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Originally Posted by HubbleMart";p="
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Originally Posted by michiganjfrog";p="
I've frozen digital cameras, mp3/mp4 players, dvd players, watches, telephones, speakers... you name it, never had a problem.
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Just a word of caution to newbies: It's ok to freeze mp4 players as they work on a small voltage (3.7v).
But if someone decides to put their DVD player or amplifier in the freezer - make sure the place where you thaw it is low in humidity - cold metal will easily attract moisture to condense on it - and if plugged in without it being completely dry, you will most likely blow something.
Being a speaker designer, I would also caution against putting quality speaker drivers in the freezer, especially speakers with polypropeline cones and/or rubber surrounds. |
I agree that if you freeze amps, dvd players, to ensure it is dry before plugging in (remove the covers, as I do, but freeze them as well). That said, I have frozen amps, dvd players and the like, leaving them to thaw slowly over a period of a half day or a day, wrapped up in thick blankets to slow thawing. I check if they're dry and don't plug them in if they are still cold, of course. Never had a problem. I have also frozen quality speaker drivers with poly cones and rubber surrounds, and their xovers and all wiring, after removing them from their cabinets. Again, never caused a problem, the speakers sounded much better after I finished the project.
As a speaker designer, you must have a lot of speakers on hand. Try it on throwaway speakers if you are curious to see what effect it might have, and whether it will damage the drivers.