CentralFC Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 So my main concern here is whether or not sonic electronix will replace my sub. My Alpine Type-R 12" dual 4 ohm sub just took a crap on me, and I have no clue why. The wiring was right (2 ohm), the enclosure was sized correctly, the tuning was done by a professional, but after a few weeks, it started smelling pretty awful, and now all I get is this rattle-like sound. Will they replace it? I know their warranty states that they won't, but I've read elsewhere that they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zayres29 Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 So my main concern here is whether or not sonic electronix will replace my sub. My Alpine Type-R 12" dual 4 ohm sub just took a crap on me, and I have no clue why. The wiring was right (2 ohm), the enclosure was sized correctly, the tuning was done by a professional, but after a few weeks, it started smelling pretty awful, and now all I get is this rattle-like sound. Will they replace it? I know their warranty states that they won't, but I've read elsewhere that they do. 9/10 times they will not replace burned subs sucks dude im sorry Quote Btw that was the first person. Ever banned by me while dropping a deuce. Feel privileged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 sounds like you clipped the sub to death... And honestly i'd never let anyone but myself touc any of my amps because I know my buddy has some cheap bazooka in his jeep that he had installed at best buy, and on the internal amp the gain is all the way, bass boost is all the way, and bass knob all the way. Honestly idk how it hasn't blown, but still. next time, l2 set gains and you won't blow anything up Quote 2006 Nissan Z Track. My Feedback Thread i used to think a band pass was something you were around your neck or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJD3 Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 (edited) l2 set gains lrn2meme. (lrn2[noun] OR l2[noun]) It would be lrn2gains. ALSO: Edited July 18, 2010 by BJD3 Quote Anti Peel and Seal...lol You may be offended by the above. Don't take it personally, I'm just abrasive. 2002 Buick Park Avenue DC Level 4 M2 12 D2 Car Audio Bargain 1600.1 Eclipse CD3200 ~2 cubes @ 34 hz. Stinger Roadkill Expert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
901casper240 Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 (edited) "professional" I hope you don't mean worst.. I mean best buy. I have been running 500watts through a type r 10" for some months now and it never even gets warm. Plus, my sub is in a sealed enclosure. I set my gains myself. It is better to know you done it right. Sonic will most likely tell you to send it to Alpine. Alpine will tell you that you burned it up by clipping and you won't get anything. -edited to keep crying to a minimum, but what is the point when someone quoted me. *facepalm* Edited July 18, 2010 by 901casper240 Quote -sig made in paint lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJD3 Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 "professional" I hope you don't mean worst.. I mean best buy. I have been running 500watts through a type r 10" for some months now and it never even gets warm. Plus, my sub is in a sealed enclosure. I set my gains myself. It is better to know you done it right. Sonic will most likely tell you to send it to Alpine. Alpine will tell you that you burned it up by clipping and you won't get anything. Now, I don't know if I am bending or breaking forum rules on this last part, so edit out if I am, please. Go buy a new type r from best(worst) buy. Put your old sub in the new box and take it back. Tell them it never worked and you want your money back. Take your new sub home and set your own gains. Go by Steve's video and I am sure if you don't understand something ask first so we can help you. Technically that would be breaking forum rules since that's theft... Not to mention the fact that its immoral as hell. Quote Anti Peel and Seal...lol You may be offended by the above. Don't take it personally, I'm just abrasive. 2002 Buick Park Avenue DC Level 4 M2 12 D2 Car Audio Bargain 1600.1 Eclipse CD3200 ~2 cubes @ 34 hz. Stinger Roadkill Expert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanFA5 Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 (edited) Yeeeaahhh.... Not such a great idea. Just buy a new one. Its that simple. And since alpine just came out with the new models, it would be kinda hard to take back an older model sub in a newer model box. Edited July 18, 2010 by kickin00gpGT Quote 2010 Civic SI sedan: Crystal Black Pearl All stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
901casper240 Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 I said then edit it out. It's apparent that you can't edit my posts, so was I talking to you? No. Quote -sig made in paint lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 Hey guys, Please don't dump on Best Buy and the installers. Just because ur an installer at Best Buy don't 'mean your an idiot. I just stopped working there for some personal issues and it was hard to fit in my schedule due to it was a second job. But installing there taught me alot about installing and also opened new windows and possibilities. Yes there are dumbass installers like the guy i replaced when i took the job but that don't mean they are all like that. I have met some damn good installers in some of the best buy bays. And if your gonna dump on them, then dump on me. but hey, I know what i'm talking about with this stuff. I've been around the block a few times As for your sub man. I'd just get a new one/s. Places don't usually warranty burnt coils. I'd start looking for a new one. Bills Quote KwB Team DC Audio Midwest captain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spl4life Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 (edited) id like to help you out but we need more info... plz define the following... "gains set by pro..." "the enclosure was sized correctly" "wired to 2 ohm" if you can.. take a pic of your amp settings/wiring/box with specs.... oh and 2x on the clipping... edit: do you have a volt meter installed in your car?? whats your electrical look like? Edited July 18, 2010 by spl4life Quote My first truck... My first Real build... *Update 8/9/10 DC Power 270xp Alt is In!!!* 1997 Toyota T-100 DC Level 5 18" in a T-line Everybody wants their system to be.... 1. Cheap 2. Reliable 3. Loud ...you can only pick two. micahmye hertz pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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