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how do you test a subwoofer with a multi meter

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Old 01-12-2004, 09:03 PM
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no one in the audio forum is answering this.

let me know how to check my subs to make sure there not blown... cause i dont know if one is.. i think it might be going.... Opps
Old 01-12-2004, 09:10 PM
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Default 9 volt battery....

Works the trick... It'll pop the speaker if it's still good. Used it this past weekend to diagnose a friend's car.
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is it supose to make some noise when i do this??
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regarding that GIAC.
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Actuallly, use a 1.5 volt, 9 V can be too much
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yes, you will hear a 'thump' or 'scratch' when you bridge the terminals.
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