Really quick (hopefully not stupid) question

revans · 26th January 2009, 01:05 AM

Hey there, I just bought two loudspeakers (4" Tang Bands if anyone really wants to know). I would like to test them out, but don't have an enclosure to put them in, and was wondering if there was any problem with using them while they're just sitting on a bench?

Sorry if this seems like an unbelievably stupid question but I'm new to this stuff and and am also somewhat paranoid about stuff I've spent $$ on. Oh and I realize they may not sound so great, I'm more concerned about whether they could be damaged. Thanks

5th element · 26th January 2009, 01:11 AM

No, not if you're cautious with the volume setting, and by this I only mean throwing loads of bass into them. This would likely bottom out the drivers quickly and could result in some mechanical failure, but as long as you're sensible with what you do, there shouldn't be any issues.

If you're talking about making some measurements, then you should really mount the drivers in the enclosures they are going to be used in. Or if you're just wanting to check they all measure the same/that nothing is broken, you could mount them on an open baffle and take measurements from that.

Moondog55 · 26th January 2009, 01:13 AM

Don't put too much power thru them, of course, but for testing ( or auditioning in my case ) I like to use a cardboard baffle to hear what they sound like.

I've never actually destroyed a speaker sitting on a bench
Edit 5th beat me too it

revans · 26th January 2009, 01:17 AM

Sweet as, thanks for the replies guys. I'm not measuring them or anything so I guess I'll just go carefully on the volume.

26th January 2009, 01:05 AM	#1
revans diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2008	Really quick (hopefully not stupid) question Hey there, I just bought two loudspeakers (4" Tang Bands if anyone really wants to know). I would like to test them out, but don't have an enclosure to put them in, and was wondering if there was any problem with using them while they're just sitting on a bench? Sorry if this seems like an unbelievably stupid question but I'm new to this stuff and and am also somewhat paranoid about stuff I've spent $$ on. Oh and I realize they may not sound so great, I'm more concerned about whether they could be damaged. Thanks

26th January 2009, 01:11 AM	#2
5th element diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: England	No, not if you're cautious with the volume setting, and by this I only mean throwing loads of bass into them. This would likely bottom out the drivers quickly and could result in some mechanical failure, but as long as you're sensible with what you do, there shouldn't be any issues. If you're talking about making some measurements, then you should really mount the drivers in the enclosures they are going to be used in. Or if you're just wanting to check they all measure the same/that nothing is broken, you could mount them on an open baffle and take measurements from that. __________________ What the hell are you screamin' for? Every five minutes there's a bomb or somethin'! I'm leavin! bzzzz! Droggon Attack!

26th January 2009, 01:13 AM	#3
Moondog55 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Norlane; Geelong: Victoria: Australia	Don't put too much power thru them, of course, but for testing ( or auditioning in my case ) I like to use a cardboard baffle to hear what they sound like. I've never actually destroyed a speaker sitting on a bench Edit 5th beat me too it __________________ QUOTE" The more I know, the more I know, I know (insert maniacal laugh >here<) NOTHING"

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26th January 2009, 01:17 AM	#4
revans diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2008	Sweet as, thanks for the replies guys. I'm not measuring them or anything so I guess I'll just go carefully on the volume.

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