Three widespread causes of subwoofer failure

Wear, tear and wear are not the only causes of subwoofer failure. In fact, there are many reasons why subwoofers fail. Due to their complex design and cheaper subwoofers that use short-lived material, subwoofers can often die in their early years, especially if they are used a lot. Like any widely used electronic product, car subwoofers can sometimes fail, but they can also be repaired.

A common cause of subwoofer failure is a lack of power, which is due to not enough amperage reaching the electromagnet coil, which in turn causes the permanent magnet and the electromagnetic coil to interact differently. Obviously this drastically alters the way the subwoofer works and prevents the subwoofer from doing its job. Check that that amp is channeling enough power to your woofer and make sure it’s a compatible amp for your subwoofer.

Another widespread problem is overheating. Like any electronic product, if used intensively, it is bound to overheat. Although the first time the product overheats, it may not cause obvious problems, if it is repeated, it can cause long-term problems with the subwoofers. It can damage the components of the woofers and, in turn, cause the subwoofer to stop working. To prevent subwoofers from overheating, when shopping for subwoofers look for one with a ventilation system, which will keep your system cool. Also, always place your subwoofer in a ventilated area, avoid packing it together with other audio components, and don’t place it in an area without much airflow, such as the trunk.

A frequent cause of subwoofer failure is shorting, which causes that vital signal to never reach its destination, the subwoofer, causing the subwoofer to fail. The most lethal short circuit is the short circuit in the subwoofer terminal. It stops the electrical current and the signal going to the subwoofer, which means that there is no power and, in turn, no sound can be produced. Shorts in the subwoofer coil are also a common determinant of subwoofer failures. Coil shorts often mean that there is not enough energy to drive the cone, stopping the correct movement that is needed to produce the sound. Shorts can be annoying, but can be professionally repaired depending on the damage.