keeping amp/sub warm???
#1
keeping amp/sub warm???
i live in CT, and whenever it gets real cold during the winter, it sometimes take a couple minutes before my sub starts going. kind of weird, but it won't work when i first turn the stereo on, but after about 10 minutes, it will gradually come on and then be working fine. It only happens during the winter, so it's obviously due to the cold. Any idea what could be causing this? Is there a way to keep my stereo equipment "warmer" then the outside temp? Thanks!
#4
Originally Posted by Fosgate Fan
or the surrounds on your sub is too stiff from the cold?
#5
Originally Posted by jrklar
i live in CT, and whenever it gets real cold during the winter, it sometimes take a couple minutes before my sub starts going. kind of weird, but it won't work when i first turn the stereo on, but after about 10 minutes, it will gradually come on and then be working fine. It only happens during the winter, so it's obviously due to the cold. Any idea what could be causing this? Is there a way to keep my stereo equipment "warmer" then the outside temp? Thanks!
Tony
#6
Check if the amp is coming on, like the others said. But in any case, you shouldn't be pushing the subs at any level when they're cold - I always wait at least 10 mins or so after driving, so that the trunk is a bit warmer. Pushing them before they warm up can cause premature wear...
#7
hey everyone, thanks for all the responses. i just went and checked everything out. i had never actuallly taken a look because it's so darn cold i just want to be in the car. the amp turns on fine, i think it must be due to the sub just being so cold it is stiffening up. like i usually do, i'll just keep it low until everything warms up. btw... i'm running all kenwood excelon.. 559 head unit, 501f amp, 60p components in front, x167 in rear, and 12DB sub.
#8
Originally Posted by jrklar
hey everyone, thanks for all the responses. i just went and checked everything out. i had never actuallly taken a look because it's so darn cold i just want to be in the car. the amp turns on fine, i think it must be due to the sub just being so cold it is stiffening up. like i usually do, i'll just keep it low until everything warms up. btw... i'm running all kenwood excelon.. 559 head unit, 501f amp, 60p components in front, x167 in rear, and 12DB sub.
Tony
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