DanMan
02-26-2009, 11:41 PM
Why oh why do I keep blowing these computer speaker subwoofers? Could it have anything to do with my blatant need for bass, lol ?!
The JBL main (stereo) computer speakers (Media 200) have lasted me for a decade! But I've blown 3 JBL Media woofer subs in 3 years. They've have different problems, from high-pitched squeals to 20 cycle "clicking" noises to intermittent thumping noises when not in use.
So I just got a brand new computer, thinking it might help.. and it was time. I spend more time here than in front of my 250's. This time I hooked up my 3000 watt velodyne sub (I'm a little bass hungry) and now I have to send IT in for repairs because its making a clicking noise (albeit, that subsides when touching the woofer indicating the active-servo unit is the culprit).
I'd be happy with another JBL media sub, but they are extremely rare these days, and nothing smaller will suffice.
The mains have a subwoofer-out via 1/8" phono, so I think I'm sending a legit signal to the subs.
Any advice, similar stories to be shared, comments, critics, all welcome. Thanks.
The JBL main (stereo) computer speakers (Media 200) have lasted me for a decade! But I've blown 3 JBL Media woofer subs in 3 years. They've have different problems, from high-pitched squeals to 20 cycle "clicking" noises to intermittent thumping noises when not in use.
So I just got a brand new computer, thinking it might help.. and it was time. I spend more time here than in front of my 250's. This time I hooked up my 3000 watt velodyne sub (I'm a little bass hungry) and now I have to send IT in for repairs because its making a clicking noise (albeit, that subsides when touching the woofer indicating the active-servo unit is the culprit).
I'd be happy with another JBL media sub, but they are extremely rare these days, and nothing smaller will suffice.
The mains have a subwoofer-out via 1/8" phono, so I think I'm sending a legit signal to the subs.
Any advice, similar stories to be shared, comments, critics, all welcome. Thanks.