Subwoofer auto power - Blu-ray Forum

browndk26 · 02-26-2009, 02:25 AM

I have a Sony SA-W2500 sub. With the power save to auto, when it turns on or off there is a distinct clicking sound. Do all subs do this or just my inexpensive Sony?

Rob J in WNY · 02-26-2009, 02:31 AM

I'm not sure I've heard other Sony powered sub owners talking about the same problem. Most powered subs have a "soft on" power-up function, which protects the speaker from potentially damaging initial signals from the amplifier. If your sub is under warranty, consider taking advantage of that.

randy8118 · 02-26-2009, 03:55 AM

I have the Polk PSW505. It does not make any noise when it powers on or off. I have it set on auto/standby too. I'd follow up with the manufacture.

crackinhedz · 02-26-2009, 04:03 AM

Ive got a Sony SA-WM500 sub, I know exactly what you are talking about. Its very annoying and is why I simply turn off the "auto" feature.

browndk26 · 02-27-2009, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Ive got a Sony SA-WM500 sub, I know exactly what you are talking about. Its very annoying and is why I simply turn off the "auto" feature.

Thanks crackinhedz. Thats what I am going to do.

David Craig · 02-27-2009, 02:13 PM

I have a similar click sound on a top of the line Paradigm sub. It is a little distracting but I've got used to it.

jomari · 02-27-2009, 02:28 PM

the reason probably why its doing that is because the units power isnt isolated. it can also happen when the sub doesnt detect a signal coming in from the receiver. i wouldnt worry about it.

02-26-2009, 02:25 AM	#1
browndk26 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Louisville, KY Blu-ray collection:10	Subwoofer auto power I have a Sony SA-W2500 sub. With the power save to auto, when it turns on or off there is a distinct clicking sound. Do all subs do this or just my inexpensive Sony?

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02-26-2009, 02:31 AM	#2
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	I'm not sure I've heard other Sony powered sub owners talking about the same problem. Most powered subs have a "soft on" power-up function, which protects the speaker from potentially damaging initial signals from the amplifier. If your sub is under warranty, consider taking advantage of that.

02-26-2009, 03:55 AM	#3
randy8118 Member Member since:Nov 2007	I have the Polk PSW505. It does not make any noise when it powers on or off. I have it set on auto/standby too. I'd follow up with the manufacture.

02-26-2009, 04:03 AM	#4
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Ive got a Sony SA-WM500 sub, I know exactly what you are talking about. Its very annoying and is why I simply turn off the "auto" feature.

02-27-2009, 02:13 PM	#6
David Craig Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray reviews: 5	I have a similar click sound on a top of the line Paradigm sub. It is a little distracting but I've got used to it.

02-27-2009, 02:28 PM	#7
jomari Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:2	the reason probably why its doing that is because the units power isnt isolated. it can also happen when the sub doesnt detect a signal coming in from the receiver. i wouldnt worry about it.

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