jbl speaker

drew_flux · 08-27-2009, 03:44 AM

i was wondering if anyone has experienced a voice coil failure of the front woofers? after almost 5 years of hard pumping my left front speaker is on its way out. it will distort at any volume above 20.

neutronned · 08-27-2009, 10:21 PM

I'm not sure about voice coil failure but cone or surround damage would have the characteristics you described; okay at lower volumes but increased distortion as volume increases.

Probably time for new speakers, especially if you've been driving them hard. Check out Part Express for all kinds of replacement drivers. You have to do more work yourself to match up the performance specs but can save some money and/or get better sound.

Otherwise, Crutchfield has excellent tools for matching up components to your car.

Good luck!

08-27-2009, 03:44 AM	#1
drew_flux Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: sydney australia Posts: 1 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package - CA Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	jbl speaker i was wondering if anyone has experienced a voice coil failure of the front woofers? after almost 5 years of hard pumping my left front speaker is on its way out. it will distort at any volume above 20.

08-27-2009, 10:21 PM	#2
neutronned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 65 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 12 Thanked 14 Times in 7 Posts Friends: 0	Re: jbl speaker I'm not sure about voice coil failure but cone or surround damage would have the characteristics you described; okay at lower volumes but increased distortion as volume increases. Probably time for new speakers, especially if you've been driving them hard. Check out Part Express for all kinds of replacement drivers. You have to do more work yourself to match up the performance specs but can save some money and/or get better sound. Otherwise, Crutchfield has excellent tools for matching up components to your car. Good luck!

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