Anyone blow out their speakers?

farmosh203 · 02-17-2010, 08:47 AM

I always thought my speakers were louder when I first bought the car. I remember only going up to 20 or so when I first bought it. Over time, either my ears became more tolerant to the sound or my speakers got softer. I had the windows down on the highway, so 26 was a little louder than normal listening.

I didn't have the EQ adjusted in any way.

Today on the way driving to work, the FM channels all of the sudden stopped working, I just hear noise now. I'll call the dealer and bring it in.

semtex · 02-17-2010, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by feelzpwr91

you

Touring Sport w. Bose

feelzpwr91 · 02-17-2010, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Touring Sport w. Bose

i have a touring as well, ive blown my left side speaker once already, took it in and they replaced, but yea these speakers are kind of weak.

speedoflife · 02-17-2010, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by speedoflife

Bad smell = the former on your voice coils being fried. Smell like sulfur or burning, rotten eggs?

^^^?

Bose isn't as nice as everyone thinks. I've found their OEM setups to be slightly above mediocre. Nothing special at all.

Spec Jay · 02-17-2010, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

I keep my volume at 12. Funny, I actually like to stand a chance of hearing emergency vehicles as they approach.

everyones a smart ***.

its a shame this has happened to so many owners. its ok. i have a pair of zenclosure speaker Spacers ready to go =D

Zsteve · 02-17-2010, 09:32 AM

I bust my Bose at 30 all the time and with the Kicker amp and 8 inch woofer in the back it sounds great.

mick · 02-17-2010, 09:58 AM

i don't worry about them speakers as much as the ears of those who would play music that loud

Zsteve · 02-17-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mick

i don't worry about them speakers as much as the ears of those who would play music that loud

eh what you say? My hearing is already on the bad side from my job in the Army and probably from the stereos when I was younger. Plus when I have my stereo all the way up I usually have the windows down too so it doesnt sound as loud then. And the Bose turned all the wau up is loud but not overly loud like some aftermarket ones can get.

Plus if we worried about everything that could be bad for us we would have no fun at all. I know this guy that worries about bad foods, worries about girls and STDs even with condoms, etc.. He lives a very boring life IMO. He might lik eit but man its boring.

elmz · 02-17-2010, 10:44 AM

Man 26?! I usually have it on 20 at the most and that's with Bass and Treble at +5 already, any higher sounds distorted.

antman22 · 02-17-2010, 10:56 AM

yeah, i can't even fathom the stereo at 26...i think my ears would bleed. i prefer to listen to the engine however, so i usually only have it between 11-15....

TamZ · 02-17-2010, 11:47 AM

This thread makes me wonder what # I listen to mine on (in 5 months, I never realized there WAS a number LOL!) I know I listen to my music way too loud since I don't have to worry about having the kids in this car

Anxious to find out what "my #" is.

farmosh203 · 02-17-2010, 01:19 PM

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Bad smell = the former on your voice coils being fried. Smell like sulfur or burning, rotten eggs?

It could have smelt like this, I didn't pay too much attention to the type of smell because I was focused on how bad it smelt.

speedoflife · 02-17-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by farmosh203

It could have smelt like this, I didn't pay too much attention to the type of smell because I was focused on how bad it smelt.

If it smelled that bad, it probably was the speaker. Your amp should be fine. Just replace the speakers (if you go aftermarket, be sure to get the same impedance load) and you'll be good to go!

TamZ · 02-17-2010, 05:13 PM

Okay...I think I must be way denser than I thought I was. I don't see any numbers, just a line of bars that increase as I turn the volume up. Am I losing it??

P.S. I feel like whenever I post, I'm a thread killer LOL!

antman22 · 02-17-2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TamZ

Okay...I think I must be way denser than I thought I was. I don't see any numbers, just a line of bars that increase as I turn the volume up. Am I losing it??

P.S. I feel like whenever I post, I'm a thread killer LOL!

we're talking about the stereo on a base 370 hehe. the volume is measured in numbers.

02-17-2010, 09:32 AM	#21 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	I bust my Bose at 30 all the time and with the Kicker amp and 8 inch woofer in the back it sounds great. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

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TamZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 433 Drives: 2011 Mercedes GL 350 Rep Power: 16	This thread makes me wonder what # I listen to mine on (in 5 months, I never realized there WAS a number LOL!) I know I listen to my music way too loud since I don't have to worry about having the kids in this car Anxious to find out what "my #" is. __________________ Tammy

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TamZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 433 Drives: 2011 Mercedes GL 350 Rep Power: 16	Okay...I think I must be way denser than I thought I was. I don't see any numbers, just a line of bars that increase as I turn the volume up. Am I losing it?? P.S. I feel like whenever I post, I'm a thread killer LOL! __________________ Tammy Last edited by TamZ; 02-17-2010 at 05:14 PM. Reason: to change the line of "bears" to a line of bars. Lines of Bears would be scary :) LOL

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02-17-2010, 08:47 AM	#16 (permalink)
farmosh203 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 24 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z sport Rep Power: 16	I always thought my speakers were louder when I first bought the car. I remember only going up to 20 or so when I first bought it. Over time, either my ears became more tolerant to the sound or my speakers got softer. I had the windows down on the highway, so 26 was a little louder than normal listening. I didn't have the EQ adjusted in any way. Today on the way driving to work, the FM channels all of the sudden stopped working, I just hear noise now. I'll call the dealer and bring it in.

02-17-2010, 09:58 AM	#22 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 17	i don't worry about them speakers as much as the ears of those who would play music that loud

02-17-2010, 10:44 AM	#24 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 18	Man 26?! I usually have it on 20 at the most and that's with Bass and Treble at +5 already, any higher sounds distorted.

02-17-2010, 10:56 AM	#25 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 17	yeah, i can't even fathom the stereo at 26...i think my ears would bleed. i prefer to listen to the engine however, so i usually only have it between 11-15....