Damage to HD from subs?

**xbi0s** · 02-02-2006, 08:32 AM

I'm sure we all know that vibration is the enemy of harddrives, over time causing them to go corrupt... My question is, is there people that have had a moderate sub setup (like a solo 12") that has been running it for a good deal of time w/o any problems? I would like to beef up my stereo a bit for the carpc but am afraid of damaging the HD...

**RedGTiVR6** · 02-02-2006, 09:20 AM

from what I remember from previous threads....it's not been a problem...

I was running 143.~ dBs and didn't have a problem with my HD, thats not anything crazy in the world of SPL, but it's quite a bit louder than most street beaters out there in all reality.

**TheLlama** · 02-02-2006, 11:31 AM

My original carpc we stored in the trunk. It was strapped down right next to my speaker enclosure containing a 12" MTX. I ran the system for around 2 years (this was back in 1999) I never had any problems with the disk.

**OoNikFraleyoO** · 02-02-2006, 11:43 AM

I have a 12 w7 pounding just inches away from my harddrive for over 6 months with 0 problems.

**MatrixPC** · 02-02-2006, 12:21 PM

The probability that the HD get damage by potholes, crappy roads/suspension(car) is 10 more than vibration from the subs.

BTW, this type of question/concern come up very often.

**mgithens** · 02-02-2006, 12:26 PM

I kept corrupting my HD by having the sub box too close... I believe that the electromagnetic field is probably the harshest part of the car environment... I didn't figure it out for a long time and it was really beginning to frustrate me... now the only time I have to reformat and reinstall is because I upgraded the HD... I know that people have mixed results, I would be curious to know HD brand/model, sub type/power and listening habits...

**TheLlama** · 02-02-2006, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by MatrixPC

The probability that the HD get damage by potholes, crappy roads/suspension(car) is 10 more than vibration from the subs.

True, however my original carPC used a Quantum Fireball. I was in a car accident and rolled my car and hit two utility poles. My harddrive was fine.. Luck of the draw I suppose

Originally Posted by mgithens

I kept corrupting my HD by having the sub box too close... I believe that the electromagnetic field is probably the harshest part of the car environment...

Yes, this is why my case was shielded

**gnomad** · 02-02-2006, 01:05 PM

I used to do VJ work in clubs and lost 3.5" drives with remarkable frequency. Never lost a single laptop drive, though. FWIW...

-g.

**blackcar** · 02-03-2006, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by TheLlama

True, however my original carPC used a Quantum Fireball. I was in a car accident and rolled my car and hit two utility poles. My harddrive was fine.. Luck of the draw I suppose

Yes, this is why my case was shielded

holy *****, you rolled the car

hope u walked away ok,

what did you use to shield the carputer???