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Old 07-27-11, 02:17 PM
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does the ML amp go into "protection mode" or cuts off if a more powerful sub is installed?
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ML speakers suck so bad!
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I just took out the ML Subwoofer and there was on 2 wires attached to it. There was a Red and a Yellow wire.

Does anyone know which wire is the Positive wire and Negative wire? Thanks
Old 08-11-11, 08:04 PM
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I connected the wires to a 9 volt battery and it appears that the Red wire in my car is the Positive speaker wire.
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Would someone be able to give me a list of speakers I can use to replace the ML sub.. PLEASE...

trying to follow the thread and find out, but I'm not able to find the subs mentioned so far.

Thank you in advance.

I need a replacement sub for a 2001 GS430.
Old 08-12-11, 12:59 PM
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I'm interested in this as well, my sub has been blown for 1 yr and it's getting on my nerves. Will any 8" infinite baffle sub fit? most of the models listed in this topic are either no longer in production or way expensive. Looking for a cheap replacement that is on par w/ stock sound and will work w/ the ML stock wiring.
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With the kicker free air is it better for the 4ohm or 8ohm on a 1998 gs300
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mine is also blown and i need replacement
Old 07-22-12, 09:32 PM
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Default how do i take out my stock rear sub in a 1998 gs 300

how do i take out my rear stock sub in my gs300. i believe its blown not too sure but no noise is coming out and i was wondering how to take it out.
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Back seat bottom pops out then you have a few screws at the bottom and one on the two headrest their is a flap you will see when you push the two outside headrest up
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Any info on R&R 2004 Lexus LS 430 speakers?
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Does anyone know the ohm rating for the Mark Levinson subs??? Apparently this problem with blown subs in the ML system is common... and id like to replace mine without blowing the ML amp. FML
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Originally Posted by Sierra02ES
Does anyone know the ohm rating for the Mark Levinson subs??? Apparently this problem with blown subs in the ML system is common... and id like to replace mine without blowing the ML amp. FML
please go back and read the thread before just skipping to the end and asking a ?....people state several times in this thread what the OHM rating is
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My ML sub is also acting up. My uncle had his replaced with this JL 10wxv2 and mentioned he had great results for $90 installed.

http://www.jlaudio.com/10wxv2-4-car-...-drivers-92175

Upon looking at the specs though, it doesn't mention if it's a free air sub though. Thoughts on using a non free air sub?

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Old 11-28-13, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by JayGS4
My ML sub is also acting up. My uncle had his replaced with this JL 10wxv2 and mentioned he had great results for $90 installed.

http://www.jlaudio.com/10wxv2-4-car-...-drivers-92175

Upon looking at the specs though, it doesn't mention if it's a free air sub though. Thoughts on using a non free air sub?
did you end up getting this sub and installing it using the stock ML amp?


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