My first DIY for the LS430...Here comes the BOOM...
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Ok, so I never got an answer about wiring it in series, so I just installed the Polk today using the original connection. Sounds good so far but I have a question. Anyone running a similar 4 ohm sub flawlessly? I've read some posts where people say they shut down after a while, others where people seemed happy. Should I expect it to shut down on me or should it work ok as is? The install was a real pita, hoping not to have to tear into it again if I don't have to.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
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A dual voice coil (DVC) sub will have 2 + and 2 - terminals. You wire as illustrated to get the added resistance value.
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Hi. Thank you for this great info / posting. I am a new a Lexus Owner....just bought the 04 LS430 and unfortunately the Woofer was blown. :-( I want to place the order and want to DIY...can you please tell me the exact Stock number that you place order for your woofer. Also possible can you send pic of taking out the original woofers would be greatly appreciate it. Maybe be step by step pic of removing and installing the new woofers.
Many Thanks.
Zee
Many Thanks.
Zee
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As you guys know my subwoofer was blown in my UL....boy did that "grind my gears" and at a convienent 61K miles it's out of warranty...so I decided to call up the stealer to find out how much a new ML subwoofer would be for and 01 430....ready for this...
$288
Well that really didn't fair very well with me so I decided to give Tweeter a call to find out how much another 8" subwoofer would be.
JL W0 = $89 not bad at all! (not great either I'm just comparing prices with the stealer)
Well here are my pics...
$288
Well that really didn't fair very well with me so I decided to give Tweeter a call to find out how much another 8" subwoofer would be.
JL W0 = $89 not bad at all! (not great either I'm just comparing prices with the stealer)
Well here are my pics...
Thanks in advance for your input.
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Lexus Test Driver
Reviving the thread.
Ok, i have euro president pkg with sunshade and rear a/c as well as power rear seats.
What is the best and most safe way to replace my sub? Without damaging 1k usd sunshade assy and not breaking anything.
Thanks in advance.
Ok, i have euro president pkg with sunshade and rear a/c as well as power rear seats.
What is the best and most safe way to replace my sub? Without damaging 1k usd sunshade assy and not breaking anything.
Thanks in advance.
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My factory ML subwoofer is blown. Looking for a 8" rear deck replacement. Found 2 options with 8ohm.
The Kicker C88 and the Rockford Fosgate P1S8-8
Both are same price. Which would you choose and why?
I will be powering it up with my factory ML amp.
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/cat_f...woofers-8.html
The Kicker C88 and the Rockford Fosgate P1S8-8
Both are same price. Which would you choose and why?
I will be powering it up with my factory ML amp.
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/cat_f...woofers-8.html
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I replaced my blown ML sub with a Kicker comp 8-ohm and it sounds pretty good. Has a nice amount of bass, although not as "snappy" as the stock ML sub. You can tell its slightly underpowered, but it still sounds better than a crackling, fluttering sub. Thanks to all the info and write-ups on here that helped me with this. I did however have to get creative with mounting the sub with the old ring from the ML sub. Screwing it in wasnt working due to the angles and such, so I had to use zip ties! Don't judge me! lol
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My factory ML subwoofer is blown. Looking for a 8" rear deck replacement. Found 2 options with 8ohm.
The Kicker C88 and the Rockford Fosgate P1S8-8
Both are same price. Which would you choose and why?
I will be powering it up with my factory ML amp.
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/cat_f...woofers-8.html
The Kicker C88 and the Rockford Fosgate P1S8-8
Both are same price. Which would you choose and why?
I will be powering it up with my factory ML amp.
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/cat_f...woofers-8.html
http://www.amazon.com/Rockford-Fosga.../dp/B001HBJ1KG
I had it in my home theater subwoofer for some time and it sounds great. Now it is back in the box waiting to go in LS whenever original one (now glued) needs complete replacement.
I don't know about the Kicker. Post above says Kicker sounds good but installation was tricky.