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A “blown-out speaker” is not a technical term. It’s merely a general term for a problematic speaker with bad sound quality. Unfortunately, a blowout can happen to even the best speakers, so we’re here to help you understand how to repair blown speakers and what signs to look for when it happens.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
For more knowledge on speaker repair, setup, and sound quality, you can check out our article that explains how to reduce white noise in speakers. And, if you’re concerned about the correct way to charge a Bluetooth speaker, we have a guide for that, too.
The unenlightened might say that hope is lost once a speaker is blown. In some cases, this is true, but there are also certain instances where repair might be a better option than replacing the whole thing. Although, if you want to replace it after all, then you’ll need to read our JBL Jr Pop review. However, should you need to replace it, you’ll want to check out the Bose home 500.
Insider Tip
You can fix cone tears with glue, tape, or a patch. But for best results, use both glue and a patch.
For example, one of the most common causes of a blown speaker is torn cone fabric (the papery speaker material that makes up the diaphragm). So, below, we’ll give you a repair guide on doing this and how to check for a broken voice coil. And for further reading, you can check out our resource that explains how to replace car speakers.
Warning
Don’t touch or push on the cone patch while it’s drying. This mistake can reopen the tear, and you’ll have to repeat the process.
F.A.Q.S
What can I do to avoid a speaker blowout?
Ensuring that the speaker and amplifier are compatible with the power output is critical to avoiding a speaker blowout.
What type of noise does a blown speaker make?
A blown speaker might make many different noises, but the common ones are a rattle, scratch, crack, or popping sound.
What causes MacBook speakers to blow?
The most likely cause of laptop speakers (including MacBooks) going wrong is playing loud music for long stretches.
STAT: For laptops, if a speaker isn’t producing sound when set at less than 10% volume, the speaker is completely blown. (source)
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