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I just got some recones for my RE MT v1 subs and the replacements are a bit different. I want to ask the pro's so here I am. If you just want to bash RE or do not have knowledge on the topic to share please reserve your comments and move along.

I ordered a pair of recones from RE Audio for my V1 MT's. I did this just for better ohm reading at the amp (dual .7 coils vs dual 1.4). The .7 ohm coils that I got have slightly different cone material (old cones are thicker and harder). The voice coil is shorter and also has about half of the copper on it.

  • The new VC extends about 1 3/16" into the motor whereas the old extends a good 1 1/2" into the motor.
  • The cone material is both visibly different and seemingly structurally inferior to the original
  • There VC is shorter (which is why it doesnt extend into the motor) and has about half the copper

So my questions are.

  1. Do these things matter much.
  2. I mean will I still get the hard ass hitting beast mode sound out of them.
  3. Will they fall on their ass when i crank up the 5k on 16v charging maybe soon to be 18v charging?
  4. Is there enough VC in the motor for them to work.
  5. Am I just being a paranoid noob because this is my first recone and I don't fully understand what's going on at this level of audio.

Look forward to responses. Please help an anxious basshead to not make a mistake and use something that should be returned or not use something that is perfectly fine.

/cheers

/discuss

CURRENT SYSTEM:

  • Alternator:
    1. Stock alt on mids/highs
    2. Isolated DC Power 270 SP - Charging @ 16.8v
  • Batteries: (2) XS D1400s
  • Power Cable: Double Runs of 1/0 KNU Kolossus Fleks
  • Headunit: 80-PRS
  • Sub Amp: DC 5.0k
  • Subwoofers: 2 RE MT 15s /PSI dual .7ohm recones
  • Subwoofer Enclosure: 9.1cubes @ 32hz - brutal.
  • Mids & Highs Amp: CT125.4
  • Active Components:
    • Mids RE XXX 6.5c
    • Highs - 3 RE XXX tweeters per side(A pillar)
  • Noise Control: Damplifier Pro all over the cab.

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well the mt was designed by scott. not sure who is at re now. I think the first place I would have looked for recones would have been fi and then david at fixmyspeaker since they were the part of the original ones. the material is inferior. its not ever going to be the same quality as the og. did yu get a god deal on them I hope?

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please standby for pics

CURRENT SYSTEM:

  • Alternator:
    1. Stock alt on mids/highs
    2. Isolated DC Power 270 SP - Charging @ 16.8v
  • Batteries: (2) XS D1400s
  • Power Cable: Double Runs of 1/0 KNU Kolossus Fleks
  • Headunit: 80-PRS
  • Sub Amp: DC 5.0k
  • Subwoofers: 2 RE MT 15s /PSI dual .7ohm recones
  • Subwoofer Enclosure: 9.1cubes @ 32hz - brutal.
  • Mids & Highs Amp: CT125.4
  • Active Components:
    • Mids RE XXX 6.5c
    • Highs - 3 RE XXX tweeters per side(A pillar)
  • Noise Control: Damplifier Pro all over the cab.

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well the mt was designed by scott. not sure who is at re now. I think the first place I would have looked for recones would have been fi and then david at fixmyspeaker since they were the part of the original ones. the material is inferior. its not ever going to be the same quality as the og. did yu get a god deal on them I hope?

define good deal.

$375 shipped for a pair with quad spiders and dual tinsels.

CURRENT SYSTEM:

  • Alternator:
    1. Stock alt on mids/highs
    2. Isolated DC Power 270 SP - Charging @ 16.8v
  • Batteries: (2) XS D1400s
  • Power Cable: Double Runs of 1/0 KNU Kolossus Fleks
  • Headunit: 80-PRS
  • Sub Amp: DC 5.0k
  • Subwoofers: 2 RE MT 15s /PSI dual .7ohm recones
  • Subwoofer Enclosure: 9.1cubes @ 32hz - brutal.
  • Mids & Highs Amp: CT125.4
  • Active Components:
    • Mids RE XXX 6.5c
    • Highs - 3 RE XXX tweeters per side(A pillar)
  • Noise Control: Damplifier Pro all over the cab.

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Old Sub:

IMG_20141020_085822153_zpsty3xvioh.jpg

IMG_20141020_085816816_zpsux4bgidl.jpg

IMG_20141019_220229260_zpsidzkn1fj.jpg

New Drop-in Recone:

IMG_20141020_085730256_zpslxybsivk.jpg

IMG_20141020_085725082_HDR_zps0hfaju5v.j

IMG_20141019_220222915_zps4lmdmhmq.jpg

Side by Side:

IMG_20141019_220543529_zpstcksi1s8.jpg

CURRENT SYSTEM:

  • Alternator:
    1. Stock alt on mids/highs
    2. Isolated DC Power 270 SP - Charging @ 16.8v
  • Batteries: (2) XS D1400s
  • Power Cable: Double Runs of 1/0 KNU Kolossus Fleks
  • Headunit: 80-PRS
  • Sub Amp: DC 5.0k
  • Subwoofers: 2 RE MT 15s /PSI dual .7ohm recones
  • Subwoofer Enclosure: 9.1cubes @ 32hz - brutal.
  • Mids & Highs Amp: CT125.4
  • Active Components:
    • Mids RE XXX 6.5c
    • Highs - 3 RE XXX tweeters per side(A pillar)
  • Noise Control: Damplifier Pro all over the cab.

Build Log

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ok so 190 ish shipped. not really a good deal either. I wouldn't feengood about it

THERE IS NO BUILD LOG!

1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab

Alpine CDA-9887

4 Team Fi 15s

2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0

2 Ampere Audio 150.4

3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets

Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound!

8 XS Power d3400

6 XS power d680

Second Skin

Stinger

Tsunami Wiring

Sky High

A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger.

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yeah, im not feeling good about it at all

CURRENT SYSTEM:

  • Alternator:
    1. Stock alt on mids/highs
    2. Isolated DC Power 270 SP - Charging @ 16.8v
  • Batteries: (2) XS D1400s
  • Power Cable: Double Runs of 1/0 KNU Kolossus Fleks
  • Headunit: 80-PRS
  • Sub Amp: DC 5.0k
  • Subwoofers: 2 RE MT 15s /PSI dual .7ohm recones
  • Subwoofer Enclosure: 9.1cubes @ 32hz - brutal.
  • Mids & Highs Amp: CT125.4
  • Active Components:
    • Mids RE XXX 6.5c
    • Highs - 3 RE XXX tweeters per side(A pillar)
  • Noise Control: Damplifier Pro all over the cab.

Build Log

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Highest Legal Score: 151.0 db
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  • 6 months later...

I spoke with RE about this. They said these were the only coils they ever used in this model MT. Apparently they were reconed before i got them and sold to me as "new".

The shorter coil is their "SPL" coil and the only use longer coils in the XXX for excursion.

I went with PSI for recones here selling these cheap. Nothing wrong with them I'm just more a musical excursion guy vs an SPL guy.

CURRENT SYSTEM:

  • Alternator:
    1. Stock alt on mids/highs
    2. Isolated DC Power 270 SP - Charging @ 16.8v
  • Batteries: (2) XS D1400s
  • Power Cable: Double Runs of 1/0 KNU Kolossus Fleks
  • Headunit: 80-PRS
  • Sub Amp: DC 5.0k
  • Subwoofers: 2 RE MT 15s /PSI dual .7ohm recones
  • Subwoofer Enclosure: 9.1cubes @ 32hz - brutal.
  • Mids & Highs Amp: CT125.4
  • Active Components:
    • Mids RE XXX 6.5c
    • Highs - 3 RE XXX tweeters per side(A pillar)
  • Noise Control: Damplifier Pro all over the cab.

Build Log

If you do business with me please leave feedback here: FEEDBACK THREAD

 
Highest Legal Score: 151.0 db
Highest Musical 30 Second Average: 151.6 db
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