Car Audio Car audio related questions and helpful hints for building the best sound system for your car or getting the most out of what you have.

Blown voice coil

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 12, 2002 | 07:22 PM
  #1  
Crazed-79-Z28's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: Saint Marys, OH
Blown voice coil

I have a RF HX2 that has a blown voice coil, its a dual voice coil sub, but only one of them is blown "i think heh" how hard is it to repair these things, is it even worth trying, its not under warranty anymore cause i dont think i bought it from what they refer to as a authorized RF dealer, got to love ebay.
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2002 | 07:27 PM
  #2  
KicKeR's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
From: Oklahoma
Personally, I would not try it. Just find a good site and buy a brand new one. And by the way, good choice of subs..... those things BUMP!
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2002 | 07:31 PM
  #3  
Crazed-79-Z28's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: Saint Marys, OH
yeah i thought about running 2 10" HX2's and 1 15"HX2, not sure how they will sound together, i have always heard to not mix sub sizes, but also heard if its done right it turns out very well, my problem is i listen to alot of big bass rap, but i tend to have my heavy metal streaks of disturbed, chevelle(which rocks), etc and has alot of mid bass the 15 did not pick up, i was wondering with that combo if i could get more out of the heavy metal with the 10's
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2002 | 07:38 PM
  #4  
KicKeR's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
From: Oklahoma
Most likely yes, 10's will not hit lows like a 12 or 15, but will plays mids much better. For your type of music I would reccommend 10"s.
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2002 | 07:42 PM
  #5  
Crazed-79-Z28's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: Saint Marys, OH
so then i should go with the 2-10's and 1 15" of the RF, cause i think the 12" kenwoods would not give me enough with 2 of them, and i think the 12's would drown out the 10's
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2002 | 07:56 PM
  #6  
KicKeR's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
From: Oklahoma
Yeah, that would be a good idea. Would sound pretty good IMO. Will more than likely have to use multiple amps. Probablly two.
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2002 | 07:58 PM
  #7  
SlowMaro's Avatar
Banned
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,081
Likes: 0
From: columbia sc
if you run 3 speakers you better plan on using 2 amps, or else you will end up with a weird impedance level and the amp wont push wattage for crap. go for 2 12's. and i suggest just buying the box that goes in the Well in the back of the car. get one from your local car audio shop for 100 bucks. itll take you a week and 4 sheeds of wood trying to make it yourself, ...way too many angles to deal with and you will end up with a flimsy box full of air leaks.
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2002 | 10:35 PM
  #8  
mike1986fyrbird's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,036
Likes: 0
From: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada
Car: 1987 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 357ci Stealth Ram - Under Pressure
Transmission: Built 700r4/Pro Yank 3400 Extreme
Axle/Gears: 9-Bolt 3.27
Originally posted by SlowMaro
if you run 3 speakers you better plan on using 2 amps, or else you will end up with a weird impedance level and the amp wont push wattage for crap. go for 2 12's. and i suggest just buying the box that goes in the Well in the back of the car. get one from your local car audio shop for 100 bucks. itll take you a week and 4 sheeds of wood trying to make it yourself, ...way too many angles to deal with and you will end up with a flimsy box full of air leaks.

Theres one angle that isnt 90Deg. And i used 36Degrees for it. Not hard.
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2002 | 10:42 PM
  #9  
SlowMaro's Avatar
Banned
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,081
Likes: 0
From: columbia sc
yeah but im saying by the time you buy the 30 dollar sheet of wood, 10 bucks in carpet, 10 bucks in liquid nails, the liquid nail gun for 5 , id pay 30 bucks to have someone do it for me lol
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2002 | 03:27 PM
  #10  
Crazed-79-Z28's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: Saint Marys, OH
i woudlnt be putting this system in a 3rd gen, i would probly end up putting in a second gen that will hopefully when im done look like this, or it could end up in my 89 5th avenue its a tank.
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2002 | 06:27 PM
  #11  
KicKeR's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
From: Oklahoma
That is a TIGHT car, very nice!
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2002 | 06:44 PM
  #12  
Crazed-79-Z28's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: Saint Marys, OH
thanks, its photoshopped, but i wanted something to work towards.
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2002 | 06:48 PM
  #13  
KicKeR's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
From: Oklahoma
Thats kewl, I hope you attain it quickly with much precision.
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2002 | 11:09 PM
  #14  
mike1986fyrbird's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,036
Likes: 0
From: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada
Car: 1987 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 357ci Stealth Ram - Under Pressure
Transmission: Built 700r4/Pro Yank 3400 Extreme
Axle/Gears: 9-Bolt 3.27
Omg you people form usa pay $30 bux for a 4'x8' sheet of MDF!
heh.
We pay $15american up here in canada.
Maybe thats cause we produce a lot of lumber.
Reply
Old Nov 15, 2002 | 09:44 AM
  #15  
Ragnarok_Tyr's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 261
Likes: 0
From: the driver's seat.
Originally posted by Crazed-79-Z28
i woudlnt be putting this system in a 3rd gen, i would probly end up putting in a second gen that will hopefully when im done look like this, or it could end up in my 89 5th avenue its a tank.
Ah, now I'm missing my old '73. And I paid $8 for a 4'x8' sheet of MDF @ Home Depot
Reply
Old Nov 15, 2002 | 02:25 PM
  #16  
KicKeR's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
From: Oklahoma
Yeah, I only pay $10 here in the Oklahoma panhandle. Mostly cheap but can get kinda expensive. Ecspecially when your building your whole system yourself.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Fanatic1074
Tech / General Engine
45
Oct 3, 2022 05:57 AM
RedLeader289
Tech / General Engine
10
May 28, 2019 01:47 PM
Bohemian
Aftermarket Product Review
11
Nov 25, 2015 09:38 PM
school boy
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
7
Oct 22, 2015 11:47 AM
92rsvortec350
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
19
Oct 9, 2015 09:39 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:00 PM.