Underpowered a TS-D6902 and now its blown!
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Underpowered a TS-D6902 and now its blown!
Well, I have been hearing a lot of rattling from one of my saddlebags. I initially thought it was the latch. So, this morning, on my way to work I pulled off to the side and went to check it because it was annoying the hell out of me. I pushed against the latch firmly and the rattle continued. Opened up the bag, unplugged the rear speaker, closed the lid and the rattle stopped. Speaker is blown.
So, I chalk it up to trying to power these TS-Ds with an underpowered JL amp. My procrastination with installing the TN4.900D has resulted in me blowing a speaker. Im thinking that due to the lack of power being sent to the TS-Ds (I have them ran in parallel so they are only getting like 50 watts each when the minimum RMS should be 80 watts), I overcompensated with my Bluetooth source and my head unit which resulted in distorted power going into the speakers. Correct me if im wrong, but thats what I believe happened.
So, I just ordered another pair from sonic electronix for $84 and they will arrive on friday. I cant wait to get this JL amp off of my bike. I think im gonna ride the 45 minutes home from work today with no music at all. Lord knows I dont want to blow another one. I did end up reducing my bluetooth volume down to about 70% (volume on 11 of 15) and turning the radio volume back down to 30 (from 33 out of 40). Your thoughts??
So, I chalk it up to trying to power these TS-Ds with an underpowered JL amp. My procrastination with installing the TN4.900D has resulted in me blowing a speaker. Im thinking that due to the lack of power being sent to the TS-Ds (I have them ran in parallel so they are only getting like 50 watts each when the minimum RMS should be 80 watts), I overcompensated with my Bluetooth source and my head unit which resulted in distorted power going into the speakers. Correct me if im wrong, but thats what I believe happened.
So, I just ordered another pair from sonic electronix for $84 and they will arrive on friday. I cant wait to get this JL amp off of my bike. I think im gonna ride the 45 minutes home from work today with no music at all. Lord knows I dont want to blow another one. I did end up reducing my bluetooth volume down to about 70% (volume on 11 of 15) and turning the radio volume back down to 30 (from 33 out of 40). Your thoughts??
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Well, I have been hearing a lot of rattling from one of my saddlebags. I initially thought it was the latch. So, this morning, on my way to work I pulled off to the side and went to check it because it was annoying the hell out of me. I pushed against the latch firmly and the rattle continued. Opened up the bag, unplugged the rear speaker, closed the lid and the rattle stopped. Speaker is blown.
So, I chalk it up to trying to power these TS-Ds with an underpowered JL amp. My procrastination with installing the TN4.900D has resulted in me blowing a speaker. Im thinking that due to the lack of power being sent to the TS-Ds (I have them ran in parallel so they are only getting like 50 watts each when the minimum RMS should be 80 watts), I overcompensated with my Bluetooth source and my head unit which resulted in distorted power going into the speakers. Correct me if im wrong, but thats what I believe happened.
So, I just ordered another pair from sonic electronix for $84 and they will arrive on friday. I cant wait to get this JL amp off of my bike. I think im gonna ride the 45 minutes home from work today with no music at all. Lord knows I dont want to blow another one. I did end up reducing my bluetooth volume down to about 70% (volume on 11 of 15) and turning the radio volume back down to 30 (from 33 out of 40). Your thoughts??
So, I chalk it up to trying to power these TS-Ds with an underpowered JL amp. My procrastination with installing the TN4.900D has resulted in me blowing a speaker. Im thinking that due to the lack of power being sent to the TS-Ds (I have them ran in parallel so they are only getting like 50 watts each when the minimum RMS should be 80 watts), I overcompensated with my Bluetooth source and my head unit which resulted in distorted power going into the speakers. Correct me if im wrong, but thats what I believe happened.
So, I just ordered another pair from sonic electronix for $84 and they will arrive on friday. I cant wait to get this JL amp off of my bike. I think im gonna ride the 45 minutes home from work today with no music at all. Lord knows I dont want to blow another one. I did end up reducing my bluetooth volume down to about 70% (volume on 11 of 15) and turning the radio volume back down to 30 (from 33 out of 40). Your thoughts??
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Lol....man I needed to power 6 speakers at the time because I was heading out of town when the other amp blew and the only one I knew that everyone was using was the JL amp. I knew it wasnt enough but I have been bullsh.tting around. I will get it done tonite!!!
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lmao!!!
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xd400/4. You wanna buy it? I have it for sale in the classifieds. Its a great amp if your speakers dont require a lot of power. But mine do so its got to go.
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Have you removed the 'blown' speaker yet for inspection ?? I've had a Pioneer do break the 'tweeter stalk' off, probably from vibration, and the fact that they are mounted sideways , in the bag....Just snapped the stalk of, careful not to short the wires, and bolted it up until the new ones arrived ! Sounded GREAT !!
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Have you removed the 'blown' speaker yet for inspection ?? I've had a Pioneer do break the 'tweeter stalk' off, probably from vibration, and the fact that they are mounted sideways , in the bag....Just snapped the stalk of, careful not to short the wires, and bolted it up until the new ones arrived ! Sounded GREAT !!
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Lol...you'll probably be gone by the time I get off (7:30). And Alpharetta is about 45 minutes from Conyers. Im sure the opportunity will arise again and thanks for the offer.
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