Does covering the speaker holes shorten its life?

stonyboys · Dec 8, 2012, 12:11 PM

Hey guys just wondering if covering up the speaker holes at the bottom of the phone while trying to play sounds/music from it affects it life or makes it more likely to blow? Because of air pressure or something like that? Might be a stupid question but im just making sure.

Givmeabrek · Dec 8, 2012, 12:15 PM

I doubt it's sealed very well and would make any difference. But why would you cover up the holes??

teknikal90 · Dec 8, 2012, 12:23 PM

you're over thinking it

Mrbobb · Dec 8, 2012, 12:29 PM

u kids come up with the darnest things.

redsoxfan320 · Dec 8, 2012, 12:31 PM

Of course not. That just doesn't make much sense.

duneriderltr450 · Dec 8, 2012, 01:00 PM

Yes it will blow up and kill Siri.

Duckit · Dec 8, 2012, 01:58 PM

Your phone should be just fine.

Shrink · Dec 8, 2012, 02:14 PM

Yes, covering the speaker holes is like covering a steam vent...the pressure will build up tremendously and your phone will swell up and eventually explode and kill everyone within a 500 foot radius.

Please, in the name of safety...don't do it!

stonyboys · Dec 8, 2012, 03:32 PM

Normal speakers that you see have holes in the housing for a reason right? Not just for looks I assume?

Shrink · Dec 8, 2012, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stonyboys

Normal speakers that you see have holes in the housing for a reason right? Not just for looks I assume?

Yes, it has holes to let the sound out.

If you keep it in...see Post# 8...

My friends below think the question is a terrific one...

duneriderltr450 · Dec 8, 2012, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stonyboys

Normal speakers that you see have holes in the housing for a reason right? Not just for looks I assume?

No not just for looks.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bass_reflex

ucfgrad93 · Dec 8, 2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by redsoxfan320

Of course not. That just doesn't make much sense.

Agreed, it won't hurt the phone.

Troneas · Dec 8, 2012, 04:21 PM

There is a switch at the side that mutes your phone.

No need to cover up holes, perform voodoo rituals or call upon the power of The Force to accomplish that.

Mrbobb · Dec 8, 2012, 05:09 PM

OK, I ask the stupid question. Why the dicken do u want to cover it?

stonyboys · Dec 8, 2012, 08:06 PM

Oops I didn't mean cover it up on purpose, The situation I'm talking about is that when im playing a game it's a lot more comfortable for me to hold the phone in a way where my hands cover up the speaker. But I try to avoid covering it and use a less comfortable position because I think I'm doing damage to it in some way. So just wondering if I should be subjecting myself to less comfort or if it really doesn't matter.

darster · Dec 8, 2012, 08:15 PM

Yes. If your phone can't breathe, it will die.

verwon · Dec 8, 2012, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shrink

Yes, it has holes to let the sound out.

If you keep it in...see Post# 8...

My friends below think the question is a terrific one...

OMG! Totally cracking up! Love it!

Mrbobb · Dec 8, 2012, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stonyboys

Oops I didn't mean cover it up on purpose, The situation I'm talking about is that when im playing a game it's a lot more comfortable for me to hold the phone in a way where my hands cover up the speaker. But I try to avoid covering it and use a less comfortable position because I think I'm doing damage to it in some way. So just wondering if I should be subjecting myself to less comfort or if it really doesn't matter.

Oh heavens, much ado fer nuthing.

I thought you want to seal it.

The hole of course is for the sound to get out, if you are able to hear sound, then you are not sealing it, but merely blocking the hole a little. Is OK, it's not gonna hurt it.

Next serious problem please!

stonyboys · Dec 9, 2012, 12:53 PM

Thanks, it just felt weird to hear the muffled sound and it felt like i was doing damage.

SnowLeopard OSX · Dec 9, 2012, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stonyboys

Hey guys just wondering if covering up the speaker holes at the bottom of the phone while trying to play sounds/music from it affects it life or makes it more likely to blow? Because of air pressure or something like that? Might be a stupid question but im just making sure.

Nope.

unlimitedx · Dec 9, 2012, 01:51 PM

Covering the speaker will cause the soundwaves to bounce back into the speakers. The soundwaves will oscillate thru the internals, creating a "wobbling" effect on the ICs that will shorten their life.

Just kidding

VulchR · Dec 9, 2012, 02:24 PM

@OP: Air is compressible so you're fine- be thankful your not using the iPhone underwater, though, because water doesn't compress....

tymaster50 · Dec 9, 2012, 02:27 PM

if only this was a myiphone7 thread

musio · Dec 9, 2012, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duneriderltr450

Yes it will blow up and kill Siri.

Brilliant !

ercsliberty · Dec 9, 2012, 09:44 PM

im sure it will not effect it

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stonyboys macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2012	Does covering the speaker holes shorten its life? Hey guys just wondering if covering up the speaker holes at the bottom of the phone while trying to play sounds/music from it affects it life or makes it more likely to blow? Because of air pressure or something like that? Might be a stupid question but im just making sure.
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Shrink macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England, USA	Yes, covering the speaker holes is like covering a steam vent...the pressure will build up tremendously and your phone will swell up and eventually explode and kill everyone within a 500 foot radius. Please, in the name of safety...don't do it! __________________ Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. -- Albert Einstein
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VulchR macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Scotland	@OP: Air is compressible so you're fine- be thankful your not using the iPhone underwater, though, because water doesn't compress.... __________________ My first was a Mac+. Now I own an iPhone with 3.5x the pixels, a colour display, WiFi, 512x the RAM, >1500x the data storage, and 100x the speed. And it fits in the palm of my hand.
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Givmeabrek macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY	I doubt it's sealed very well and would make any difference. But why would you cover up the holes??
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Dec 8, 2012, 12:29 PM	#4
Mrbobb macrumors 68020 Join Date: Aug 2012	u kids come up with the darnest things.
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Dec 8, 2012, 12:31 PM	#5
redsoxfan320 macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2011	Of course not. That just doesn't make much sense.
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Dec 8, 2012, 01:00 PM	#6
duneriderltr450 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon	Yes it will blow up and kill Siri.
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Dec 8, 2012, 03:32 PM	#9
stonyboys Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2012	Normal speakers that you see have holes in the housing for a reason right? Not just for looks I assume?
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Dec 8, 2012, 04:21 PM	#13
Troneas macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2011	There is a switch at the side that mutes your phone. No need to cover up holes, perform voodoo rituals or call upon the power of The Force to accomplish that.
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Dec 8, 2012, 05:09 PM	#14
Mrbobb macrumors 68020 Join Date: Aug 2012	OK, I ask the stupid question. Why the dicken do u want to cover it?
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Dec 8, 2012, 08:06 PM	#15
stonyboys Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2012	Oops I didn't mean cover it up on purpose, The situation I'm talking about is that when im playing a game it's a lot more comfortable for me to hold the phone in a way where my hands cover up the speaker. But I try to avoid covering it and use a less comfortable position because I think I'm doing damage to it in some way. So just wondering if I should be subjecting myself to less comfort or if it really doesn't matter.
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Dec 8, 2012, 08:15 PM	#16
darster macrumors 65816 Join Date: Aug 2011	Yes. If your phone can't breathe, it will die.
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Dec 9, 2012, 12:53 PM	#19
stonyboys Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2012	Thanks, it just felt weird to hear the muffled sound and it felt like i was doing damage.
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Dec 9, 2012, 01:51 PM	#21
unlimitedx macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2010	Covering the speaker will cause the soundwaves to bounce back into the speakers. The soundwaves will oscillate thru the internals, creating a "wobbling" effect on the ICs that will shorten their life. Just kidding
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Dec 9, 2012, 02:27 PM	#23
tymaster50 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New Jersey	if only this was a myiphone7 thread
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Dec 9, 2012, 09:44 PM	#25
ercsliberty macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2011	im sure it will not effect it
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