Subwoofer

[larrydd999]

Had to replace a subwoofer in our '94 Limited last week. I noticed that prices go from about $10 to hundreds, but somehow I can't justify spending a lot on a sound system in a vehicle that's not all that quiet. I ended up purchasing a Pyle PLPW6D for $14.05 off everyone's favorite auction site. It has a dual 4 ohm voice coil and more than adequate power rating. The failed speaker has a DC resistance of 4.8 ohms, so I figured that I could either use one of the 4 ohm coils or - if necessary - series them for 8 ohms if the amplifier didn't want to handle it, but it's working fine with the one 4 ohm coil. The speaker fit nicely, although I had to slightly elongate the mounting holes to match the threaded housing. I also had to solder pigtails to the coil tabs because the push-on connectors on the wires from the amplifier didn't match. It's been in and working fine for a week now. Perhaps an true audiophile wouldn't be satisfied, but I am.

 

[natenkiki2004]

Being someone that's been into higher end audio, I think you did good. Car audio is expensive and doesn't work well with all the reflections and poor acoustics inside a vehicle, not to mention road noise. Most car audio is marketed towards those that just like to feel a thumpy bass and don't care about actual quality. Getting a decent subwoofer and soldering it in means it will likely outlast the speakers now. Thanks for posting part numbers so others can do the repair as well.

 

[toypaseo]

If you get bored with the 6" sub, you could carve out the OEM enclosure to accept an 8", but the OEM grill will need modification.

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[2stroke]

Thats funny this came up. Just today I was at the junkyard for an unrelated reason, and happened across a 2000 explorer eddie bauer with a factory 8" subwoofer. I pulled the box out and got it for $25. I broke the cover, which didn't match my interior anyway, but now I need to come up with a cover. Has anyone tried making their own? I don't know that I can match the gray color, so I was thinking either black plastic, or aluminum diamond plate.

 

[toypaseo]

@2stroke, I have a grey one that I used before I finally ran across a green one, if you want it. PM me if interested. I think I have other colors also. Possibly an unaltered 98+ tan also.

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[CDW6212R]

The Stealthbox units had 10" woofers in them, and only used a metal mesh the size of the OEM piece to cover it. I haven't installed mine yet and I'm not sure how it's intended to attach. But it is a simple black metal mesh.

 

[Aj Bouche]

@2stroke, I have a grey one that I used before I finally ran across a green one, if you want it. PM me if interested. I think I have other colors also. Possibly an unaltered 98+ tan also.

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If they pass I also need a grey cover for my 95 I am planning to swap in a EB box.

 

[toypaseo]

If they pass I also need a grey cover for my 95 I am planning to swap in a EB box.

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