[Shotimes] subwoofer

[Steve Tatro]

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
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Tatro" <stevetatro@gmail.com>
> To: "Shea Tisdale" <shea@sheatisdale.com>
> Cc: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 6:19 PM
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] subwoofer
> 
> > 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
> > Red/Black '93 with 181k miles
> > Monroe, Ohio
> >
> >
> > On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 14:42:32 -0500, Shea Tisdale <shea@sheatisdale.com>
> > wrote:
> >> 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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