MuRKRoW Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 (edited) Well some more bad news for me today! My RE Audio XTX5000D blew back on the 22nd of September so I decided to take my box and sub out for now. Previously I had been having problems with the SPLAT(Speaker Precise Location Alignment Tool) which is the metal bracket that goes on the inside of the box that the Solo x 18 bolts into. It was stripped out from many years of use so I drilled out the holes for the bolts and used some J-B Weld to secure some grade 8 nuts onto the underside of the SPLAT. After I finished with the J-B Weld, I decided to clean up the basket/motor assembly(BAM). I took the rubber boot off of the magnet and to my surprise, the T-Yoke and closest magnet to that had shifted slightly. I had noticed that the voice coil would sometimes rub on the T-Yoke, but it was never too bad. What i'm wondering is if there is any way to shift the T-Yoke and closest magnet back into place without breaking the magnets? Help from an experienced member would be much appreciated! PS: Please don't suggest using the warranty, because this basket/motor assembly is from 2003! EDIT: Here are some pics Edited October 3, 2011 by MuRKRoW Quote Sound Solutions Audio ZCON 18 Crescendo Audio BC3500D JVC KD-R80BT headunit Alpine/Pioneer mids & highs 4 group 34 agm batteries Knukonceptz 3x0ga. terminals Kicker/XS Power 0ga. wiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-money Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 contact fix my speaker.com Quote 2002 ford focus hatch pioneer DEH-P8400bh infinity kappa 6.5 components front and rear XS Power D1200 Shuriken BT-100 audioque 120.4 2 15 inch audioque HDC3 D2 2 audioque 2200d big 3 mechman 220a alt with external regulator 479-418-3056 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuRKRoW Posted October 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Thanks for the reply. I've sent them an email and am waiting for a response. This is a little off-topic, but has anyone else noticed Kicker's products being lower quality? I heard Kicker was bought out earlier this year? I bought my '07 recone for my Solo x 18 about 5 months ago and have had nothing but problems with it! Quote Sound Solutions Audio ZCON 18 Crescendo Audio BC3500D JVC KD-R80BT headunit Alpine/Pioneer mids & highs 4 group 34 agm batteries Knukonceptz 3x0ga. terminals Kicker/XS Power 0ga. wiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy_chick3n Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 wouldnt suprise me. you see it with loads of companies. kicker started selling to best buy in the past couple years. and as with other companies when they sell out to larger businesses the quality drops to meet demand. happned with audiobahn. i have a 12" flame series sub from them that i bought nearly 10-11 years ago. i have tried multiple times to get one of the new flame q series subs to go along with it, but the new ones keep having problems, be it tinsel leads breaking, coils smoking, etc. etc. and yet the sub i bought before they sold out to walmart is still living strong. it seems to be the death of quality for alot of (what used to be) good brands. Quote This page is crispy_chick3n approved. © crispy_chick3n inc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEvil Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I dont think kicker was ever "great" quality.. maybe good for some things. Just different enough to appeal. that said, if you secure the frame to something and push on the magnet/rear plate with a tool that can be controlled you should be able to realign them. Quote MickyMcD - "Capable of making some serious trouser flapping volumes at where's-my-testicles frequencies, the Servo-Drives used to be fairly jaw dropping..." Any time you have have a power wire next to your frame put some rubber hosing (or cut up an innertube) around it. The wire is bound to wiggle (due to driving or flex) and the casing will eventually wear through. Hammerdown... 1% no links to outside websites, business related FB/YT pages allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuRKRoW Posted October 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 that said, if you secure the frame to something and push on the magnet/rear plate with a tool that can be controlled you should be able to realign them. I am able to secure it, but what kind of tool? I think that if I have something constantly pushing/pulling on it, it will eventually slide in the right direction but maybe go too far. I tried flipping the basket upside down and hitting the shifted spot with a rubber mallot, but I haven't seen anything move yet Quote Sound Solutions Audio ZCON 18 Crescendo Audio BC3500D JVC KD-R80BT headunit Alpine/Pioneer mids & highs 4 group 34 agm batteries Knukonceptz 3x0ga. terminals Kicker/XS Power 0ga. wiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watch the bass Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 So what, after only 8 years of boom you maby need a new sub. I felt it as a good bang for the buck, and if you can repair the sub, how long will it last and what will it cost. If you get a answer from speaker.fix and your wallet, is time to decide. If you broke and repair is possible, let it repair. If not, buy a new sub and sell the sub as it is or the parts. Quote "in the abundance of water, the fool is thirsty" Bob Marley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc_audio Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Pics of the gap? Although the slugs aren't perfectly aligned that doesn't look shifted to me. Quote It's all gone! The Celica Build Feedback If I buy something from you, DO NOT USE FEDEX! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuRKRoW Posted October 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 So what, after only 8 years of boom you maby need a new sub. I felt it as a good bang for the buck, and if you can repair the sub, how long will it last and what will it cost. If you get a answer from speaker.fix and your wallet, is time to decide. If you broke and repair is possible, let it repair. If not, buy a new sub and sell the sub as it is or the parts. Well i've only had it for 3 years now. I traded 2 15" L7's with the boxes for the Solo x 18. The Solo x had the old '04 cone that I later replaced. I honestly am on a super tight budget right now. If my Solo x 18 goes, I won't have enough to get a decent replacement and my bass days will be done for a while Quote Sound Solutions Audio ZCON 18 Crescendo Audio BC3500D JVC KD-R80BT headunit Alpine/Pioneer mids & highs 4 group 34 agm batteries Knukonceptz 3x0ga. terminals Kicker/XS Power 0ga. wiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuRKRoW Posted October 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 (edited) Pics of the gap? Although the slugs aren't perfectly aligned that doesn't look shifted to me. I'll get as close up as possible. The best measurement I was able to get was 6mm on one side of the gap and 5mm on the other. It was most likely not very accurate though. EDIT: I'll have to take the pic tomorrow or another day because I just realized how late it is and I have college classes tomorrow! Edited October 3, 2011 by MuRKRoW Quote Sound Solutions Audio ZCON 18 Crescendo Audio BC3500D JVC KD-R80BT headunit Alpine/Pioneer mids & highs 4 group 34 agm batteries Knukonceptz 3x0ga. terminals Kicker/XS Power 0ga. wiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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