Outlaw sub dead...suggestions?

[modman]

After about 10 years of faithful service, my Outlaw Audio LFM-1 subwoofer is dead. This week, I noticed that my bass was puny, then found the green power LED not on. I have verified that there is power going to the sub, a signal coming from the receiver to the sub, and that the fuse is not blown and is installed properly.

Mysteriously, my friend's LFM-1, which he bought at the same time that I bought mine, died this week too!

The sub gave me great performance in my small (15 x 15) room. Is it worth trying to get repaired?

If I have to get a new one, I am thinking about one that has the ability to change the parameters by remote (I sometimes want something different for video than I do for music). Any suggestions for good values in a small room sub like that?

Thanks for your suggestions.

 

[fuzz092888]

Budget?

If you have a tablet or smartphone the ELAC subwoofers have the ability to make adjustments from the app. The only question is if they fit into your budget.

 

[Irvrobinson]

Have you talked to Outlaw? Perhaps the sub is repairable for less money than a new sub.

 

[lovinthehd]

Most likely a dead amp and the driver is fine from your description. You can buy another plate amp; you might check with Outlaw but something from parts-express.com might do just fine. You can also use an external power amp like a pro-amp (iNuke Behringer dsp series perhaps). Or buy a new sub....

ps Amp repair is another option if you can find someone willing....that's getting harder all the time.

 

[modman]

Called Outlaw today...nice folks. If I send the plate to them, they will repair for 70 bucks plus shipping. I will probably pursue this to save the sub...but after 10 years is it time to upgrade to their Ultra X12 ($639) or Hsu's VTF-3?

 

[rojo]

For 70 bucks it's well worth repairing even if you intend to sell it on Craigslist and upgrade.

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[AcuDefTechGuy]

Another option is to get a passive sub and use your own amp.