My ML subwoofer is blown, cant have it about 1/3 the way up without hearing it rattle and distortion. Was looking for suggestions on a replacement, dont need anything crazy, just dont want do deal with adding an amp and extra wiring./ Preferably something that can just "drop in" and hookup to the stock wires, and I wouldnt mind shaving a little if thats needed for it to fit. From what Ive collected seems like it needs to be 8" and 4 OHMs to connect to the stock wiring. Is there a max watt RMS I shouldnt go above? I assume where it sits is a sealed enclosure, anyone know the volume in cubic feet? Anything else I should consider? Thanks for any help and suggestions!

 

ML sub is 16 ohms which limits choice. This has dual 8 ohm voice coils so you can run it at 16 ohms.
https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton...484?quantity=1
Also check out this thread
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...b-install.html

 

when replaced my sub and front door speakers, the fronts were badly damaged, but the sub looked okay so I put it in the box and you can have it if you want.

 

When did you replace it? And was it still working well?

 

Did you get that subwoofer for your LS? And how was it compared to the stock ML?

 

If the foam surround is the problem: https://www.simplyspeakers.com/search.html?k=Lexus

 

what sub did you use to replace the ML woofer?

 

This. It’s only about $30 if memory serves correctly, you’ll keep the correct ohm rating, and it sounds as good if not better that anything you’d have to rig up to somewhat work.
And no, it’s not in a sealed enclosure. It’s more of a padded baffle kind of setup. Either stock or full build are the best options in my opinion.

 

That is just a link to foam for around the subwoofer. Im asking about the sub

 

The reason to just re foam is to get the correct impedance and no mounting problems but others on this forum have replaced with success. OEM will not read exactly 16 ohms dc resistance as the 16 ohms is ac impedance at a certain frequency. These amps have been blown by putting wrong one in but get close to the 16 ohms and should be ok.

 

im confused on what you are saying. are you saying when I get a new sub I should get the foam as well? cause it sounds like youre not giving any suggestions on subs and are just saying get the foam

 

The suggestion is to refoam the factory sub because the sub is already the perfect match for the system and it’s the cheapest option.

 

Yes but the subwoofer is blown, it needs to be replaced, and getting a ML sub is $450+

 

So no one has any help on what the max RMS I shouldnt pass be or the cubic feet of the enclosure or anything else?

 

No it isn't blown. The foam support for the cone has torn, which is why at low volume it sounds fine, but at high volume it sounds distorted with a rasping sound.
If it was blown you would get no sound out of it at all.
That is why people are quoting you for the foam.

If you can fix it with a re-foam, the OEM Sub is the best for the ML system.
If you can't then there are a few options (mine has the DaytonAudio 8+8) but you need to be careful not to fit a low impedance Sub (below 8ohms) because that will blow your amp.
My OEM Sub was blown, as the wire from the cone to the voice coil had broken where I couldn't repair it.