Hey guys got a question about my subwoofer and hopefully somebody can help or at least point me in the right direction. I've got a 15 paradigm reference and when I turn it on it make a continuous popping sound sometimes it will slow down and catch other times it just keeps popping and I have to shut it off . If I leave it for a couple of days it will work just fine and it always sounds great when it works . So I guess I'm wondering if it's repairable and if so can I do it myself or where would I take it to get it fixed . And it's about 8 years old .
Unfortunately this is a common problem with the switching power supplies of sub amps. These are by far the most unreliable item in the audio chain. Worse these units are just plain miserable to work on and try to fix, so I do not usually recommend service.
If you like the sub and a replacement amp is available that is an option. Otherwise it is new sub time.
By the way, do not use that sub any more. That type of malfunction in those units is a definite fire hazard, and members have posted some dramatic pictures over the years.
