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Blowing Subwoofers- Video Inside

Old 09-24-2006, 01:34 PM
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Default Blowing Subwoofers- Video Inside

I plugged my subwoofers into the wall socket to blow them.
Subwoofer 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-9uxP8UgVY
Subwoofer 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xCDZHwUNng


I had two 10 inch subs that were about to go out of the stores plan, and I wanted new ones because I didn't think they sounded as nice as before. The store didn't agree with me, and said they would only give me new ones if they were blown.

When I took the subs out of the sealed box, the box was filled with smoke. It had a weird smell like burnt rubber, static, and burnt metal.


The cone was stiff, you couldn't push it in at all, unlike working speakers.
Old 09-24-2006, 05:16 PM
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the vids only play 2 secs for me

edit:
now they work

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Old 09-29-2006, 08:30 AM
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i did the same thing. hooked up a 100 watt 8in infinity sub. the thing was my uncles in college so it's like 25+ years old. it took it for about 2 seconds then shot the dust cap off and sparked like crazy
Old 09-29-2006, 09:31 AM
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damn marsh, you really love to troubleshoot.
at least you'll get new speakers now.

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Old 09-29-2006, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by flyromeo3
damn marsh, you really love to troubleshoot.
at least you'll get new speakers now.
Troubleshoot?


This was less than a year ago. I used the new subs for about 5 or 6 months then got new ones.


By the way, I have the replacement subs for sale if anyone wants them!
And amps and my other eD sub.. Man, I have to sell this stuff...
Old 09-30-2006, 05:04 AM
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mb...i meant experiment



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