Speaker Cabs in Below Freezing Temps

[spanny]

Hate to say it, but winter is around the corner. Is there any harm in leaving speaker cabs in below freezing temps during the winter? I live in the Chicagoland area and would like to leave my speaker cab in our bands trailer this winter and just use a spare in our rehearsal space if possible. Same question but also applied to pedals, tube amps, PA equipment, etc. (Guitars are most definitely not staying outside)

 

[Exo-metal]

Who would do such a thing...

 

[CEG85]

I wouldn't do it.

 

[Smash]

Definitely not ideal, but you should be fine. I personally would never do it because condensation can form, which is not great for electronics. But it seems like you are going to go this route, so nbd.

 

[mikey]

Not ideal, but most likey not a problem. Let it acclimate a bit when you bring it out of the cold. My cabs & PA lived in a truck for 10+ years here in WI. Hot summers, cold winters. They survived flying through the fiberglass roof of said truck in a rollover. ...but that's a story for another time.

 

[japetus]

Humidity changes is the killer of amps and speakers. I would rather just take the few minutes and carry them inside then have to worry. Also, what if someone decides to break into your trailer? Can't trust these fools!

 

[John4021]

Lot of bands around the 70's used to just keep amps/cabs in there car after a gig.
Ever see a Super Lead Plexi with stained chassis and rusted Trannys?
A nice warm amp into the overnite cold = Condensation


(Ask Maiman Dan about Rusty Trannys)

 

[Exo-metal]

Good one