[Shotimes] Subwoofer woes

David P jpotter8@bellsouth.net
Mon, 21 Oct 2002 08:08:53 -0400


This is a common problem for any car that lets a speaker face sunlight
directly. The speaker is fairly well protected as it is, but sunlight and
paper cones (or most any cones but aluminum and carbonfiber) do not mix.
Park with the package tray in the shade and you should have no further
issues.


David P

95MTX



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----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin M. Bisch" <kevin624@bellatlantic.net>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2002 18:13
Subject: [Shotimes] Subwoofer woes


> Hey folks,
>
> When I bought my '93 ATX this summer, the subwoofer was blown in it. I
> found a good stock woofer in a junker near here, a lo-mileage 1994.
>
> Over the past week the replaced subwoofer has gone to pot... its now blown
> too.
>
> 1) Is this a common problem with the SHO?
>
> 2) If I want to go aftermarket, can I just hook a subwoofer up to the
> existing amp? Those of you who have replaced the subwoofer, how did you go
> about doing so?
>
> 3) How many watts does the stock JBL amp put out to the subwoofer?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> --Kevin
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