[Shotimes] subwoofer Foam Surrond Replacement

[Carl Prochilo]

You mean as in NONE?  LOL.  I know you probably didn't mean it to come out
that way.  My son's Pioneer HU (DEH-8000) is an awesome HU.  Separate
pre-amp outputs for front, rear and sub (stereo).  The HU has an
integrated crossover section built into it.  The only problem with going
this route is you're really looking at a complete gut job when you go
highend as the speakerwires for the factory system are rediculous.  So you
need to replace all the speakers and put in new wiring.  Not trivial but
the resulting sound is incredible.
-- 
Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
92 Ultra Red Crimson

On Fri, January 28, 2005 10:12 am, Kevin & Cheryl Airth said:
> I think the biggest  problem
> is the factory head unit has a limited set of controls for the subwoofer.
> .
> .
>
>
>
>> Have you done this?  I considered this option but didn't think it
>> would work too well.  I don't know, I just figured guys that did it
>> all day every day would do a better job.  Hell, I have another busted
>> OEM sub maybe I'll give it a shot.
>>
>> Thanks for the linky.
>>
>> Steve Tatro
>> Red/Black '93 with 181k miles
>> Monroe, Ohio
>>
>> BTW, there is a plethora of V8 SHOwners who miss your input on the V8
> list.
>>
>>
>> On Thu, 27 Jan 2005 00:24:05 -0600, Paul Nimz <niks@dialnetwork.com>
> wrote:
>> > www.carpartsexpress.com sells speaker repair kits if you want to try
> this
>> > yourself.
>> >
>> > Paul Nimz
>> > '97 TR
>> > '93 EG mtx
>> >
>> >
>
>> > > The factory sub is 6.5", not 6" as someone else mentioned.
>> > >
>> > > When my original sub foam surround failed I tried 5 different
>> > > aftermarket replacement subs.  Included in my sampling was the JL
>> > > Audio 6W0 that people refer to as a "perfect fit".  Also, I tried
>> subs
>> > > ranging from $10 to $80, in 4-ohm, 6-ohm and 8-ohm.  I was pretty
>> sure
>> > > I wouldn't like any 4-ohm or 8-ohm, but once I found a 6-ohm 6.5"
>> sub
>> > > I thought I was golden.  Wrong.
>> > >
>> > > The short version of the story is that I wasn't happy with ANY
>> > > replacement sub.  If you remember and enjoy the bass output your
>> > > factory sub had when it was good you probably won't be happy either.
>> > > If all you want is something to produce a little bass and get rid of
>> > > the "torn" sub sound you probably currently have, go right ahead.
>> > > Just make sure wherever you buy one has a good return policy!
>> > >
>> > > I ended up getting my OEM sub repaired.  Found a company in Cali
>> that
>> > > does it.  Send them your sub, they inspect it and tell you what it
>> > > needs (typically just a new foam surround), fix it, and send it
>> back.
>> > > I think the cost was around $35 including shipping both ways.
>> > >
>> > > The advantages of the OEM sub are many.  Designed to work with the
>> > > factory amp, correct depth for the factory enclosure, 6-ohm
>> impedence,
>> > > etc.
>> > >
>> > > If you want me to look up the company that repaired mine let me
>> know.
>> > >
>> > > Take care,
>> > >
>> > > Steve Tatro
>
>> > >> Is the OEM subwoofer a special type of speaker or can it be
>> replaced
> with
>> > >> an
>> > >> aftermarket speaker and do just as well?
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