Finally got RE Destroyer sub but...

[theaznj 10+ year member]

//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif So i was very excited today to finally se the fedex guy drop off my package today. I have been wanting to hear one of these subs for longest time. I right away opened it up and tested its ohms to make sure i wire it correctly and i wire it to .7 in parallel. by the way, this thing is heavy compared to the last 15" sub i had(earthquake magma). Here are some pictures i took right after taking out of package.

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n103/theaznj/11142006002.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n103/theaznj/11142006001.jpg

While installing the best i noticed the cone is VERY stiff and the surround area seems fine(kind if like when touching a blown speaker). I think to myself that this is a heavy duty speaker and it just probly needs some power to make it move. Then i beast into the box and then hooked it up in the car and i hear little to no bass. I turn it up about 1/4 way and i hear little bit but it sounds very high pitch for subs esp a 15". Then i turn it up some more and it starts making this crap sound. The sound u get when blowing a speaker with way too much wattage. I kind of give the sub a kock with my finger on the cone lightly and it doesn't even budge and is very high pitch(most subs i do that to give off a low tone or at least move). What is going on? The sub reads .7 ohms but plays and feels like it is dead. Also if it helps i'm powering it with orion 2500d. Any Ideas?

By the way i just bought this sub from a member on here last week.

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[jmanpc 5,000+ posts]

motor knocked out of alignment?

 

[jmanpc 5,000+ posts]

in the second pic, the motor looks like its a little to the right.

 

[Chevyaudio 5,000+ posts]

The motor looks shifted in your second pic. Its hard to tell because of the light though.

 

[Rc 415 10+ year member]

where are you located i'd be willing to check it out and help you

 

[PESteele 10+ year member]

you got ripped who you buy it from

 

[Chevyaudio 5,000+ posts]

you got ripped who you buy it from

Don't be so quick to point fingers...A motor can become un aligned by a drop. This could of just of easily happend durring shipping.

 

[theaznj 10+ year member]

I didn't even think to look at the motor when i pulled it out. I guess i never really had that problem to look for it.

where are you located i'd be willing to check it out and help you

I'm in oakland, i would REALLLY appreciate any help

 

[Chevyaudio 5,000+ posts]

Take detailed pics in GOOD lighting, of a side profile shot like your second pic.

 

[theaznj 10+ year member]

Don't be so quick to point fingers...A motor can become un aligned by a drop. This could of just of easily happend durring shipping.

Yea i dont want to blame the seller, they did very nice job in packing it, i Hope it wasn't stupid fedex that screwed me over. I swear i never have good luck with shipping companies.

 

[theaznj 10+ year member]

Take detailed pics in GOOD lighting, of a side profile shot like your second pic.

I'll probably pull the sub out tomorrow if i have to. i really rather not but i guess i'll probably have to pull it out anyways.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

It happens. Top plate probably shifted.

nG

 

[theaznj 10+ year member]

I'm guessing this is not but, is there a easy or cheap way to fix this? Do i have to get it reconed or something? I just spent quite a bit of money on this thing and i am really not trying to spend another big chunk of money and time to get it working

 

[Rc 415 10+ year member]

I didn't even think to look at the motor when i pulled it out. I guess i never really had that problem to look for it.


I'm in oakland, i would REALLLY appreciate any help

hmm oakland is pretty far from me, but this guy is pretty cool and lives in your area, get in touch with him he can help you out.

ssj2xxgotenxx

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/member.php?u=9786

 

[Chevyaudio 5,000+ posts]

I'm guessing this is not but, is there a easy or cheap way to fix this? Do i have to get it reconed or something? I just spent quite a bit of money on this thing and i am really not trying to spend another big chunk of money and time to get it working

RE will have to fix it...like nG said. The destroyers have had a problem of the Top Plate shifting on them...Do a search. There was a member here not to long ago (a few weeks) that had this same thing happen to him durring shipping.