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Is it okay to talk around your speakers?

When a system is not on, should you avoid making any noise near the speakers? I am thinking about back EMF caused by the speaker cones moving and then sending voltage backwards into the crossover and the rest of the system - could this cause damage or even minor degradation to the sound quality after a while? Do you unhook the speakers when not in use just to be on the safe side?
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gmuffley
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A wink is as good as a nod to a blind horse.
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driver
750 posts
 
Simply talk off-axis & you won't have any problems. This applies to all types of designs.

I have heard it said not to talk closer than the 1st reflection point but that's never been proven.
6550c OP
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It might sound dumber, but do speakers remember the music they play? There is a school of thought on this. For example, never play Rap or metal on a system that is used for jazz- it will be damaged forever. It will still play, but not as well. It won't really ever sound good again.

On dealer also told me to never place speakers in a spot that is a "bass node" - IT will cause damage?
ngjockey
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This is becoming my favorite comedy site.
bokfudo
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I don't talk much to my speakers, other than the occasional "Thank you" after I give them a good Hug!!!
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