Need Help Diagnosing or Re-using Sub

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igotthelife

Enthusiast
At my wits end. Not having a sub is the worst. I have a Sony SA-WM40. I couldn't get any sound out but the speaker does move slightly. It does come on but very rarely and then quits. Used a different cable, no change. The sub does get a signal because it comes out of hibernation. Tried the level and crossover knobs as well as turning the hibernation off.
I have taken the speaker out and measured 7.21 ohm's so the speaker is still good I guess. Solder joints look good. Free movement of the cone. Circuit boards look good. No obvious discolored components. Fuse is fine. Is there any further checks I can Make? I've been to the end of the internet and back for help.
If all else fails, can I use the enclosure and speaker and replace some/ all the electrical components and save some $$$? If so how do I know what to get? Can't afford a new sub at this point.

Thanks, Frank
 
Verdinut

Verdinut

Audioholic Spartan
At my wits end. Not having a sub is the worst. I have a Sony SA-WM40. I couldn't get any sound out but the speaker does move slightly. It does come on but very rarely and then quits. Used a different cable, no change. The sub does get a signal because it comes out of hibernation. Tried the level and crossover knobs as well as turning the hibernation off.
I have taken the speaker out and measured 7.21 ohm's so the speaker is still good I guess. Solder joints look good. Free movement of the cone. Circuit boards look good. No obvious discolored components. Fuse is fine. Is there any further checks I can Make? I've been to the end of the internet and back for help.
If all else fails, can I use the enclosure and speaker and replace some/ all the electrical components and save some $$$? If so how do I know what to get? Can't afford a new sub at this point.

Thanks, Frank
If I were you, I wouldn't loose much time with trying to fix that subwoofer. It's a powered sub and the problem with most of them is that the inboard amp fails after a certain period because of overheating.
I suggest that you save your money and eventually look for a new passive sub and use an external amp such as one of the Crown XLS series amps to drive it.
 
TLS Guy

TLS Guy

Seriously, I have no life.
I agree with Verdinut.

That sub is not repairable. It seems to be a sealed sub, so the amp will have custom Eq circuits.

If you have woodworking skills your cheapest solution is probably to build one.

Otherwise save for a decent unit. I don't know what the rest of your rig is like, so it is hard to advise you.
 
William Lemmerhirt

William Lemmerhirt

Audioholic Overlord
FWIW Mark, it is actually ported.

Still, I would put any resources designated for saving this towards a new one. IMO. You’ll be much farther ahead with a better subwoofer in the end.
 
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igotthelife

Enthusiast
Last question before I go to the dump. I took the left channel out lead and connected it to the sub's left in and it works. Still junk?

Thanks, Frank
 
vader540is

vader540is

Full Audioholic
What is wrong with this?

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I'm not familiar with that subwoofer, but IIRC you will not be able to utilize the LFE channel and that sub doesn't have a built-in cross over. So your Speakers will get a full signal. You will have extremely boomy bass.

Best to save for a decent budget subwoofer like a BIC F12 or a Dayton sub1500. Or maybe check the used market for a used SVS or HSU.
 
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igotthelife

Enthusiast
I'm not familiar with that subwoofer, but IIRC you will not be able to utilize the LFE channel and that sub doesn't have a built-in cross over. So your Speakers will get a full signal. You will have extremely boomy bass.

Best to save for a decent budget subwoofer like a BIC F12 or a Dayton sub1500. Or maybe check the used market for a used SVS or HSU.
Thanks vader
 
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