Mark Levinson Speaker Replacement
yeah it works, im not impressed at all though. I wired it to 4 ohms, not sure what the stock sub was at, but i figured better be safe than sorry and run it at 1 ohm and fry the amp. I think its probably quieter than the ml sub.
kind of a pain in the butt, just reach.
kind of a pain in the butt, just reach.
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Joined: Feb 2010
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From: tx
The same thing happened to my 02 GS430 with Mark Levinson a couple of years ago. The sub blew and rattled. I replaced it with this JL Audio 10IB4 10" free air subwoofer. This is the way to go my friend! Same 8 ohm configuration as the Mark Levinson sub and it's a direct drop in, no cutting or modification required. What's even better, is of course it's free air, one of the only, if not the only one JL makes. It fits perfectly, but it sounds even better. Cleaner and tighter bass. Mine sounds good just off the factory Mark Levinson amp, the bass was a decent upgrade. But you can also hook up an external amp to run the sub which i heard will make it sound even better. After 2 years, it still sounds great and it's much more durable and better built than the Mark Levinson sub so it will not blow as easily, even if you push it 
Anyway, here is where you can purchase it from with free ground shipping:
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&product_id=2752
Only $129! You can install it yourself, or take it to an audio shop and they'll maybe do it for less than $100 bucks. Either way, you shouldn't end up paying no more than $225 for EVERYTHING and you'll end up with a better sound that will last much longer and cheaper than the Mark Levinson.
Hope i was helpful!
Anyway, here is where you can purchase it from with free ground shipping:
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&product_id=2752
Only $129! You can install it yourself, or take it to an audio shop and they'll maybe do it for less than $100 bucks. Either way, you shouldn't end up paying no more than $225 for EVERYTHING and you'll end up with a better sound that will last much longer and cheaper than the Mark Levinson.
Hope i was helpful!
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Joined: Jul 2002
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From: ca
has anyone actually re-edged their subwoofer before? i came across this vendor:
http://www.speakerrepair.com/mm5/mer...Category_Code=
http://www.speakerrepair.com/mm5/mer...Category_Code=
this kit is specifically for 10" ML subwoofer in the gs models.
i'm thinking of getting this repair kit....
http://www.speakerrepair.com/mm5/mer...Category_Code=
http://www.speakerrepair.com/mm5/mer...Category_Code=
this kit is specifically for 10" ML subwoofer in the gs models.
i'm thinking of getting this repair kit....
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 21
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From: California
My stock ML sub was blown for a while and I finally got around to fixing it. Originally, I was planning on replacing it with the JL 10IB4 but since that speaker is discontinued, I looked into my other options but I didn't want to deal with paying lots of money for another speaker plus an amp and install.
I ended up fixing it myself and it sounds just as good as it did before it broke. I suggest that everyone go down this route before buying a replacement. It took me about 30 minutes and costed only $5.
Remove your rear seats, and pull out the rear shelf that covers the housing of the speaker. Then, all you have to do is get a glue gun, slightly press down the speaker, and glue the surroundings. You'll likely find a tear and it just needs to be mended. Let it dry and put everything back into place. I've been bumping my music for over a week now and it sounds great. The stock sub is awesome in my opinion and I'm sure it'll last me a few more years.
I ended up fixing it myself and it sounds just as good as it did before it broke. I suggest that everyone go down this route before buying a replacement. It took me about 30 minutes and costed only $5.
Remove your rear seats, and pull out the rear shelf that covers the housing of the speaker. Then, all you have to do is get a glue gun, slightly press down the speaker, and glue the surroundings. You'll likely find a tear and it just needs to be mended. Let it dry and put everything back into place. I've been bumping my music for over a week now and it sounds great. The stock sub is awesome in my opinion and I'm sure it'll last me a few more years.
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From: ca
i did some research online. many said liquid tape is another good alternative. i bought a bottle and applied yesterday. i'll give it a try today. if not, this edge rebuild kit will be my next option. the foam around the cone has hardened, so very easy to crack and break.
i also looked into 10IB4, but can't find it anywhere.
i also looked into 10IB4, but can't find it anywhere.
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Joined: May 2010
Posts: 3
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From: NY
I am looking for a Mark Levinson amplifier that'd fit my 2002 GS300. Please respond to taxesque@gmail.com. Thanks!
I actually have two of these JL Audio 10IB4's that everyone in this thread is looking for lol. I bought them a ways back and never got to using them. when I get around to digging the box out of the basement and installing one, the other will be up for sale here or eBay, wherever I can get more for it.