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Subwoofers.....Leave On/Off?

I run dual Sunfire Sub Juniors in one of my A/V system and really like what they bring to the game.
They are connected to independent power strips, which I use to turn them on/off since they lack the
auto on/off feature most subs now have. Both subs emit a sizable thump when I power them up/down,
making me wonder if I'm doing more harm than good by not leaving them on full-time.

My monthly power bill reflects the amount of equipment I have plugged in throughout my home, so I'm
trying to lighten the load, so to speak.
discnik

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jdodmead
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A couple of years ago, I was concerned about my electricity bill, over $100 for just two of us. I bought a meter to check how much usage  for all things plugged in. The biggest culprit was a 7 channel amp that I rarely turned off. That was aver $10/month, subs were only a little over $1.
I now turn off the amp when not in use and leave the subs on.
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