Loud effin jeep Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 im going to order my hdc3 12 soon, with a aq1200d amp. tell me if you think this is a good combo, and how can i ibe sure i break it in enough? i hear it takes 1-2 months for a true break in of the suspension, is this true? and how can i not hurt it while breaking it in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8ight Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Just knock the gain down until so there isn't enough excursion to rip the spider. Run like this and push on the cone just a tad every now and then when your system is off to feel how much it has loosened up then start bumping your gain a little to match. Eventually you will arrive with a fully broken in sub, this is what I have done with all of mine so far and haven't had any issues usually takes a few weeks depending on how much time you're in your car. I know AQ subs are legendarily stiff so it may take you longer I suppose. Some people like to play test tones for a long-ass time to break in subs. Quote I'm gonna hate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bump4life Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 just play it normal and you will be fine. Quote Buyer/Seller Feedback Thread: http://www.stevemead...5015-bump4life/ MB C220 153 Trunk Car Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d/#entry1840136 MB C280 Ipad Dash SQ Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/194484-bump4lifes-new-benz-tony-c-relay-kit-pictures-ce-electric-audison-front-stage-installed/ My SPL Log: http://www.stevemead...__fromsearch__1 BMW M340 xDrive Stock, for now. Corner Load 10" maybe soon. But does 10s in the 1/4... Best Scores out of a trunk 153.0 sealed legal full tilt clamped 5524 @ 42 hz 154+ windows down, 155+ kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsuv Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Just say no to sub-woofer break in. Quote Designing, building, and shipping boxes. Yahoo IM - kingsuv00If the listening level is too loud, please inform the driver, so he can promptly pull over, and let you out. not many cars can get me to pluggin my ears but this one.......damn. I mean the first minute is ok but that thing just really starts digging deeper and deeper in your earhole till you cant stand it no more. Seems like it does it with relative ease....16 12's on 8 amps.........gotta love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8ight Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Why all the no to break in? Just curious. Quote I'm gonna hate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranny Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 cause playing the woofer "normally" will loosen it up faster than playing it at half power/volume Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeAlLsTaR13 Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 just free air that shit on about 25hz for a few min and you'll be good to go Quote Team Sundown Audio**CURRENT** -- 2012 Scion tC Build Click Here **OLD** -- 2002 Pontiac Grand AM Build Click Herecheck them out, slap me a comment2002 Pontiac Grand AM SE 2.2l 4 cylinder ecotec.-------------------------------------------------------------------Head Unit - Alpine CDA-9887Subs - 2x Z 12 v.2s - v.3 + NS Soft partsAmplifier - Sundown Audio SAZ-3500DEnclosure - 3.33 Cubes tuned to 34.66hzFront Stage - JBL P660c 6.5" ComponentsRear Deck - Powerbass 4xl 6.5" Mid-RangeFront Stage Amplifier - Sundown Audio SAX-100.4DWires - Kicker Hyperflex 1/0, KnuKonceptz 1/0, Knu 4 and 8 Gauge, Kicker RCAsElectrical - 275 AMP DC Power H/O Alternator, XS Power S3400, XS Power D2700Videos - http://www.youtube.com/user/BeAILsTaR13------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsuv Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 What exactly do you think the benefit is to a looser sub? It's not like an engine where you want all the parts to heat up and cool down at the same rate. Quote Designing, building, and shipping boxes. Yahoo IM - kingsuv00If the listening level is too loud, please inform the driver, so he can promptly pull over, and let you out. not many cars can get me to pluggin my ears but this one.......damn. I mean the first minute is ok but that thing just really starts digging deeper and deeper in your earhole till you cant stand it no more. Seems like it does it with relative ease....16 12's on 8 amps.........gotta love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8ight Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 cause playing the woofer "normally" will loosen it up faster than playing it at half power/volume Well, obviously, but what about all the ripped spider horror stories? Thought you only broke them in at low power to prevent that. Quote I'm gonna hate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsuv Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 If a spider is going to rip, then it will rip regardless of how you play it before it rips. If a spider rips, or you tear a surround, or you bust a triple joint, or toast a tinsel lead, it is because YOU were doing something YOU weren't supposed to. OR something the sub wasn't designed to do. Subs are stupid. they do what you want them to. If you have them do something stupid, then bad results may follow. Quote Designing, building, and shipping boxes. Yahoo IM - kingsuv00If the listening level is too loud, please inform the driver, so he can promptly pull over, and let you out. not many cars can get me to pluggin my ears but this one.......damn. I mean the first minute is ok but that thing just really starts digging deeper and deeper in your earhole till you cant stand it no more. Seems like it does it with relative ease....16 12's on 8 amps.........gotta love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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