What happens if you overpower a subwoofer?
If you overpower a subwoofer, it can damage the subwoofer’s voice coils. The voice coils are the part of the subwoofer that vibrates to produce sound. When the subwoofer is overpowered, the voice coils can overheat and warp, which can damage them. Damaged voice coils can cause a number of problems, including: Reduced bass output …