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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
erik_squires
16,004 posts
 
Lots of subs have "auto-on" but almost all are class D. They don't draw very much power when idling.

If you are concerned, I suggest a home watt meter. You plug them in between your sub and the socket and they show you how much power is being used. This may help you decide.

http://amzn.to/2jxqB62

Best,


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discnik OP
159 posts
 
Thanks guys........I appreciate the helpful hints.
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oleschool
722 posts
 
I two have sunfire hrs12 s ,they are into my furman ,I manually turn them off then flip my power off. They are class d subs and i have found they are at there best when warmed up .I have two  15 "velodynes on my ht room , also do the same there .
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tls49
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The Sunfire True Sub Super Junior does have an auto on/off feature. It is either on or in stand by mode. This is the same for the vast majority of powered subwoofers. Typical power consumption in stand by mode cost approximately $1 per year. I agree to try and save on power usage, but for that little amount, as the old saying goes, it’s like "peeing in the ocean".


getfrog
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I have gone as far as to unplug subs that I didn't use daily. Maybe a power strip switch will work too? :)
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