The answer is: not much. Subwoofers are designed to produce low-frequency sound waves, which means they vibrate a lot. This vibration can easily cause objects placed on top of the subwoofer to fall off and break. Additionally, the vibration from the subwoofer can damage the internal components of the objects placed on top of it.
If you absolutely must put something on top of your subwoofer, here are a few tips:
- Make sure the object is lightweight and evenly distributed. Avoid placing heavy objects on top of the subwoofer, as this could put too much pressure on the subwoofer’s driver.
- Place a piece of foam or other soft material between the object and the subwoofer. This will help to dampen the vibration and reduce the risk of the object falling off or damaging the subwoofer.
- Make sure that the object does not block the subwoofer’s vents. Subwoofers often have vents that allow air to circulate and keep the subwoofer cool. If you put things on top of the subwoofer, you could block these vents, which could cause the subwoofer to overheat and malfunction.
Here are some specific examples of things that you can put on top of a subwoofer:
- A small, lightweight plant. As long as the plant is not too heavy and does not block the subwoofer’s vents, it should be safe to place it on top of the subwoofer.
- A stack of CDs or DVDs. CDs and DVDs are lightweight and relatively durable, so they should be safe to place on top of a subwoofer.
- A lightweight book or magazine. Again, make sure that the book or magazine is not too heavy and does not block the subwoofer’s vents.
- A small piece of furniture. If you have a small piece of furniture, such as a side table or nightstand, that is lightweight and fits on top of your subwoofer, you can place it there. However, be sure to use a soft material, such as foam, between the furniture and the subwoofer to dampen the vibration.
Things that you should not put on top of a subwoofer:
- Heavy objects. Heavy objects can put too much pressure on the subwoofer’s driver and damage it.
- Fragile objects. Fragile objects are likely to fall off the subwoofer and break, especially if the subwoofer is turned up loud.
- Objects that block the subwoofer’s vents. Blocking the subwoofer’s vents can cause the subwoofer to overheat and malfunction.
- Anything that vibrates easily. Other objects that vibrate easily, such as other speakers or electronic devices, can be damaged by the vibration from the subwoofer.
