Screwed up by buying Kipsch sub. Options?

HTguru1982
HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
edited March 2011 in Speakers
Okay, major goof on my part. I had a Klipsch RW8 sub that worked well but decided to sell it to buy a SUB10 that I came across on Craigslist. I only read professional reviews for the sub before I picked it up. I got it home, hooked it up and thought it sounded great. More boomy than the RW8 but definitely more impact for movies. For me, the tradeoff is worth it because I use the system primarily for movies anyway.

So I decide to do some more reading on the sub to get tips on placement and whatnot for better performance and that's when I began to find out about the problem with the amplifier. Oh, s***. For those of you unfamiliar with this sub, the BASH amp apparently is defective and will ultimately die. At first, replacing the fuse works but after a day or so, the new fuse will go out as well. At some point, all I will have is very heavy paper weight.

The seller claimed that the sub was "brand new in the box" and when I met him(in a parking lot no less) the tape on the box was broken. They were willing to pull everything out of the box to show that it was all there. I told them that was okay and I had no reason to doubt them. Mistake. I got it home and there were no warranty papers in the box and cord was very lazily wrapped and the plastic covering it had been ripped. It's obvious that this thing was not brand new.

As I said, it sounds fine for now. But because of the deception on the seller's part, I have no idea if this thing is going to last. The fuse could have been replaced already and while it works for now, it could die at anytime. I highly doubt that I'll get my money back. And to be honest, it was my fault for not reading up on this sooner. If I had, I never would have bought it.

My question is, what should I do when this thing bites the dust? Have the amp repaired/replaced? I'm not sure about this option because I have no guarantee that it won't go bad "again". I'm looking at buying a different plate amp altogether but what would you recommend? I don't have a lot of shop skills so my ability to make the amp fit in the enclosure will be limited at best.



Thanks for any suggestions!
Display: Sony 42" LCD
Sources: Harman Kardon DVD-27,
Panasonic DMP-BDT110 blu ray player
AVR: Sony STR-DA2400ES
Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
Fronts: NHT 2.5
Center: NHT VS-1.2A
Surrounds: NHT Super One
Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD
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  • Cmiller
    Cmiller Posts: 108
    edited March 2011
    I have had both of my Klipsch Synergy Sub-10 for 5 yrs now,and never had a fuse blow or anything go wrong with it, great sub,really digs deep..I wouldnt worry about your Situation so much, if it working fine,dont stress on it..
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    Klipsch Synergy Sub-10 X2
    Klipsch Synergy S-10 Premium back surround
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  • cubdog
    cubdog Posts: 835
    edited March 2011
    Just enjoy it. It could very well last for twenty years.

    cubdog
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited March 2011
    cubdog wrote: »
    Just enjoy it. It could very well last for twenty years.

    cubdog
    Agreed. They're not all going to die out like that. Mine's been fine for going on 3 years now.
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited March 2011
    Thanks, guys. I'm trying to stay optimistic about it. Like I said, it sounds great. I'm still trying to find the best position and settings for it. The RW8 was a nice little sub but it doesn't have the sheer output that this one has. I really hope it lasts.
    Display: Sony 42" LCD
    Sources: Harman Kardon DVD-27,
    Panasonic DMP-BDT110 blu ray player
    AVR: Sony STR-DA2400ES
    Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
    Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
    Fronts: NHT 2.5
    Center: NHT VS-1.2A
    Surrounds: NHT Super One
    Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD
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  • leftwinger57
    leftwinger57 Posts: 2,917
    edited March 2011
    I have a Klipsch 8in pwrd sub that came w/ the H/T 500 set. For me and the size of my apt it's beyond being ok it does it's job very well. I have mine set at a little past 1o'clock and it rocks...lw
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    H/T- Toshiba au40" flat- Yamaha RX- V665 avr- YSD-11 Dock- I-Pod- Klipsch #400HD Speaker set-

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