Everyone loves the low sound effects that a good subwoofer can deliver.
Subwoofers are different than your other speakers in your home theater setup in that a subwoofer contains a power amplifier and must be plugged in to an electrical outlet to operate.
With proper care and consideration your subwoofer can safely satisfy your lowest needs for many years. Here are some common sense rules to follow.
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Always completely read the manual that came with your subwoofer and follow its instructions before operating as each may contain specific safety instructions.
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Operation
- Set your subwoofer to standby or off mode when not in use. This reduces power consumption
- Don't let the power cord or other cable stretch across the floor where someone might trip over it.
- Don't use your subwoofer as a stepping stool or a seating device
- Don't put objects containing water on you subwoofer including plants (they won't like the low frequencies anyway)
- Don't push your subwoofer beyond its limits. If it sounds like it's clipping (rattleing or tapping noise) turn it down. Never operate you sub at full volume
- Use the correct cabling to hook up your sub to your receiver.
- Never use a subwoofer outdoors unless it is specifically designed for outdoor use
- Always read your subwoofers manual before operating and follow its instructions.
Subwoofer Maintence
- NEVER open your subwoofer, there is nothing inside you can likely fix and you may risk serious injury.
- Clean you subwoofers exterior with a dry dust cloth. For more specific cleaning instructions follow the advice in your subs manual.
- Never touch or clean the driver (speaker)
Things we should not have to tell you
- Never operate your subwoofer in a wet or damp area
- Never submerge your subwoofer in liquid
I did say these were common sense but following this advice will help you safely enjoy your subwoofer for many years.
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