AmmoJammo Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Has anyone tried this? metered brand new, out of the box subs, then given them a few months to soften up (or a few days playing 10Hz at full volume? ) and then tested again to see what gains can be had? Just curious really? discuss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toofast4u Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 I had 2 Sundown Z v.3s several months ago. I gained 1.5 in a week from fully breaking them in. However when I first metered them they were already used for several weeks but on much lower power levels. There's a chance I would have gained more had I metered em as soon as I got em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmmoJammo Posted August 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 might have to go play some 20Hz through my subs for the rest of the day they're meant to have a resonant frequency of 36Hz, but currently measure 42-44Hz... me thinks they're a bit stiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyhighcaraudio Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 you do not always gain from breaking in a sub. there are many variables the effect the outcome of the gain or loss in some cases. but yes normally you will gain a bit after using them for a while. Quote Contact us for the best quality cables and accessories with the fastest shipping in the industry EMAIL: [email protected]<script data-cfhash='f9e31' type="text/javascript"> /* */</script> LIKE US ON FB: https://www.facebook.com/SkyHighCarAudio ADD ME ON FB: https://www.facebook.com/jon.rabe.1 MONSTER SKY HIGH/DC GMC: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/127057-sky-high-monster-gmc-walk-through-12-lvl-5-15s-6-9ks-trim-panels-and-wiring-p-90/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmmoJammo Posted August 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 there are many variables the effect the outcome of the gain or loss in some cases. have you actually seen a loss before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyhighcaraudio Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 yes. in high hz burp vehicles when the spider packs are specifically built for that hz on that power in that car. yes you can see a loss after 2-4 burps. not significant but .4-.5 loss is possible. Quote Contact us for the best quality cables and accessories with the fastest shipping in the industry EMAIL: [email protected]<script data-cfhash='f9e31' type="text/javascript"> /* */</script> LIKE US ON FB: https://www.facebook.com/SkyHighCarAudio ADD ME ON FB: https://www.facebook.com/jon.rabe.1 MONSTER SKY HIGH/DC GMC: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/127057-sky-high-monster-gmc-walk-through-12-lvl-5-15s-6-9ks-trim-panels-and-wiring-p-90/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmmoJammo Posted August 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 my car has previously peaked at 39-40Hz.... the "new" subs are currently peaking at about 36Hz, in the same box as the old subs peaked at 39Hz... the new subs currently measure as having an FS of 42-44Hz, while the old ones were 34Hz... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmmoJammo Posted August 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 I left these in the car playing 20Hz at low volume for a few hours the other day, while I was sitting in the house... too quiet to even be able to hear them... few hours later, a felt like total poo.... it's an interesting phenomenon... lol.. but not much fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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