how do you know when you've blown a speaker?

I have a tendency to "crank it", and was wondering how to tell if i have a blown speaker. Is there any quick way to tell?

streetdaddy10-20-2003 1:19pm

glen Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 714 posts 10-20-2003 at 03:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You can usually spot a blown driver/tweeter when something sounds funny with the bass. One way to check them is to FIRST - TURN YOUR SYSTEM DOWN!, then go around to each driver/tweeter, put your ear up close and listen for any imperfections (usually a snap crackle or pop or no sound at all).I sometimes use a couple pieces of cardboard to deflect the sound away from the driver I am checking, or cup it with my hands. I usually use something a little bassy as source material. This seams to work pretty good as I have pin pointed two blown tweeters over the years with this method.
jmslaw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 95 posts 10-20-2003 at 04:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete When you wake up with a terrible headache,and glance over to your left to see a Thiel 3.6 laying next to you, smoking a Camel. That's a sure sign!
jax2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,031 posts 10-20-2003 at 07:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You're a sick puppy Jmslaw - I love it! Now go and gargle to get that nasty taste out of your mouth! Marco
lazarus28 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 339 posts 10-20-2003 at 08:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Oh, the jokes that could be made about "blowing a woofer." i'll leave that to marco . . . .