subwoofer help
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Sgt Shultz
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i have 3 sunwoofers, one is messed up, how could i disconnect just the one subwoofer that is messed up from my amplifier
and would it be bad to disconnect just one sub
Bill S
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Car stereo?
cademan
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I see you are only 17 so you might not be using exact or correct terminology for us to be helpful.
When you say "subwoofer" do you mean the single bass speaker inside a speaker cabinet along with the midrange and tweeter speakers, or do you mean a separate subwoofer which comes in its own cabinet all by itself with its own built in power amplifier?
When you say "subwoofer" do you mean the single bass speaker inside a speaker cabinet along with the midrange and tweeter speakers, or do you mean a separate subwoofer which comes in its own cabinet all by itself with its own built in power amplifier?
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im saying, i have 3 subwoofers as in car bass, 3 massive 8" subwoofers in a subwoofer box, one is blown, is there a way to disconnect just the one blown subwoofer without causing any harm
Bill S
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Probably get better answers here:
https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?forums/car-audio.149/
Give some info - type of amp, current hookup, etc.
https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?forums/car-audio.149/
Give some info - type of amp, current hookup, etc.
i have a ground zero 1700 watt amp, in a 3 series down to i think 2.333 ohms because 3 subs are odd but i dont know how i could disconnect just one of them with the series
cademan
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Okay, we say 3 individual bass speakers in a single inclosure probably being driven by a single mono sub woofer amplifier.
Yes, you can disconnect the one bad speaker but make sure the other two can handle the load of the missing speaker.
Make sure the other two speakers can handle the wattage loss of the one bad speaker and make sure the other two speakers are properly wired for 2, 4, or 8 ohms so that the amp can drive them safely. Do you know what the ohms ratings are of the speakers? You might have to rewire the existing two speakers so the amp doesn't blow up.
I had a friend who had a powerful sub woofer setup in his car using three 10 inch speakers in one cabinet so I know what you are talking about.
Yes, you can disconnect the one bad speaker but make sure the other two can handle the load of the missing speaker.
Make sure the other two speakers can handle the wattage loss of the one bad speaker and make sure the other two speakers are properly wired for 2, 4, or 8 ohms so that the amp can drive them safely. Do you know what the ohms ratings are of the speakers? You might have to rewire the existing two speakers so the amp doesn't blow up.
I had a friend who had a powerful sub woofer setup in his car using three 10 inch speakers in one cabinet so I know what you are talking about.
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dual 4 ohm i think they actually might be wired to 3.33 ohms because u cant get 4 ohms with 3 subs, would i have to rewire them
Sgt Shultz
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One issue I see is the performance of the sub will suffer having one driver acting as a passive radiator, better to replace the driver.
I've run custom systems in vehicles since the 70's, last with Rockford power, each sub had its own channel of power connected in stereo, improved imaging.
I've run custom systems in vehicles since the 70's, last with Rockford power, each sub had its own channel of power connected in stereo, improved imaging.
idf.bts
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If its one of those subwoofers, the performance might suffer for the innocent standing 40-odd feet away.
cademan
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Oldskoolfan
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I don't believe I've ever heard "massive" and 8 inch subwoofer used in the same sentence before.....jus sayin...
its the brand of the subwoofer, stop posting irrelevant messages on threads trollI don't believe I've ever heard "massive" and 8 inch subwoofer used in the same sentence before.....jus sayin...
Oldskoolfan
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Actually, it was quite relevant as it referred directly to the topic. I've never heard of a brand named "Massive" so suck it up buttercup. Get a sense of humor and/or a thicker skin. FYI - Name calling is a pretty weak response.
Especially for a new guy. Lighten up, pup. If you ask for help, listen & learn. You're only 17, your learning curve has just begun. We'll help- until wisecracks piss us off. FYI- trolls don't tend to dwell here. Can the attitude!
