The coolest way to break in a subwoofer I have ever seen was from "BareVids". I cant think of his name but he had 6 12's in a 6th order and he would simply place a subwoofer or 2 in his passenger seat with no power hooked up to it. The pressure inside the cabin moves the sub substantially with no actuall power being applied to the sub. Genius. He also showed an ingenious was to hook up 2 subs to 4 subs without strapping them and still always get even output throughout even if the 2 amps aren't putting out the same power. Its how mine are wired. Genius!
@Locally Hated 219 Yes that video he made of gain matching amps by reversing polarity- so genius! I just bought a 2nd amp exact same year/make/model to run 2 subs with 2 amps in the same box and can't wait to see how it sounds. Only thing is I am pretty certain he said that you could not do it with 2 different amps.. at least he said he wouldn't recommend it in the comment section.. sounds like you are trying it would love to hear how everything is holding up and if getting heating issues or anything with the subs or amps.. cheers
👌🏻 Jacob, btw this weekend I contacted Fi (to ask a question) and informed them about your 2 YT channels (in case they were unaware of JV2) and how if I were Fi, I'd be supporting JVs channel(s) in every way possible because if JV chooses Fi as his single choice of sub while striving for mid 150s dB then Fi MUST be a worthy subwoofer brand. Which is mainly why instead of going with Deaf Bonce, Resilient Sounds, Sundown, etc, I'll be going with Fi. Now for the hardest decision, deciding on which model of 15" sub, a single Delta or Omega, or a pair of Team Fi or a pair of what you went with which has an unbelievably low Fs! (Either or will be powered by a Taramps Bass 8K and the adequate electrical to go with it which makes me think wouldn't be enough juice to push a pair of Team Fis)
What i do in daily drivers, I just wire my subs to 4 ohm for a week or so, then bump it down to 1 ohm and it works like a charm. Just not everybody has the patience for that.
Great 👍 Video and explanations... I been doing this car audio "hobby" for over 30 years. Slowly breaking in the subwoofers is key 🔑 with the proper amp and voltage ⚡ YOU ROCK BRO...
@@z1berzerker Doesn't matter what the difference is, break in's are not necessary. A subwoofer loosens up over time anyway so trying to rush it via some special ridiculous break in method is just silly and accomplishes nothing special at all.
@@MotoAtheist Loosening up and becoming more sensitive is post 📫 break in. The Egg 🥚 came first. My opinion it will never change been doing this 35+ yrs
Like that you are showing this process most don't. But I've seen too many ppl talk crap on great subs because they threw it in and went ham. Not only do the spiders need to loosen up but the coils need to go through a few heating and cooling cycles to allow the coil glue to set properly. With these big power handling subs the coils have to break in properly. Other wise they unwind, glue melts and so on. If you plan on running these big subs plan on taking your time breaking them in.
None of what you say is true whatsoever! All subs, even high powered subs, can run their RMS straight out of the box. It's only when people try and slam 2x, 3x or whatever else through them that they better watch out.
Won't make any difference at all for general music builds. Faster break in is strictly an SPL thing so they can get the final specs of the speaker as fast as possible so they can build their box around using the final specs. Let's say a sub plays 0.25db louder after it loosens up over time (broken in). Nobody will hear that difference with one sub, however an SPL build with 10 subs will increase that by a factor of 10 and get a 2.5db increase and whatever other increase by building their box for those final specs. Basically, no speaker ever requires a break in period, it just takes longer to loosen up when playing over time and it really doesn't matter for general music and just a couple of subs, you simply won't hear the difference.
Best way i found to break a sub in . 20hz test tone moderate volume play for 1.5 hrs for 3 days in a box Outside a box ( free air ) 20hz with more volume for 1hr , you want the sub to look like its really stroking , you want to hear the sub chaffing as i call it It's just rapid flow of air thru the breather holes on the former .
@@troyhooper4126 Subwoofer manufacturers do not have listed anywhere in their instructions or warranty about a mandatory break in method. So yeah, keep telling yourself that, just quit spreading your BS to others.
When you mention its not ported, so not free air, what is the gap you put the camera into? Is that not a port or does it have a different name? Honest question, I am trying to get my memory back after a serious head injury. I qualified at the British academy of new music, but most of it is now gone.
@@JacobViral2 Thank you, I was unsure. I feel bad not knowing things I likely knew from before my injuries. I found your video as I bought myself a new 10inch studio subwoofer- I am remembering a lot of things and have got back into using logic, and wanted to see how others broke them in.
Melt the extra glue form the coil help loosen the the spiders to help with better movement and that helps with the response and lowers the fs by1-4 hz and helps a lot with cooking because the coil doesn’t have to take as much power to move and alround sounds a lot better when broken in
Steven c I’m new to systems, I’m mid forty’s but always wanted to get one so I did and did the complete install myself. Head unit, sq 6.5” front, rear speakers, subs @2, two amps one for subs and one for 4way. My subs are wired to one ohm and they are loud and hit hard but my subs are four ohm. I also have a clamped 2k amp only turned up barely a quarter of the way up. It may also be gain. After I tuned my amps I went into the head unit settings and adjusted all speakers and subs and it’s amazing, I’m a proud papa lol.
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The coolest way to break in a subwoofer I have ever seen was from "BareVids". I cant think of his name but he had 6 12's in a 6th order and he would simply place a subwoofer or 2 in his passenger seat with no power hooked up to it. The pressure inside the cabin moves the sub substantially with no actuall power being applied to the sub. Genius. He also showed an ingenious was to hook up 2 subs to 4 subs without strapping them and still always get even output throughout even if the 2 amps aren't putting out the same power. Its how mine are wired. Genius!
@Locally Hated 219 Yes that video he made of gain matching amps by reversing polarity- so genius! I just bought a 2nd amp exact same year/make/model to run 2 subs with 2 amps in the same box and can't wait to see how it sounds. Only thing is I am pretty certain he said that you could not do it with 2 different amps.. at least he said he wouldn't recommend it in the comment section.. sounds like you are trying it would love to hear how everything is holding up and if getting heating issues or anything with the subs or amps.. cheers
Do you have the link to this
@@philoboy9318 ruclips.net/video/BbfA4SJ3YkA/видео.html
@@philoboy9318 I didn't have it handy, but I found it. I wanted to see it again.
👌🏻 Jacob, btw this weekend I contacted Fi (to ask a question) and informed them about your 2 YT channels (in case they were unaware of JV2) and how if I were Fi, I'd be supporting JVs channel(s) in every way possible because if JV chooses Fi as his single choice of sub while striving for mid 150s dB then Fi MUST be a worthy subwoofer brand. Which is mainly why instead of going with Deaf Bonce, Resilient Sounds, Sundown, etc, I'll be going with Fi. Now for the hardest decision, deciding on which model of 15" sub, a single Delta or Omega, or a pair of Team Fi or a pair of what you went with which has an unbelievably low Fs! (Either or will be powered by a Taramps Bass 8K and the adequate electrical to go with it which makes me think wouldn't be enough juice to push a pair of Team Fis)
At first i thought break-in is breaking the sub, but it's loosening the parts as new parts are stiff.
What i do in daily drivers, I just wire my subs to 4 ohm for a week or so, then bump it down to 1 ohm and it works like a charm. Just not everybody has the patience for that.
ohh awesome idea, bout to build a box and drop new sub in, gonna do this!
Thanks for the info, I slowly work my way up on the volume. It may take a while but it seems to work.
For how long? The glue on my kenwood two 12’s came off and I beat them hard the first two days
@@airuzair2424yeah you’re not supposed to beat them right away you need to break them in on low power/low volume and work your way up
Thanks for the knowledge Jacob great video as always
I'm trying to learn . Please tell us if what your suggesting is a good thing or a bad thing. Please make it clearer. And slow down
I suppose that is sound deadener on your subwoofer box? How does that affect the sound characteristics being on the box like that ❓
Slightly different freq peak, sealed box hood no leaks, afew tenths db louder.
Great 👍 Video and explanations... I been doing this car audio "hobby" for over 30 years. Slowly breaking in the subwoofers is key 🔑 with the proper amp and voltage ⚡ YOU ROCK BRO...
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Breaking in a sub is absolutely not necessary, but to each their own. Not one shred of evidence that it does anything for general music builds.
@@MotoAtheist So... same wattage after 20hrs is the same dB as the first minute of play on music 🎶 with exact same input. You are touche'd
@@z1berzerker Doesn't matter what the difference is, break in's are not necessary. A subwoofer loosens up over time anyway so trying to rush it via some special ridiculous break in method is just silly and accomplishes nothing special at all.
@@MotoAtheist Loosening up and becoming more sensitive is post 📫 break in. The Egg 🥚 came first. My opinion it will never change been doing this 35+ yrs
Like that you are showing this process most don't. But I've seen too many ppl talk crap on great subs because they threw it in and went ham. Not only do the spiders need to loosen up but the coils need to go through a few heating and cooling cycles to allow the coil glue to set properly. With these big power handling subs the coils have to break in properly. Other wise they unwind, glue melts and so on. If you plan on running these big subs plan on taking your time breaking them in.
None of what you say is true whatsoever! All subs, even high powered subs, can run their RMS straight out of the box. It's only when people try and slam 2x, 3x or whatever else through them that they better watch out.
I've never broke a sub in I install it rock it out Never blown a sub. Maybe I should try it See if there's any difference 🤷
Won't make any difference at all for general music builds. Faster break in is strictly an SPL thing so they can get the final specs of the speaker as fast as possible so they can build their box around using the final specs. Let's say a sub plays 0.25db louder after it loosens up over time (broken in). Nobody will hear that difference with one sub, however an SPL build with 10 subs will increase that by a factor of 10 and get a 2.5db increase and whatever other increase by building their box for those final specs.
Basically, no speaker ever requires a break in period, it just takes longer to loosen up when playing over time and it really doesn't matter for general music and just a couple of subs, you simply won't hear the difference.
Is it worth buying a fi 700 sub comparison to a 400 sub , much of a difference?😊
More motor force and high power handling capabilities, yes depending on your power planned and goals.
Best way i found to break a sub in .
20hz test tone moderate volume play for 1.5 hrs for 3 days in a box
Outside a box ( free air ) 20hz with more volume for 1hr , you want the sub to look like its really stroking , you want to hear the sub chaffing as i call it
It's just rapid flow of air thru the breather holes on the former .
Pointless waste of time for general music builds.
@@MotoAtheist keep telling yourself that.
@@troyhooper4126 Back at ya!
@MotoAtheist learned alot in 35yrs of doing both home and car audio, so yeah I'm pretty damn confident on what I know . Have a great day my friend .
@@troyhooper4126 Subwoofer manufacturers do not have listed anywhere in their instructions or warranty about a mandatory break in method. So yeah, keep telling yourself that, just quit spreading your BS to others.
What app can we download to get these frequencies?
Playlist of tones: ruclips.net/p/PLkYp1Fj-99b2idXulV19eVzlIiPcXR2CD
Ultimate car audio app alot use
How do you guys deal with the dreaded new woofer smell??
Shouldn’t smell long unless your clipping or getting too hot and making the glue smell after a short period of time
When you mention its not ported, so not free air, what is the gap you put the camera into? Is that not a port or does it have a different name?
Honest question, I am trying to get my memory back after a serious head injury. I qualified at the British academy of new music, but most of it is now gone.
This enclosure was 4th order bandpass, sealed box for the sub inside a big ratio ported enclosure. It was a port
@@JacobViral2 Thank you, I was unsure. I feel bad not knowing things I likely knew from before my injuries. I found your video as I bought myself a new 10inch studio subwoofer- I am remembering a lot of things and have got back into using logic, and wanted to see how others broke them in.
What amp do you have???
This was a crescendo 6k
A Jacob do you turn your subsonic up on your bass amp once you've broken in the sub??? Do anyone have the answer to my question???
Watch his video on tuning ur subsonic on ur amp
Yes, put it back on once you break it in. At least at 20hz.
So is it cool to just leave the sub sonic off
It's not safest but some prefer it that way. I would set it near/below box tuning.
Melt the extra glue form the coil help loosen the the spiders to help with better movement and that helps with the response and lowers the fs by1-4 hz and helps a lot with cooking because the coil doesn’t have to take as much power to move and alround sounds a lot better when broken in
You still have that crescendo amp man?
No sorry
Go full tilt on it or the spiders won’t loosen up all the way to the edges. Low frequencies in the 20’s and take it full throw!!
I got the skar evl bass package and hit doesn't sound that loud
Steven c I’m new to systems, I’m mid forty’s but always wanted to get one so I did and did the complete install myself. Head unit, sq 6.5” front, rear speakers, subs @2, two amps one for subs and one for 4way. My subs are wired to one ohm and they are loud and hit hard but my subs are four ohm. I also have a clamped 2k amp only turned up barely a quarter of the way up. It may also be gain. After I tuned my amps I went into the head unit settings and adjusted all speakers and subs and it’s amazing, I’m a proud papa lol.
Because u bought prefab shit bro, prefab is not made to get loud, it's entry level.
Make sure your amp is turned up
@@scottbe1 yeah I still need to tune it
@@Bighotwheelhunter tuning it makes a huge difference on how loud it can get
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Savannah, GA
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Would it be the same if I’m in a sealed box but subs are inverted
Just playing your system regularly under max capacity will do the job. Give it bout 2/4 weeks
Is your whole dash made of MDF? Lol
Actually don't have a dash lol thanks for watching and subscribing Brian!
That break in smells bad
Big azz box
Wrong way of breaking in a sub. I guess I’ll have to make a video and show the correct way of doing it.
Stfu
Still waiting
wheres the vid then lmao
Still waiting
still waiting