive NX2 Rears: Infinity Kappa's Subs: 8 Sundown SA-8 v2's Sub Amp: AB 450.1 XS D3100 Come on 150! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugee81 Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 most of my subs i have plugged in and pounded on.... no problems yet Quote 200a alt. by Excessive Amperage hc800 under hood & 2 Deka 9a31 in rear 1/0awg + big 3 SAZ 3000D HDC3 18" @ 2 ohm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSpade Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Its a sub, crank it up. I gota 2nd this its a sub, it wants you to use it. That being said, don't plug it in and press play with it cranked. I "brake in" my subs.. kinda... I go out into the middle of nowhere (cuz I got 18s haha) and I spend the day playing with it, I'll start around 60% volume and bring it up slowly across a couple hours turning it up now n then till I'm pushing it to around where I'd like to stop at, for me its around 2x1800watts bridged at around 95% volume. Just do the math of your sub verse amp and you should know roughly what your head-room looks like and just creep up to that, I don't see any reason why you should have to wait a couple weeks to near-max your sub out, just creep up to it verse just throwing the loud volume on and you should be fine. If its anytihng smaller then a 12' I wouldn't even bother trying to play it safe, crank'er up regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loudNlow87 Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 (edited) Its a sub, crank it up. I gota 2nd this its a sub, it wants you to use it. That being said, don't plug it in and press play with it cranked. I "brake in" my subs.. kinda... I go out into the middle of nowhere (cuz I got 18s haha) and I spend the day playing with it, I'll start around 60% volume and bring it up slowly across a couple hours turning it up now n then till I'm pushing it to around where I'd like to stop at, for me its around 2x1800watts bridged at around 95% volume. Just do the math of your sub verse amp and you should know roughly what your head-room looks like and just creep up to that, I don't see any reason why you should have to wait a couple weeks to near-max your sub out, just creep up to it verse just throwing the loud volume on and you should be fine. If its anytihng smaller then a 12' I wouldn't even bother trying to play it safe, crank'er up regardless. Huh..? 95% volume? And sub size plays a role in 'break-in'? Edited November 19, 2011 by loudNlow87 Quote '11 Jeep Patriot New Build Head Unit: Pioneer AVH-P3200DVD Front: Massive CK69 Components Front Amp: Massive NX2 Rears: Infinity Kappa's Subs: 8 Sundown SA-8 v2's Sub Amp: AB 450.1 XS D3100 Come on 150! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguels Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 i have never broke in my subs never thought i would i guess i dont play loud, my brother got his first sound system ever with one 12 fosgate and a brutus and a week later he wanted more so got himself 2 RE XXX 15 and 2 re XTX5000.1 and the first day he blew the coil out of the motor, he never played them soft and it went out with a bang and now he has to pay $170 to recone it Quote my logshttp://www.stevemead...-my-new-set-up/my blow through loghttp://www.stevemead...future-updates/ 96 ss http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/164094-96-impala-ss-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA98hoe Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Play them normal for a couple days... if it a new system box etc try different songs see what sounds best and turn it up a lil moreaa don't clip.. after a few days you can tell when they start breking ing cause they will start playing lower.. for me when I recone just. 1 or 2 subs I like to free air it at 20hz low to med volume to loosen it up to catch up with other subs Quote TEAM DC AUDIO VEHICLE:98 chevy tahoe 2wd 3-4 drop HEADUNIT:alpine 9886 PREAMP:arcaudio FRONT STAGE:4-6 1/2s selinium,DD component set and 4-selinium tweeters in each door KICKPANELS:jl audio 5 1/4 REAR DOORS: dd components 6 1/2s HIGHS AMPS:zapco 750.2 on front doors,zapco an another 750.2 on kicks and rear doors SUBS:4-ascendant audio 18s with 5 spiders in a custom box built by KINGSUV SUB AMP: 2-dc7.5s ALTERNATORS: 3-mechmans 1- 425comp, 1-smd spec350, 1-270 with adj voltage harness on custom dc bracket WIRE:10-runs 0g front to back BATTERIES:6-d1400s TL results:157.1 at 38hz and 156.8 at headrest score @37hz. STATE AND NATIONAL RECORD IN MECA S5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loudNlow87 Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 i have never broke in my subs never thought i would i guess i dont play loud, my brother got his first sound system ever with one 12 fosgate and a brutus and a week later he wanted more so got himself 2 RE XXX 15 and 2 re XTX5000.1 and the first day he blew the coil out of the motor, he never played them soft and it went out with a bang and now he has to pay $170 to recone it If this is a true story.. This wasn't due to neglecting 'break-in', I promise you. That's the result of clipped signals. Quote '11 Jeep Patriot New Build Head Unit: Pioneer AVH-P3200DVD Front: Massive CK69 Components Front Amp: Massive NX2 Rears: Infinity Kappa's Subs: 8 Sundown SA-8 v2's Sub Amp: AB 450.1 XS D3100 Come on 150! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguels Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 (edited) i have never broke in my subs never thought i would i guess i dont play loud, my brother got his first sound system ever with one 12 fosgate and a brutus and a week later he wanted more so got himself 2 RE XXX 15 and 2 re XTX5000.1 and the first day he blew the coil out of the motor, he never played them soft and it went out with a bang and now he has to pay $170 to recone it If this is a true story.. This wasn't due to neglecting 'break-in', I promise you. That's the result of clipped signals. yeah i guess, my mine are clipping and i get smell not a blown coil, he never got it to smell and it was installed by professionals so they should have check it wasn't clipping before handing him the car edit: it is a true story i wouldnt just say it when i know there is people on here that know more than me. it sucks to have a $700+ sub blown in one day because of a bad install Edited November 19, 2011 by Miguels Quote my logshttp://www.stevemead...-my-new-set-up/my blow through loghttp://www.stevemead...future-updates/ 96 ss http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/164094-96-impala-ss-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEvil Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 pro's could have set it perfectly, but that doesnt mean he didnt mess with it or toss in a CD with boosted levels or who knows what else.. same goes for plugging in an ipod or anything really. My bet goes to the amps cooking the subs though. Quote MickyMcD - "Capable of making some serious trouser flapping volumes at where's-my-testicles frequencies, the Servo-Drives used to be fairly jaw dropping..." Any time you have have a power wire next to your frame put some rubber hosing (or cut up an innertube) around it. The wire is bound to wiggle (due to driving or flex) and the casing will eventually wear through. Hammerdown... 1% no links to outside websites, business related FB/YT pages allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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