Magnetic Shielding - My sub is unsheilded. How far away should it be placed?

jwl
jwl Posts: 53
edited November 2012 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
I have a Polk PSW10 sub. It is not magnetically shielded. I understand this can be a problem for computers and screens. I need to know how far away I should keep these items apart.

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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited October 2012
    If your screen is doing funny things . . . it's too close.
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  • nwohlford
    nwohlford Posts: 700
    edited October 2012
    This was mostly an issue with old CRTs. It is not an issue with LCD screens. Like said above the effect is pretty obvious and permanent damage takes a while, so if don't see anything weird, you are fine.
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  • jwl
    jwl Posts: 53
    edited October 2012
    Does it have any affect on the computer? The could be within 8 inches of the computer.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited October 2012
    No, there are worse things inside your computer.
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  • Blownrx7
    Blownrx7 Posts: 137
    edited October 2012
    jwl wrote: »
    Does it have any affect on the computer? The could be within 8 inches of the computer.
    Giant magnets and hard drives do not mix. Unless you like disappearing/corrupted data:cry:
    Make every effort to be sure the speaker magnet is a good distance away from any hard drive.
    8 inches from hard drive to magnet is probably NOT enough space. I would play it safe and keep it at least 18 inches away. No sense in tempting fate with someone inadvertantly knocking it closer...
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited October 2012
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    edited October 2012
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited November 2012
    go to support at the top of this page, go to product manuals, and read what polk would suggest for your sub, if you follow all literature on proper use, you should have little to no problems
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