Question: Are Subwoofers Bad For You?

Can subwoofers damage your ears?

Bass-heavy or not, there should always be a limit to how loud you allow yourself to listen to music.

The loudness of a sound is measured in decibels.

If you listen at this volume for too long, you’re going to notice temporary hearing loss.

If this becomes a habit of yours, you can expect long term damage..

Are subwoofers bad for your car?

The only ‘wear and tear’ damage that a powerful subwoofer would possibly cause: Pulling too much juice from the electrical/charging system, and thus draining the battery even when the engine is trying to keep it charged.

Why do audiophiles hate subwoofers?

Audiophiles and subwoofers seldom get along. … Most audiophiles don’t use subs, so they’re missing out on great bass. Obviously, if you’re using stand-mounted speakers without a sub, you’re not getting deep bass. But even if you’re using a big pair of tower speakers, you’re probably not getting good bass.

What size subwoofer is best?


Are 15 inch subs louder than 12?

Thus, the less technical answer to the question is that , all other factors being controlled, the 15″ will be louder than the 12″. You can feed it more power and get more volume, and for low frequency signals, that is indeed important, as they may be otherwise imperceptible.

What’s the hardest hitting subwoofer?


What sounds better 10s or 12s?

But, generally speaking, given adequate power, the two 10″ subs will sound a little cleaner and punch harder because their combined cone surface area yields more sound pressure. The single 12″ sub, however, may sound a little deeper.

Can a subwoofer damage your house?

If your sub have enough power to resonate the walls or the structures, yes it could. Very unlikely, but you don’t know what people can accomplish this days. Your system isn’t close to powerful enough to cause damage to your house.

Are subwoofers worth it?


Can loud bass kill you?


Is Bass bad for your heart?

For most of us, this is nothing to worry about. Unless you have a serious heart condition, the pounding bass shouldn’t affect your heart muscle. But if you feel chest vibrations when you aren’t around loud sounds, this could be a sign of an abnormal heart rhythm — see your doc to get it checked out.

Where should you place a wireless subwoofer?
