Subs damage 6x9's?
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Subs damage 6x9's? HELP!
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I just bought A new set of MB Quart 6x9's for the back for My honda accord 99. I also have a punch 800.2 amp with two Resonant Engineering SE subs. I have heard rumors that a sub can damage the cone of the 6x9 because it pushes air upward and causes distortion. Lately i have been noticing a lot more distortion out of the rear's. If subwoofers do in fact damage 6x9's, what can i do to prevent this? Will it soon kill my 6x9's if i don't do somthing about it?
I just bought A new set of MB Quart 6x9's for the back for My honda accord 99. I also have a punch 800.2 amp with two Resonant Engineering SE subs. I have heard rumors that a sub can damage the cone of the 6x9 because it pushes air upward and causes distortion. Lately i have been noticing a lot more distortion out of the rear's. If subwoofers do in fact damage 6x9's, what can i do to prevent this? Will it soon kill my 6x9's if i don't do somthing about it?
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if you have a coupe i would even take out the rear speakers and use a nice set of components in the front. a couple of ways to do it if you still want to keep your 6x9's is to make a blow hole or seal off the 6x9's from underneath.
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disconnect your rear speakers, shut your trunk, turn up the stereo, look to see if the rears are still moving, if they are then theres a lot of pressure in your trunk and it could damage them. if not then you should be fine.
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Foam baffles would help. I got mine from Crutchfield. But now the 6x9s are long gone. The two holes in the rear deck act more like a port for the sub h:
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I would remove and sell the 6x9's, and put the factory speaker covers over the holes. Then, I would get a good set of components for the front. You do not need rear speakers, especially if you have a coupe. Also, the openings created in your rear deck will alow more bass to come inside of the cabin. All of this will add up to a better sound stage up front. IMO, rear speakers are just for the passengers.
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What kind of deck do you have? The one I have (Pioneer Premier 730) lets you play the sub in reverse mode - in short, your problem is solved. Otherwise use the baffles for the 6x9's. A lot of people are going to tell you to lose the rears (which is fine), but I personally like a little sound from the rear. I have a Integra sedan, so it is similar to your Accord..........try out a few different scenarios and see what you like best. As I said, I tried it without rears, but I didn't like it (currently it is heavily faded to the front, but there is still some sound from the rears).
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Originally Posted by pnthr30
The one I have (Pioneer Premier 730) lets you play the sub in reverse mode - in short, your problem is solved.
Cutting relief holes between the trunk and cabin is the only solution beside pulling the 6x9's out.
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I have an Alpine 9830 head unit... but could playing them in reverse really help?? I also do have a very nice set of components... MB Quart Premiums..they sound awesome.