Speaker paranoia

[J Larsen]

Can a short, fairly loud blast of very nasty static damage speakers?

If such damage were done, would the results be obvious or could it be subtle?

Since said event occurred, I haven't had the chance to crank my speakers and really check them out.

Thanks.

[Jim Alfredson]

Depends on the static. If it contains a DC pulse, then yes. But that would probably fry the voice coil and you'd know for sure.

[J Larsen]

Thanks. There is nothing glaringly wrong with the sound, so I'm assuming nothing happened.

The audio version of the placebo effect can be a very nasty thing.

BTW, the static sound was actually part of an awful experimental cd someone lent me. It is intentionally inserted in the middle of a song with no warning.

Edited March 19, 2008 by J Larsen

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  J Larsen said:

BTW, the static sound was actually part of an awful experimental cd someone lent me. It is intentionally inserted in the middle of a song with no warning.

I had that happen a couple of times with headphones.

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[Rooster_Ties]

  J Larsen said:

BTW, the static sound was actually part of an awful experimental cd someone lent me. It is intentionally inserted in the middle of a song with no warning.

We trust you're plotting some suitable revenge on said person.

Be sure to report back here with the results.

[J Larsen]

Yes. I am going to swap the CD for a Boney James disc before I return it to him. No warning.

[six string]

  J Larsen said:

Yes. I am going to swap the CD for a Boney James disc before I return it to him. No warning.

You are pure evil. Remind me never to cross your path.