OK to leave sub on all the time? - Blu-ray Forum

ridergroov1 · 12-26-2009, 06:21 PM

HI folks. Just got a new sub and I'm wondering if it is okay to leave on all the time. My last sub had an AUTO selection so I never worried about it but this one doesn't. Thanks.

ZedsDead · 12-26-2009, 06:25 PM

I don't think it's critical to turn your sub on and off, but I would not leave my sub on all of the time.

ryan4blu · 12-26-2009, 06:34 PM

mine is on always. i dont think it will hurt it considering mine has been on for like 5 years except when moving or adjusting it.

sptrout · 12-26-2009, 06:45 PM

Mine is always "on" also (really standby) unless, 1) I am going to be gone for several days, or 2) there bad storms in the area (the best surge protector is a pulled plug). I see no reason to turn it off otherwise, the power required to keep it in a standby mode is nearly nothing (although I have not measured it).

JBL4645 · 12-26-2009, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZedsDead

I don't think it's critical to turn your sub on and off, but I would not leave my sub on all of the time.

Same here no wonder it’s when you read thread saying (my sub died last night).

Then you read that the owner had it switched ON (24/7).

The most I have had mine on for is 2 days, while, I was sleeping. Now that doesn’t make sense. I’ve always been against leaving anything ON draining a few watts on standby.

I have friend that keeps his on standby yet its no more than simple lean down and switch it OFF! He’s sub always bottoms out on The Matrix LOL.

An active sub is just like any other amplifier! You turn it OFF afterwards!

curse · 12-26-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JBL4645

The most I have had mine on for is 2 days, while, I was sleeping. Now that doesn’t make sense. I’ve always been against leaving anything ON draining a few watts on standby.

you slept for two days? awesome!

crazyBLUE · 12-26-2009, 07:26 PM

Someone stole the power cords for my subs

Steve · 12-26-2009, 07:42 PM

Most subs go into standby mode on their own, so there is nothing wrong with leaving them 'on' all the time.

JimShaw · 12-26-2009, 08:48 PM

Today I e-mailed a note to SVS regarding on or off. I was amazed that they were at the office on a Saturday the day after Christmas but here is their reply...

It's easiest on the amp to leave it in "Auto" or "On". The on/off cycle is always harder on electronics than a stable operating temperature for which the amp was designed, so there's no real need to shut it off completely save for long periods of non-use.

Jack Gilvey
Customer Service Manager
SV Sound, LLC

OpFeRmEtZgER · 12-26-2009, 08:49 PM

Hmm i actually never turn my subwoofer off as well.

ZedsDead · 12-28-2009, 05:48 PM

Yeah my subs are on auto mode, I was considering stand by an equivalent to off.

Fors* · 12-28-2009, 05:51 PM

I keep my subs on Auto as well.....

ManUtd · 12-29-2009, 12:28 AM

My SVS has been on for more than 6 years except when I go on extended vacations which is rare.

Rob J in WNY · 12-29-2009, 12:35 AM

Auto mode for my sub. I have heard (or shall I say, not heard) the momentary time before it kicks on - after I begin playing material if my system has been left idling for a little while (although that is a rare thing - I generally power down all components when not in use, save for my sub's Auto mode, and my BD player's "quick start" mode).

12-26-2009, 06:21 PM	#1
ridergroov1 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:1	OK to leave sub on all the time? HI folks. Just got a new sub and I'm wondering if it is okay to leave on all the time. My last sub had an AUTO selection so I never worried about it but this one doesn't. Thanks.

12-26-2009, 08:48 PM	#9
JimShaw Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Menifee, CA 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:1069 Trading Score:141	Today I e-mailed a note to SVS regarding on or off. I was amazed that they were at the office on a Saturday the day after Christmas but here is their reply... It's easiest on the amp to leave it in "Auto" or "On". The on/off cycle is always harder on electronics than a stable operating temperature for which the amp was designed, so there's no real need to shut it off completely save for long periods of non-use. Jack Gilvey Customer Service Manager SV Sound, LLC Last edited by JimShaw; 12-26-2009 at 08:58 PM.

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12-26-2009, 06:25 PM	#2
ZedsDead Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:94	I don't think it's critical to turn your sub on and off, but I would not leave my sub on all of the time.

12-26-2009, 06:34 PM	#3
ryan4blu Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2008 Location:NH - Live free or Die Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:175 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:27	mine is on always. i dont think it will hurt it considering mine has been on for like 5 years except when moving or adjusting it.

12-26-2009, 06:45 PM	#4
sptrout Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Spring, TX	Mine is always "on" also (really standby) unless, 1) I am going to be gone for several days, or 2) there bad storms in the area (the best surge protector is a pulled plug). I see no reason to turn it off otherwise, the power required to keep it in a standby mode is nearly nothing (although I have not measured it).

12-26-2009, 07:26 PM	#7
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	Someone stole the power cords for my subs

12-26-2009, 07:42 PM	#8
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	Most subs go into standby mode on their own, so there is nothing wrong with leaving them 'on' all the time.

12-26-2009, 08:49 PM	#10
OpFeRmEtZgER Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Germany	Hmm i actually never turn my subwoofer off as well.

12-28-2009, 05:48 PM	#11
ZedsDead Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:94	Yeah my subs are on auto mode, I was considering stand by an equivalent to off.

12-28-2009, 05:51 PM	#12
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	I keep my subs on Auto as well.....

12-29-2009, 12:28 AM	#13
ManUtd Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:In my HT Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:829 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:5	My SVS has been on for more than 6 years except when I go on extended vacations which is rare.

12-29-2009, 12:35 AM	#14
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	Auto mode for my sub. I have heard (or shall I say, not heard) the momentary time before it kicks on - after I begin playing material if my system has been left idling for a little while (although that is a rare thing - I generally power down all components when not in use, save for my sub's Auto mode, and my BD player's "quick start" mode).

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