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Expert: - 10/15/2009


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Ernesto, In the past week, I am getting a rattling of my subwoofer. This has never happened before. I normally do not play it too loud but have had the car since 2002. Does this sound like the speaker is blown? If yes, do I have to replace it with the lexus $525 speaker plus installation? I want to keep the integrity of the system. My son says we can put most any quality speaker in that matches the ohms. Also, I think you need to take the rear seat and deck out to get to this? Is that true too? Any help or suggestions would be helpful.
Jon

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your son is correct, you don't need the factory woofer
but you need one with the same specs , the old speaker needs to be remove and test before it burns

the speaker is going to be 1.5 ohms to 2.0 oms  test it with a meter and install the same ohms woofer
also the speaker needs to be FREE AIR  because there  is no enclosure for it
Pioneer, Kicker, Kenwood, Jbl, Jl audio are some of the brands that still make them

if you install a 4 or 8 ohm woofer the volume will be very low
if you install a 1 ohm woofer you will burn the lexus amplifier

good luck

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Please year and model of the vehicle i need all the details I'am a car electronics installer with 23 years of experience. I'am very familiar with installations of in-dash head units,factory head units, factory car audio, hands-free phone kits, auxiliary audio inputs and iPod iPhone interface integration and security systems if you need any help with your factory stereo, or how to add auxiliary audio or listen to your ipod android in the vehicle I currently have a MECP Master Installation Technician certification. My answers are based on my experience in vehicles and my knowledge of automotive electronics I don't put much emphasis on brand names; you won't often find me putting down a brand or pushing one on dont send me a list of what brands i like better sorry i can not help you with aftermarket or vehicles that are not in the u.s.a also video and security

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