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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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...

 

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

 

He's right. Two years sucks. My ****ty MTX Thunder4000 (wal-mart speakers) have lasted about 6 years and still are as good as the day we bought them.

 

yeah I have a 5 year old orion xtr 10"... been in many cars no problem... which is amazing because its a paper material...

 

Got 6 years on my JL 10W6s. Surround starting to dry out now. Soon to be replaced by a PG Titanium.

 

Can you use spray silicone on rubber butyl surrounds?

 

I think by the time the rubber starts to "dry" up on the surrounds, you'll prolly need new speakers anyhow...

 

Dunno. But PG says to use Mequiers Wipes on their speakers.