Subwoofers.....Leave On/Off?

I have Golden Ear Triton One speakers that have a powered sub. In my case, there is an auto sensing mechanism that after determining no audio signal is present for about 20 minutes, the amp shuts down, albeit power is still supplied. At this point I power them down via a power conditioner switch.

I too wonder if switching them off while the auto sensor hasn't powered them down does any harm, because  - as you state - there is a sizable thumping sound. That said, I do not believe the "thump" causes any real damage. I say this because there have been times when I've powered my T1s down "prematurely" (and intentionally) and there is no audible (or visual upon inspection) degradation the next time I use them. Also, many years ago I had a pair of JBLS412P. They too had a powered woofer and the same thump would occur if powered down prematurely. Doing so never damaged them.  

I would recommend leaving your Sunfire's powered on in most circumstances. However, if your not using them for an extended period of time - like more than 48 hours - I would power them off completely. Just my .02.

Lots of subs have "auto-on" but almost all are class D. They don't draw very much power when idling.

If you are concerned, I suggest a home watt meter. You plug them in between your sub and the socket and they show you how much power is being used. This may help you decide.

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Thanks guys........I appreciate the helpful hints.

I two have sunfire hrs12 s ,they are into my furman ,I manually turn them off then flip my power off. They are class d subs and i have found they are at there best when warmed up .I have two  15 "velodynes on my ht room , also do the same there .
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The Sunfire True Sub Super Junior does have an auto on/off feature. It is either on or in stand by mode. This is the same for the vast majority of powered subwoofers. Typical power consumption in stand by mode cost approximately $1 per year. I agree to try and save on power usage, but for that little amount, as the old saying goes, it’s like "peeing in the ocean".

I have gone as far as to unplug subs that I didn't use daily. Maybe a power strip switch will work too? :)

I have two fathom subs that are always left on as is the rest of my system (except TV) which has 12 channels of 200watts class A/B each. Never had a problem yet. Power consumption is small change really

Thanks for all responses.....my HVAC thermostat was the culprit in high power bills. My dual Sunfire subs are suing me for libel.

How can a thermostat be the cause of high power usage?
Bob