[Shotimes] subwoofer Foam Surrond Replacement

Steve Tatro Steve Tatro <stevetatro@gmail.com>
Fri, 28 Jan 2005 17:36:57 -0500


Did you get the 4-ohm or 8-ohm?  I figured something like this would
be great in 6-ohm, but no such luck.

I tried other 6-ohm subs and wasn't happy.  Spent anywhere from $20-80
on each one.

Thanks,

Steve Tatro
Red/Black '93 with 181k miles
Monroe, Ohio

On Fri, 28 Jan 2005 09:12:29 -0600, Kevin & Cheryl Airth
<clubairth@peoplepc.com> wrote:
> 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.