SS12
SS12

Break Your Subwoofer In

Much like the engine of a new automobile, a new subwoofer must go through a short but important process of “break-in” before it is run under harsh conditions. The “break-in” process will ensure the subwoofer is able to perform as it has been designed to.

This process involves subjecting the subwoofer to no more than low-to-medium volume levels for a number of hours in the enclosure. 3-4 hours is generally sufficient for the subwoofer’s suspension to loosen enough to prevent the voice coil(s) from overheating and causing failure.

The break-in period is also effective in extending subwoofer life. Over-driving the woofer before it has been properly broken-in will usually result in premature failure and poor performance.

  • Single Voice Coil, Peak Power Handling: 800 Watts
  • Dimensions: 12.5 x 12.5 x 5.25”, Mounting Depth: 4.88”
  • Mounting Hole: 11.01”, Weight: 6.45 Lbs., Free Air Resonance: 30 Hz
  • Electrical Q (QES): 0.686, Mechanical Q (QMS): 7.759, Total Q (QTS): 0.630
  • Driver’s Compliance (VAS): 3.929 CuFt
  • Driver’s Linear Displacement (XMAX): 12.000 mm, Sensitivity SPL (1W/1m): 89.0 dB
  • Cone: Poly Injection, Voice Coil: 1.5”, Terminal Type: Basket: Stamped
  • Surround: Foam, Sealed Enclosure: 1.3 CuFt

Poly Injection Cone

Foam Surround

Stamped Basket

High Temperature Voice Coil

Poly Injection Cone

Polypropylene is a resilient and durable manufactured material. It allows for maximum flexibility that produces great sounding subwoofers.

Foam Surround

Foam is a great material for surrounds in subwoofer. It is in general more flexible than rubber, providing a slightly higher efficiency. This also translates to better excursion. (How far the cone of a subwoofer linearly travels from its resting position). It generally lasts anywhere from 8 to 15 years under the right conditions of usage

Stamped Basket

A stamped basket can absorb and transfer much of the energy produced by the subwoofer. It has good corrosion resistance, good mechanical property, high thermal and electrical conductivity and retains strength at high temperatures.

High Temperature Voice Coil

Capable of performing under higher-than-normal degrees with less prone to the fatigue, in turn increasing the performance and efficiency of heavy duty play time