Possible frankensub??

[Umphism]

So I took my massive audio hippo 122 out of my box and noticed black rubber/plastic in my box and started looking at my sub. Looks like the voice coil is rubbing? I called massive and they said im not covered by warranty since I bought it off Amazon. They gave me 2 choices either pay $200 for a trade in or buy a recone kit from them for $130. My question is can I put different parts on my motor and basket? I really like the surrounds on the sundown subs...so would I be able to use sundown parts on my hippo 122? Is there any parts that are compatible? I wanna get my hands dirty

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[A_Contraptions]

the stuff you found in the box was likely chunks of that junk ca glue flaking off the former. run it till it dies. after that you can build it with other parts

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

I say run it until the end too

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

So I took my massive audio hippo 122 out of my box and noticed black rubber/plastic in my box and started looking at my sub. Looks like the voice coil is rubbing? I called massive and they said im not covered by warranty since I bought it off Amazon. They gave me 2 choices either pay $200 for a trade in or buy a recone kit from them for $130. My question is can I put different parts on my motor and basket? I really like the surrounds on the sundown subs...so would I be able to use sundown parts on my hippo 122? Is there any parts that are compatible? I wanna get my hands dirty

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I had the same problem with brand new Massive subs ...reason I got rid of all their stuff I had...I sold the last amp yesterday ...

 

[Umphism]

So I can use sundown parts? If so which one

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[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

So I can use sundown parts? If so which one
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You'll have to measure the coil ..length and diameter...I use a digital micrometer ...

 

[Umphism]

I know its a 3 inch coil

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[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

I know its a 3 inch coil
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The coils will have different lengths ...then figure on which VC you need...If your doing the recone yourself...You'll need to make sure the basket is well cleaned for the new glue to stick die grinders work well...just properly shim and center coil to prevent rub...

 

[Umphism]

Hopefully the specs are the same (fingers crossed)

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[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

Hopefully the specs are the same (fingers crossed)
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With thev measured specs 3" diameter coil and ?? length you should be able to find a match...length is very important or they will bottom out...if too long ..or not perform properly if too short...they are designed to react with the subs internal motor magnetic force ...

 

[Umphism]

I believe its 4inch? I tried searching and I can't seem to find it.. Could someone help me find the specs? And possibly help find a drop in recone kit that's compatible with the hippo 122

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[Umphism]

Bump

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[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

the stuff you found in the box was likely chunks of that junk ca glue flaking off the former. run it till it dies. after that you can build it with other parts

Jeff, tis that you?!

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

Massive Audio Hippo-122 12" Hippo Series Car Subwoofer

There ya go.

Please note, if you buy something, get to know it.

 

[A_Contraptions]

Jeff, tis that you?!

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