Can My Subwoofers Damage My Home

I'd worry more about my ears if I was you :-)

Good Listening

Peter

You should be very concerned. I'm not sure how they do it but Paradigm and a consortium of other high powered subwoofer manufacturers have managed to keep out of the media headlights well documented cases of subwoofer vibration completely destroying otherwise structurally sound buildings. Google "the 2009 Edina, MN apartment building collapse mystery" and read between the lines. It's scary stuff, but it gets even worse. Several victims of subwoofer abuse had hired a lawyer who was going to orchestrate a class action lawsuit on their behalf. Within days, he's walking down the sidewalk and a piano falls on his head. Freak accident -- I think not! Be afraid my friend, be very afraid.

It is a proven fact that subwoofers reduce the structural integrity of homes. The vibration causes the nails to slowly work their way out of the framework of the home until it finally collapses and all that is left is a pile of rubble. This is especially dangerous with second floor home theater systems as it is known to create the "Trickle Down Effect". I recommend having your home inspected regularly for this unusual phenomenon.

A sound home structure should not be affected by acoustic vibrations. If Suburban SUV passas by with huge subwoofer screaming, it doesn't mean that structure integrity of surrounding homes should be jeopardised. Make sure you've got it all insured and covered. Do frequent home inspections as previously advised.

Question for Rrog: I haven't previously seen any articles definitively proving that. I'd be curious to see that and what the specifics are that they are mentioning and which frequencies they may deem to be particularly problematic or if it's related to SPL. Would you be able to share the research?

Thanks,
Theo