Woofer not working

ryan200606
ryan200606 Posts: 4
edited March 2004 in Troubleshooting
Hi, my PSW250 is not working. it used to work but one day it just stopped. i thought it was the fuse but i got a new one and it still doesnt work. the green power light does not come on. what could be wrong?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,648
    edited September 2003
    Take all fingers, evenly around the dust cap, and gently press down, not to far and see if you hear any rubbing. Report back.

    It also could be the amp. Call Ken at CS.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • ryan200606
    ryan200606 Posts: 4
    edited September 2003
    hey i heard a noise so what does that mean?, if its the amp what can i do about that?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,648
    edited September 2003
    If you heard a noise when you pressed down on it, like a rubbing. That means you blew the voice coil. However, if the green light dosn't come on, that means no power is going to the subwoofer. Which means you might need a new woofer and an amp. Power surge maybe?

    Call Ken at CS.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • ryan200606
    ryan200606 Posts: 4
    edited September 2003
    so basically my subwoofer is done with?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,648
    edited September 2003
    Well, if it dosn't turn on. Your sub makes noise when you press it in. It makes no sound. I would say so. Call Ken and ask him about replacement parts for it. Did you buy it from an authorized dealer (crutchfield, circuit city, etc)?
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • ryan200606
    ryan200606 Posts: 4
    edited September 2003
    yes i did by it from circiut city but it was along time ago and i have no idea were my reciept is
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,648
    edited September 2003
    Hmm, Call Ken or E-Mail him. I'm sure if you search threads he has replied to you can get his E-Mail or phone number. I don't know it, it is also in the contact section on the main page. He is the only one that can help you now! Good luck!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited September 2003
    ryan,

    Welcome... sorry to hear of your sub's apparent demise.

    You did not say whether the original fuse was blown or not... was it? I'll guess not, since you got nothing when you put the new one in. If the old one had blown, you should have at least gotten the light to flash on as the replecement blew.

    As Sid is urging you, chat with Ken, but does sound like your sub is dead. If you dropped the Voice Coil, it's probably shorted out, keeping the sub's amp in a protection mode and from turning on (I'm guessing here assuming the fuse is OK).

    Also call CC, they should be able to pull up your records and see if you are stilll in waranty...

    Please post anything more you learn so we can learn, too.
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • Seaward
    Seaward Posts: 56
    edited March 2004
    Today I heard that same rubbing noise on one of my RTI38's :( blown coil. Do these coils fail on their own or would it be something that I have done?

    Spoke to the dealer I bought them from and sounds like the are going to fix it under warranty which is great. If for some reason they can't fix them they said they would give me the newer model on the market which I assume are the RTI6 anyway, I blew a coil too and it sucks.

    Would Polk replace the coil for free minus the shipping? Just curious
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,648
    edited March 2004
    Yes, if under warranty. Call Ken
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,411
    edited March 2004
    Sounds like your dealer is going to take care of you, you should be fine, the replacement woofer is available to them.
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,411
    edited March 2004
    Why call Ken? He has a dealer to fix it.
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited March 2004
    You don't like to talk to Ken? :p
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,411
    edited March 2004
    I just think if you have a speaker under warranty, and a dealer, why call Polk CS direct? We all know Ken has done wonderful things, but to ALWAYS suggest everyone "call Ken" is not the proper thing to do. I mean what if every single person who bought Polk speakers called Ken, poor guy would never be able to go home. Just my thoughts.
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited March 2004
    So... you do like to tlak to Ken? :cool:
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • Seaward
    Seaward Posts: 56
    edited March 2004
    Im taking them in today. The dealer said that I could be without them for upto 60 days while they get fixed. It will be a long 60 days without them :(
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited March 2004
    Maybe he's got some loaners...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • polkguy
    polkguy Posts: 4
    edited March 2004
    Originally posted by hoosier21
    I just think if you have a speaker under warranty, and a dealer, why call Polk CS direct? We all know Ken has done wonderful things, but to ALWAYS suggest everyone "call Ken" is not the proper thing to do. I mean what if every single person who bought Polk speakers called Ken, poor guy would never be able to go home. Just my thoughts.

    then Email Ken.....:D

    I've been Emailing him about a problem I'm having......

    very fast responses.....great support so far.....
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