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Jamax May 27, 2003 04:40 PM

Busted JL's
 
Hey, I was wondering if anyone had any advice for me?
I have, well had two 12" JL w4's, both shot...he he he
They feel like they are full of saw dust when i push in on them, and when i first fried them, i pushed in on them and smoke poured out of the scew holes in the box, it was pretty cool, besides the fact that my subs were on fire.
Is it possible to have them rebuilt? I thought about it, but it probably wouldn't be worth the effort. If i can do it cheap enough, i might end up with two extra 12"'s on my hands. I might just throw them back in my trunk with the others.

Playero May 27, 2003 04:47 PM

Re: Busted JL's
 

Originally posted by Jamax
Hey, I was wondering if anyone had any advice for me?
I have, well had two 12" JL w4's, both shot...he he he
They feel like they are full of saw dust when i push in on them, and when i first fried them, i pushed in on them and smoke poured out of the scew holes in the box, it was pretty cool, besides the fact that my subs were on fire.
Is it possible to have them rebuilt? I thought about it, but it probably wouldn't be worth the effort. If i can do it cheap enough, i might end up with two extra 12"'s on my hands. I might just throw them back in my trunk with the others.


2 words
diamond audio

i think you should just get new ones or just change brands IMO ;)

Jamax May 27, 2003 04:54 PM

Re: Re: Busted JL's
 

Originally posted by playero



2 words
diamond audio

i think you should just get new ones or just change brands IMO ;)

What is so special about diamond audio?

Playero May 27, 2003 05:05 PM

Re: Re: Re: Busted JL's
 

Originally posted by Jamax


What is so special about diamond audio?

whats so special about a benz? lol

Once you hear it youll know... they sound is very nice but is up to the listeners desicion.. i have the whole setup but i am still waiting for some stuff i heard the DA s before and they sound very good, some people say that they are better than JL's but i woulnt know...:laugh:

jmax May 27, 2003 08:18 PM

Having them rebuilt is probably not overly expensive when compared to the price of new speakers. But the same amp that blew them once can blow them twice. You may want to look into something that can move more air and handle more power.

kingrukus May 27, 2003 09:30 PM

Re: Busted JL's
 
I used to have a pair of JL 12W4's...with the original pair the tinsel leads broke, so JL replaced them free of charge with a brand new pair under warrenty. To have them rebuilt by JL (for a quality job) would cost a lot (more so than many subs out there that can easily out perform a W4 now). Anyhow, you should try an elemental designs k-series subwoofer, or adire audio shiva (both can be had for about 120-130 usd).

Originally posted by Jamax
Hey, I was wondering if anyone had any advice for me?
I have, well had two 12" JL w4's, both shot...he he he
They feel like they are full of saw dust when i push in on them, and when i first fried them, i pushed in on them and smoke poured out of the scew holes in the box, it was pretty cool, besides the fact that my subs were on fire.
Is it possible to have them rebuilt? I thought about it, but it probably wouldn't be worth the effort. If i can do it cheap enough, i might end up with two extra 12"'s on my hands. I might just throw them back in my trunk with the others.



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