sound advice: infinity reference subs = short life span
11-05-2004, 10:48 PM
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sound advice: infinity reference subs = short life span
Well took a look at my subs yesterday(2 12" infinity ref.) as I was doing some cleaning and they are not in very good shape after 2 years. The left one has developed a bubble on part of the cone. No idea why it decided to do that. The right sub is begining to crack all the way aroung the cone about an inch below the surround. Since I got them at accomodation pricing I'm not to sad but everything else I have is in perfect shape. Guess you get what you pay for.
11-05-2004, 10:49 PM
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btw... since I need new subs and havn't been into car audio in awhile since I had my system done. how about some recommendations on some sweet replacements. 12's only.
11-05-2004, 10:55 PM
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Polk MOMO, Infinity Perfect 12, Alpine Type R. There are a lot of nice 12s out there. It all depends on what sound you are looking for and how much you are looking to spend
11-05-2004, 11:35 PM
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Infinity Kappa Perfect, Alpine Type X or Type R, lots of others. The Infinity Reference line is their value line, meaning most any 12" sub will be a good upgrade.
11-05-2004, 11:56 PM
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yeah i may go with the perfects that way i won't have to modify the box. the only thing i ever like about the ref. once was paying $15 each.
11-06-2004, 09:01 AM
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I would go with the Perfects...i like the way the sound and you wont have to modify your box...but on the life span of your subs, 2 years really isnt all that bad....not great but...
11-06-2004, 02:40 PM
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Originally posted by lancerracer
I would go with the Perfects...i like the way the sound and you wont have to modify your box...but on the life span of your subs, 2 years really isnt all that bad....not great but...
I would go with the Perfects...i like the way the sound and you wont have to modify your box...but on the life span of your subs, 2 years really isnt all that bad....not great but...
2 years of "life" out of a subwoofer is all-out terrible. something is wrong there.
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11-06-2004, 04:40 PM
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Originally posted by HamiltonAudio
WHUT?! **** man, I've had a pair of JL10W1's that I bought 8 years ago, have been in about 6 different boxes, 3 different cars and are STILL going strong.
2 years of "life" out of a subwoofer is all-out terrible. something is wrong there.
bmoney
WHUT?! **** man, I've had a pair of JL10W1's that I bought 8 years ago, have been in about 6 different boxes, 3 different cars and are STILL going strong.
2 years of "life" out of a subwoofer is all-out terrible. something is wrong there.
bmoney
11-14-2004, 02:24 PM
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yeah I have a 5 year old orion xtr 10"... been in many cars no problem... which is amazing because its a paper material...
11-15-2004, 12:24 AM
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Got 6 years on my JL 10W6s. Surround starting to dry out now. Soon to be replaced by a PG Titanium.
11-15-2004, 05:31 AM
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Originally posted by Justins86bird
Got 6 years on my JL 10W6s. Surround starting to dry out now. Soon to be replaced by a PG Titanium.
Got 6 years on my JL 10W6s. Surround starting to dry out now. Soon to be replaced by a PG Titanium.
11-15-2004, 03:18 PM
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I think by the time the rubber starts to "dry" up on the surrounds, you'll prolly need new speakers anyhow...
11-17-2004, 02:36 AM
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