Can Frequency Sweeps Damage Speakers?


Ayre makes a CD with frequency sweeps from 5hz upwards, which I would like to use to more accurately integrate my subwoofer into my system. I obviously don't plan on running the sweeps at 100db, but is there a general threshold where speaker damage starts becoming more likely? I thought any speaker with a crossover network would protect the woofers from even receiving the "too low" frequencies, but I read some horror stories and I just want to make sure frequency sweeps are ok to use before I go ruining my equipment.

- Dusty
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Showing 1 response by branislav

I've used that cd few times, and nothing happened to my speakers. Of course I dont crank the volume up too much, it is not necessary, just like the book recommends, even moderate volume will clean out your system.