1996 Explorer JBL system...HELP!
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I have a 1996 Explorer with factory installed JBL system. I know I blew the sub in the back tunk area. I want to replace it...but I do not want to spend a lot of money. I want to just buy another JBL sub so I can make an even switch. I talked to a guy from an audio store and he said that if I replace it with anything other than an even trade I will have to buy a new amp. Is that true? Any ideas how to get ahold of JBL sub...I've checked ebay and the local car recycle yards...no luck. Also, any easy way to access the sub or do i have to take the whole back pannel off? I am looking for a cheap fix (less than $100)...I have no bass and it's driving me crazy! HELP!
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Remove the sub and look at the back of the motor. It should tell you a model number, an impence rating in ohms, and hopefully a power rating. Pls post all information found on the back of the sub..
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if the panel doesn't come off by prying it try lifting it. If that doesn't work the safest way would be to remove the whole panel. You will have to replace the amp if you put a more power hungry sub in. I would replace it with what it came with for the best sound. The box is made for that sub. FYI distortion is the #1 speaker blower. Under powering a sub will surely blow a sub also because the amp will be distorted at high volume.
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Here's and update...
My dad figured out how to take the small pannal of with not too much damage. We ordered a new sub wich is a 6.5 in. Not sure of the watts but my dad said it was low enough for my amp. I hope this works! Thanks for your input!
My dad figured out how to take the small pannal of with not too much damage. We ordered a new sub wich is a 6.5 in. Not sure of the watts but my dad said it was low enough for my amp. I hope this works! Thanks for your input!
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I do...but I don't want to have to replace my amp...I go away to school in september and my mom is gonna take my car. She's just not going to appreciate all of that stuff. Thanks!
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Originally posted by PrPlayboy
FYI distortion is the #1 speaker blower. Under powering a sub will surely blow a sub also because the amp will be distorted at high volume.
FYI distortion is the #1 speaker blower. Under powering a sub will surely blow a sub also because the amp will be distorted at high volume.
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daaaaammmm that was a long post! Ok I wont get into the argument of said post but I do believe most people that under power an amp blow there subs by pushing the amp to the point of clipping and distortion. Now it you set the gain down to where its not going to clip than you will be fine. Most guys I know dont settle for that. They get used to the level then get bored and want more out of what they have and turn things up pushing them to the limits.
ok Tempe r we on the same page now?
ok Tempe r we on the same page now?
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