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Speakers and air-conditioning

Can air-conditioning have a negative effect on speakers? I suspect that it can, but I want to get some others' input.

Believe it or not, a superficial googling of the subject ("speaker air conditioning") didn't bring up anything relevant.

My sense is that it can be too effective against humidity (for our purposes), and dry out speakers to the point that SQ is negatively affected. I would guess that any circuitry or current-bearing wiring might also be chilled to the point that they need some warm-up time to get back to normal after periods of air-conditioned slumber. Do I think I may be hearing some of this in my often-air-conditioned speakers? I do. But I'd like some confirmation or input from people with more experience/insight/expertise.

Of course, generally speaking, it's our friend; I know my amplifier likes it. But I'm not sure it's my speakers' friend. And when it's hot out, my speakers are often in an air-conditioned environment.
bthogan
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onhwy61
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You need to try a different power cord on your A/C. The difference is not subtle!
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roxy54
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Why do some members post the same question three times in one day? Very annoying.
eugene81
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Maybe connection problems/inadvertent multiple clicks. Not *that* annoying.
donjr
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I think Hifiharv is onto something (the serious part of his comment). The effects of the rain must be changing (charging) the air molecules in the room somehow. That means less inertia for the speaker output to contend with. With air conditioning, the air molecules aren't as charged. Highly charged air molecules equal warm weather. I wonder if the humidity level goes up in Harv's house after it rains even though the air is on and the windows are closed?

I had a ear opening experiencing last night when I was put through an a/b test of Stein Musics H2 Harmonizer system. For anyone who doesn't know what this is, Google search it and read the reviews from Enjoy The Music, Stereotimes, etc. This system was designed using quantum physics and it basically charges the air in the listening room. This elongates the air molecules. The charging of the air molecules means that when the speaker output enters the listening room space it does not have to overcome the inertia of uncharged/un-elongated air in the room. It's impossible for most of us to comprehend this but who cares. I never asked how much this system cost. The distributor told me the actual harmonizers and stands aren't that expensive but it's these magic diamond things that cost all the moeny. I know, it sounds freaky but the difference using this system is night and day. It's not subtle, as the reviews will tell you.

I think the rain is changing the air molecules (density).
bthogan OP
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1. No idea why this thread has three different iterations. Pretty sure I only pressed "Go" once.
2. That Harmonizer sounds interesting. Hope it's not expensive. Magic diamonds scare me.
3. I would guess that, during rain, an air conditioner is either pulling in more moisture, or working harder to dehumidify, so it's not really a surprise that internal air is wetter. I have no idea what I'm talking about.

I should add that it may just be my speakers (Polk LSi9, still breaking in).
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