10W1V2 to replace 03 LS430 ML sub?
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10W1V2 to replace 03 LS430 ML sub?
Just a quick question i just got an 03 LS430 and the ML sub is blown. I dont want to change the amps or pay for 250+ for a replacement ML sub. Does anyone have this sub or know if it fits?
Is it the 10" or the 8"
Thank you,
Aaron
Is it the 10" or the 8"
Thank you,
Aaron
Last edited by lexodude; Apr 2, 2011 at 07:47 PM.
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Have you thought about refoaming the rear subwoofer? The kit is $15 bucks plus the labor to refoam and remove the rear seat. The majority of the subwoofers usually only need the refoaming to working properly. Changing the subwoofer and attempting to match it properly with the Amp gets into other issues. Do a search on this very subject. Good luck.
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The glue repair is a cheap shortcut and will not resolve the issue long term and will also result in more sound degradation. Problem is there's no definitive answer on an alternative sub replacement. You need an 8 inch sub with as close to 12ohm as possible, and that's hard to find. The OEM ML sub replacement is guaranteed to work but really is a piece of junk and extremely overpriced. Sorry, no great answers here.
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The glue repair is a cheap shortcut and will not resolve the issue long term and will also result in more sound degradation. Problem is there's no definitive answer on an alternative sub replacement. You need an 8 inch sub with as close to 12ohm as possible, and that's hard to find. The OEM ML sub replacement is guaranteed to work but really is a piece of junk and extremely overpriced. Sorry, no great answers here.
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I think Crutchfield sells 8 inch subs that are 8 ohm. A 4 ohm speaker would stress the amp but 8 ohm should run fine (and potentially maybe a little louder).
Here is one example - it actually has a review from someone that used it in an LS.
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_20610C8...ir=FFCategory|[rank500]Car+Subwoofers&nvpair=FFSubcategory|[rank520]Component+Subwoofers&nvpair=FFSize|[rank6]8%22&nvpair=AG_General_Features|FFFree_Air
Likely at least as good and maybe a better built speaker than the OEM ML.
Here is one example - it actually has a review from someone that used it in an LS.
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_20610C8...ir=FFCategory|[rank500]Car+Subwoofers&nvpair=FFSubcategory|[rank520]Component+Subwoofers&nvpair=FFSize|[rank6]8%22&nvpair=AG_General_Features|FFFree_Air
Likely at least as good and maybe a better built speaker than the OEM ML.
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I think Crutchfield sells 8 inch subs that are 8 ohm. A 4 ohm speaker would stress the amp but 8 ohm should run fine (and potentially maybe a little louder).
Here is one example - it actually has a review from someone that used it in an LS.
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_20610C8...ir=FFCategory|[rank500]Car+Subwoofers&nvpair=FFSubcategory|[rank520]Component+Subwoofers&nvpair=FFSize|[rank6]8%22&nvpair=AG_General_Features|FFFree_Air
Likely at least as good and maybe a better built speaker than the OEM ML.
Here is one example - it actually has a review from someone that used it in an LS.
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_20610C8...ir=FFCategory|[rank500]Car+Subwoofers&nvpair=FFSubcategory|[rank520]Component+Subwoofers&nvpair=FFSize|[rank6]8%22&nvpair=AG_General_Features|FFFree_Air
Likely at least as good and maybe a better built speaker than the OEM ML.
Yeah, I really wish I had just bought that instead
I am considering doing the same, just not sure where Id mount the additional speakers and dont want to go cutting holes in the LS interior. Might end up taking it to a pro shop to get it done, or changing out my amp. So far I havent had any problems with my 4 ohm Polk, but am expecting I will. I wish someone else running that sub could comment as to how its run for them.
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I do agree that if my only choice is to run a 4 ohm speaker with the existing ML amp, I would put a 4-6 ohm resister in line with it.
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