[Shotimes] subwoofer Foam Surrond Replacement

[Kevin & Cheryl Airth]

Yes, but only with better quality speakers. I use "Speaker Place".
1-800-NEW-Foam or 1-800-639-3626. I replaced my home 12" woofer surrounds
and think they came out perfect! The cost is pretty low and if your model is
not in their database they will tell you where to measure your old speaker
so they can make a perfectly fitting surround. Very detailed instructions
and you can call them for help also. Good company. My SHO subwoofer had the
cone torn and was so cheaply made I decided to upgrade. I used the JL Audio
6.5 dia Model 6W0.
http://www.jlaudio.com/subwoofers/6w0.html

 Now I run this with a MTX amp and an aftermarket Sony head unit so of
course it sounds better. But my wife has a stock JBL system and the same JL
Audio unit replacement and it sounds just fine? I think the biggest problem
is the factory head unit has a limited set of controls for the subwoofer.
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> 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?