How do you remove a dust cap from a subwoofer?
Carefully cut away the dust cap in the center of the speaker cone with a SHARP exacto knife or box cutter. Cut right at the perimeter to avoid damaging the voice coil, and don’t cut too deep or you’ll cut through the cone!
What do you clean subwoofers with?
If further cleaning is necessary to remove fingerprints or other oils, gently wipe with a slightly damp microfiber cloth. To dampen the cloth, use water or a mild ammonia-free cleaner. Never use cleaners which contain ammonia, alcohol, bleach or abrasives.
What is a speaker dust cap?
The dust cap (also known as dust dome, or dome) is a gently curved dome mounted either in concave or convex orientation over the central hole of most loudspeaker diaphragms. It protects the inner mechanics (such as the pole pieces and the voice coil) from small particles (which can cause rubs) and other contamination.
Why do speakers have grills?
Its main purpose is to protect the driver element and speaker internals (and possibly other audio components) from foreign objects while still allowing the sound to clearly pass. However, because it sits in the direct path of the driver, the grille interacts with the sound produced.
What should I do if my subwoofer is humming?
First of all, test exactly whether the humming in the subwoofer depends on the volume, and whether it is generally quiet or loud. This limits the causes. If it’s not the subwoofer itself, the search for traces begins: change sockets, change cables, disconnect other devices from the power supply.
Which is the best way to hide a subwoofer?
“Side- and down-firing subs tend to create more cabinet rattle since they send sound waves directly into a cabinet surface.” Al Baron from Polk Audio gave the same forward-firing recommendation, and also advised, “Keep the space around the woofer enclosure to a minimum to reduce unwanted resonances from this ‘secondary enclosure.’
Why do I need a subwoofer in my speakers?
As style demands have dictated a transition to smaller and less obtrusive models, the ability of speakers to offer any bass reproduction has gone by the wayside. Beyond the impact and emotion they add to the home theater experience, subwoofers lend the weight and depth crucially missing in small speakers.
How can I reduce the vibration from my subwoofer?
“By employing a weighted antishake device that’s wired out of phase with the woofers, [Sunfire’s in-wall sub achieves] a five times reduction in the vibration coming from the cabinet,” Eric says.