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Does a subwoofer have a fuse?
Fuses for subwoofers can be located in-line with the subwoofer wires, within the speaker enclosure, and if there is an amp dedicated to the subwoofer, the fuse could be located there. In-line fuses can have different looks.
How do I know if my subwoofer fuse is blown?
Test the sound at a low volume to listen for whether your sub has been blown. If it is distorted, you have a partially blown subwoofer, and if there is no sound at all, it is completely blown. If the subwoofer is receiving its signal via a cable, then check the cable before rushing to conclusions.
How do you know when a subwoofer fuse is bad?
How can you tell if your home theater subwoofer is blown? Subwoofers are blown when they either receive too much power or too much of a distorted signal. You can find out if your subwoofer is blown by listening to the sound, reviewing the movement of the woofer, and using a multimeter to find out if the coil is blown.
How do I know if I blew a fuse in my amp?
Look at the fuse wire. If there is a visible gap in the wire or a dark or metallic smear inside the glass then the fuse is blown and needs to be replaced.
Does a blown fuse make a sound?
Blown amp fuses typically, and instantaneously, make the sound of silence.
Why does my subwoofer fuse keep blowing?
The sub is a 15″ AR ars115psb Any help would be appreciated. thanks! The fuse blows because there’s a fault in the amp. It’s probably cheaper to replace the amp than fix it, assuming the driver is OK.
How do I take care of a blown subwoofer fuse?
Taking care of a blown subwoofer fuse is not very involved, but preventing a fuse from blowing in the first place is the best policy. Several things can cause a subwoofer fuse to blow. Surge reaching the subwoofer possibly at system power-up or down The amplifier being used could be over or under voltage
What kind of Fuse do I need for a subwoofer?
One type is the slow blow fuse, which will enable the device to withstand an over-current condition over a very short period, and the second is a fast acting fuse, which would blow more quickly in an over-currant situation. So, before you install a new fuse into your subwoofer, investigate the cause of the fuse failure.
Why does my subwoofer sound like it’s dying?
I’m not that familiar with your sub, but it smacks of a fault in the sub somewhere. Check the correct fuse is in the plug itself, as if someone swapped it, and put a higher rated one in for what ever reason, its likely that would cause this effect. Failing that, it sounds like an internal fault in the amps power supply, and it will need repairing.