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Old 03-05-19, 11:18 PM
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Default Aftermarket tailgate subwoofer

I just bought a 2016 NX 200t and the tailgate sub is blown. I'd like to replace it as soon as possible but I can't seem to find the specs for the factory sub and don't want to risk buying one that's incompatible with the factory amp. Anyone know the factory specs for this and/or have recommendations for a good aftermarket replacement?
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Pioneer makes suitable ones but you may end up doing custom bracket to fit it in. They go lengths to not allow non stock driver in there.
This link here:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sea...rchid=20619181

has several sub threads already.
About the only spec you need is 2 Ohm. Of course, size. But it will be shallow free air sub.
I'd not be wasting energy on replacing it, to be honest. Rather do in trunk bottom one.
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I don’t think it’s worth the time, money, and effort to replace it. On my NX, all the sub does is rattle the tailgate. you cannot really hear it anyways
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Originally Posted by Danny200t
I don’t think it’s worth the time, money, and effort to replace it. On my NX, all the sub does is rattle the tailgate. you cannot really hear it anyways
The rattle is the license plate against the car. You or the dealer needs to install some felt on the back of the plate.
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Originally Posted by ross7777


The rattle is the license plate against the car. You or the dealer needs to install some felt on the back of the plate.
Already done that plus i removed the licence plate frame too, helped a lot but rattle is still noticeable.
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Originally Posted by LRM86
I just bought a 2016 NX 200t and the tailgate sub is blown. I'd like to replace it as soon as possible but I can't seem to find the specs for the factory sub and don't want to risk buying one that's incompatible with the factory amp. Anyone know the factory specs for this and/or have recommendations for a good aftermarket replacement?
I have tried four different subs in the tailgate. They are too heavy for it. Get a Pioneer 8" sub enclosure box and buy an amp and sub. Put it under the rear seat. Pull up the bench (takes some force, it is attached in two spots). Pull up with your hands. Remove the plastic anchors by pushing down the middle of them. Reset them for reinstall. Carefully remove the front piece(lift straight up after popping out side pieces). The enclosure fits right under the bench. Secure it. I replaced all speakers. Huge improvement. Get an LC2i to improve signal from head unit. The JBL BassHub is also an alternative. Fits in the spare. Ditch the foam piece that fits in the spare.

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Active subwoofer install or an aftermarket subwoofer enclosure custom built is the way to go. The tailgate subwoofer isn’t worth wasting time on.
Ive installed a micro active sub with an LC2i, more than happy with the results.
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