varietyguy Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Last night I was playing my music full tilt. After about 10 mins I started smelling voice coil pretty strong. I turned it off and left it till this morning. I played it TorY at low normal volume and everything works fine. So I decided to turn it up and after about 5 seconds I could smell voice coil again... It still feels and sounds fine. What happened? Quote 1992 Mazda 323 http://www.stevemead...323-wall-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas B Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) How old are your subs? only reason why I ask is after a couple weeks I played mine at full and they smelled for a lil bit then it was all o.k. after that. I put it on a dd1 right before i went full so I knew it wasn't clipping it was just breaking em in. Now they play great even at full for longer periods. Edited February 9, 2012 by Nexes Quote 91' CRX Si HU - Alpine cda-7995 All stock interior Amp - Crescendo bc3500 Subs - 4 sa 10 d1 spl's Batt - 3 x 100 ah 149.5 Street beat Integra Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
412 CVX Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Uhh clipping? what subs? what amp? what's your electrical like? how did you tune your system? by ear, guessing, not at all, DD-1, O-scope? Quote Just say no to Ground Pounder Customs. My temp system build log More box buildssome cars do over 170db with one sub, so clearly my two 12"s can do that in my car, with my knowledge too! look out bitches! I'm with captain stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varietyguy Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Uhh clipping? what subs? what amp? what's your electrical like? how did you tune your system? by ear, guessing, not at all, DD-1, O-scope? How old are your subs? only reason why I ask is after a couple weeks I played mine at full and they smelled for a lil bit then it was all o.k. after that. I put it on a dd1 right before i went full so I knew it wasn't clipping it was just breaking em in. Now they play great even at full for longer periods. . I've already been through the break in phase. Subs are sa mayhem 15s and amps are 2 saz3000ds @ .5 ohm. 2 stock alts, 2 kinetik 2400s and a 2000. Tuned by ear cause I don't have the equipment to do it properly. I'm sure I'm clipping that's why I try not to listen to it maxxed out. Quote 1992 Mazda 323 http://www.stevemead...323-wall-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaloosk Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) Go to your nearest hardware store, spend a few bucks on a multi-meter and follow these simple directions to protect your thousands in equipment: http://forum.sounddo...er/65167/page/1 Edited February 9, 2012 by Jaloosk Quote "Cheap, good or fast. You can only pick two out of three." "Have money? Love story! No money? I'm sorry." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel4055 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Go to your nearest hardware store, spend a few bucks on a multi-meter and follow these simple directions to protect your thousands in equipment: http://forum.sounddo...er/65167/page/1 That method doesn't work half the time. Quote Rest In Peace mother. January 22, 1955 - February 14, 2013 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/user/35351-megrch/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaloosk Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 It's better than nothing, especially if OP thinks he's clipping already. Quote "Cheap, good or fast. You can only pick two out of three." "Have money? Love story! No money? I'm sorry." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varietyguy Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Go to your nearest hardware store, spend a few bucks on a multi-meter and follow these simple directions to protect your thousands in equipment: http://forum.sounddo...er/65167/page/1 I have a very good Multimeter, but I don't think it's a very good way to tune. I need a dd-1 or an osc. Quote 1992 Mazda 323 http://www.stevemead...323-wall-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacomaguy1 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 clipping came to your ride, disrespected your subs Quote Team Flex Issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watch the bass Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Go to your nearest hardware store, spend a few bucks on a multi-meter and follow these simple directions to protect your thousands in equipment: http://forum.sounddo...er/65167/page/1 I have a very good Multimeter, but I don't think it's a very good way to tune. I need a dd-1 or an osc. Up 2 you, DD 1 or recones. Quote "in the abundance of water, the fool is thirsty" Bob Marley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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