Sub Problem

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Jack M
Jack M Posts: 5
edited July 2008 in Car Subwoofer Talk
Well today I got a box with 2 Boston 10.5 LF subs in them for free from my mechanic, however the outer rim and the woofer itself has fallen out a little big,

Hopefully you guys know what im talking about. How do I fix this or how much would it cost to fix.

THanks in advance.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited July 2008
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    Are you saying that the sub itself is a little to small for the opening of the box?
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  • Jack M
    Jack M Posts: 5
    edited July 2008
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    Here's a picture, the air is leaking out
    subbboe5.jpg
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited July 2008
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    You need new sub woofers that can not be repaired. Sorry for the bad news. That woofer it built into the sub when the are being molded. You might be able to contact the manufacture of the subs and see if they are under warranty.
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    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • Jack M
    Jack M Posts: 5
    edited July 2008
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    My friend says its the "suspension" that came apart, the woofer itself still works, but there is air leaking thru.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited July 2008
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    Jack M wrote: »
    My friend says its the "suspension" that came apart, the woofer itself still works, but there is air leaking thru.

    I understand what you are saying but unless its able to be rebuilt its done. Unless you can like with lacking bass. The "suspension" or cushion is what broke and they can not be fixed. The "foam" has deteriorated or been worked to hard.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • Jack M
    Jack M Posts: 5
    edited July 2008
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    Damn so theres no hope even to glue them myself?

    On another note, the mechanic said today he would give me 12 inch brand new subs I just need to get a box first. How much would a decent box cost on the flea market or something?
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited July 2008
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    Ya the subs are done buddy sorry about that. Even if you glued it the vibrations from any bass will just rip it apart. A sub box for a couple reasons I wouldn't buy from a flea market unless you absolutely have to. You don't know the quality you are getting for one. I would buy one like this one. http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?g=178650&i=044QLH12D2&tp=554
    At crutchfield you know you are getting quality.
    Hope this works for ya and its in your price range.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • Jack M
    Jack M Posts: 5
    edited July 2008
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    Meh no worries, i got em free anyways lol now i just gonna throw them out -.-

    but for that box u showed me thats well within my price range, where can i get one like that in the city, Do i need to go to a car speciality shop or what. I'm new to all this sorry if im asking dumbass questions.

    What amp would you recommend?
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited July 2008
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    First off we need to know the model of the new subs you are getting so I know what power rang I should be looking for. Ya can get a box like that at best buy of circuit city or you can just order it right from crutchfield I have used them for quite a few years. You could go to a local shop but don't let them take advantage of you if you want to install it yourself you do it yourself just have them build you a box.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • Kinetic
    Kinetic Posts: 437
    edited July 2008
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    I have heard that those Qlogic enclosures are not well sealed, so maybe you should try to put some glue on the corners befor you put your sub on it

    and amps... well i think JBL kicker and Kenwood make some good products for the price, but im not sure, maybe someone more experienced can advise you better
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