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I killed the JL 12W-D4 :(
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 4:43 am
by Legacy777
Well after 12 years, the JL gave up the ghost. I think I killed it before my trip when testing some music. The foam surround disintegrated in a couple spots. I guess I'll just have to get a new one.
http://main.experiencetherave.com/subar ... eadJL1.jpg
http://main.experiencetherave.com/subar ... eadJL2.jpg
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 4:50 am
by 93forestpearl
I'd say you got your moneys worth. I'd imagine subwoofers have come a long ways since then.
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 4:55 am
by Legacy777
Yeah....I'd agree with you. I can't complain about 12 years worth of service out of it.
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 2:51 pm
by magicmike
wow, did you have that sub exposed to UV light somehow? you normally don't see that much deterioration unless sunlight is hitting it all the time (or at least during the day

)
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 3:38 pm
by kimokalihi
Looks like it's time for you to get yourself one of these.
Image Dynamics IDQ12 D4 v.3
http://imagedynamicsusa.com/products.ph ... duct_Id=18

Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 3:43 pm
by kimokalihi
The v.2's are sick too. I have a couple myself but they're only 10s because I'm not a basshead. I only use one too at the moment.
They look so old school but they're some of the most accurate subs around.

Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 4:20 pm
by magicmike
is that an infinite baffle setup?
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 4:26 pm
by Legacy777
magicmike wrote:wow, did you have that sub exposed to UV light somehow? you normally don't see that much deterioration unless sunlight is hitting it all the time (or at least during the day

)
Nope, it's sat in the trunk for almost all of its life.
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 5:50 pm
by kimokalihi
magicmike wrote:is that an infinite baffle setup?
Sure looks like it. Just a random picture I found on google.
Re: I killed the JL 12W-D4 :(
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 2:52 am
by Legacy777
Found someone in town to recone the JL. It sounds good & seems to have the same output. There's a little less excursion, but it may take a little time to break in.
http://www.main.experiencetherave.com/s ... jlwoofer2/