blown psw404?

dferg80
dferg80 Posts: 1
edited May 2005 in Troubleshooting
I'm not the most technical when it comes to subs, so I might be using the word "blown" loosely. Several weeks ago I watched Sky Captain and the world of tomorrow. Mid way through the movie the subwoofer started popping very loudly. My first thought was that I must have blown the sub, but I read threw some of the past forum posts and wasn't 100% sure that this was the case. I had the subwoofer turned up pretty High, but nothing that I would have expected to blow this size sub. I decided to keep using the sub and adjust the volume settings on both the receiver and the sub (receiver is Panasonic SA-HE200). At first the popping would only occur when the base was very deep, like a big explosion in a move. But now, even the slightest signal sent to the sub causes the popping. I'm pretty sure the thing is in need of repair, but I'm open to trying any suggestions.

I have had the sub almost two years now, so I think it is still under warranty (if this is covered).
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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited May 2005
    Have you tried replacing the sub cable. My monster cable just went out the other day. For no reason it just started to make a hiss come out of all my speakers, I changed it out and it's all good again.
    btw, the cable I had was only 1 month old.
    Skynut
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    Center CS1000p (Bi-Wired) (under the television)
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited May 2005
    Hello,
    In all likelihood the 10" woofer has been damaged and would have to be replaced. To do this you would remove the grille cover and you'll see a decorative gasket hiding the screws that hold the woofer onto the cabinet. Peel the gasket off of the circumference of the woofer and remove the Phillips head screws that hold the woofer in place. Once the screws are removed you should be able to pull the woofer away from the cabinet and unplug the two screws attached at the back of the woofer. Box the woofer up and send it to Polk Audio, 2550 Britannia Blvd., Suite A, San Diego, CA. 92154. Please include a short note giving us your name, address and a copy of your sales receipt. The service department will quickly send a replacement woofer and gasket.
    Regards, Ken
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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited May 2005
    That is some sweet cust. service.
    Skynut
    SOPA® Founder
    The system Almost there
    DVD Onkyo DV-SP802
    Sunfire Theater Grand II
    Sherbourn 7/2100
    Panamax 5510 power conditioner (for electronics)
    2 PSAudio UPC-200 power conditioners (for amps)
    Front L/R RT3000p (Bi-Wired)
    Center CS1000p (Bi-Wired) (under the television)
    Center RT2000p's (Bi-Wired) (on each side of the television)
    Sur FX1000
    SVS ultra plus 2

    www.ShadetreesMachineShop.com
    Thanks for looking
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  • Spawndn72
    Spawndn72 Posts: 453
    edited May 2005
    BAM! Now that's some service with a smile. :)
    Setup:
    Adcom GFA-545 amp
    Nad 1600 pre
    Dual 704 TT
    Pioneer 707 R2R
    Pioneer DV-578A Multi-format
    Polk SDA-2 Mains
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