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Subwoofers: Do you turn them off when you are done for the day?

It just occurred to me last night as I was putting various amps into standby mode before going to bed that I only turn off my subwoofers when I am going to be away from home for a few days or more. (I disconnect all my components from the wall in those cases.)  

All my amps are solid state and their respective manufacturers have all advised to switch them to standby if you are not listening to them, even if you plan to listen again in a few hours.  Why do I not do that with the subwoofers (all RELs: one Class D, 2 Class A/B)?  Seems like one should. (And I did last night.)

What do you all do?

kirkwallace
wswright20
85 posts
 

REL’s provide the option for auto-standby or always on, but they specifically recommend always on for maximizing amp life.

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kirkwallace OP
295 posts
 

@wswright20 no such option on my T/9x. Sounds like from @noromance that the 220v versions do have that switch. 

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maprik
240 posts
 

I don't turn off any of my SS equipment unless there's a lightening storm or if I'm away from home for a few days. 

rjduncan
62 posts
 

My subs have never been turned off unless I was changing cords or positioning 

 

wswright20
85 posts
 

Hi @kirkwallace, as you note may not be an option for Euro specific models.  Interestingly the manual for the T/9x on the REL website shows a switch with the always on/standby option and shows for either 120/60 or 220/50?  

Either way, it looks like they recommend the sub be left on for both performance and reliability.

 

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