The Official Acoustic Audio Subwoofer Owners Thread

[gatorstang]

Originally Posted by jaejw1

is it just me (my cellphone not having a good connection while driving ;-)) or are the last two pics unvisible

The last pic is really blurry, yes. The other two show a clear shot of the spikes, however, the closest spike is blurred, due to depth.

[callas01]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

ROFLMAO! Oh grow up, callas - lmao. Ba-zing!

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

[statikcat]

Figures, mine came with some damages. There are a few small chips on the front revealing brown where it should be black, etc. That is not the end of the world but in addition there is a big gash in the back. The box is in perfect condition so it seems like it was lazily placed in the box like this. So I call Deep Discount and have to leave a message. Terrible service. So far big thumbs down for me. This is exactly why I do not like ordering off no name websites from no name companies.

Also, is the grill supposed to snap on or stay? Mine doesnt really latch on .. it just kind of falls off. Wth!

[JJ]

Sorry to hear, Statik. It's a chance we all take ordering online, especially from, like you said, no name brands. Today I feared mine had died on me, and in my head I said, 'Figures'. But turns out that I had disconnected its subwoofer cable last night when I was tweaking with my Dynamo without realizing it. Remember you didn't pay too much. If you bought it off eBay, you should be able to have some leverage - hence why I got it off eBay instead of DeepDiscount's website itself.

And sadly, the grille is supposed to stay in place. Send us some pictures of this.

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by statikcat

Figures, mine came with some damages. There are a few small chips on the front revealing brown where it should be black, etc. That is not the end of the world but in addition there is a big gash in the back. The box is in perfect condition so it seems like it was lazily placed in the box like this. So I call Deep Discount and have to leave a message. Terrible service. So far big thumbs down for me. This is exactly why I do not like ordering off no name websites from no name companies.

Sorry to hear that. Does the subwoofer and the amplifier work properly?

Unfortunately, this sometimes happens. Several of our members have had problems with the speakers and other equipment from name brand manufacturers such as Polk. The funniest thing was that one of the Polk speakers sent to one of the members had its driver installed upside down. I believe it belonged to CrazyBlue. Another member received speakers from another company with all the drivers loose. I believe another member had major problems with his ED sub. Eventually ED sent him another driver.

In the age of mass production, I suppose we should expect this. Fortunately, the majority of people haven't had any problems with their shipment from Deep Discount.

[jaejw1]

well i just got an email from deepdiscount... the 15" in black wont be available for another 30-45 days... wow

[statikcat]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

And sadly, the grille is supposed to stay in place. Send us some pictures of this.

Well it kinds of stays.. but does not lock in at all. Almost like it is just resting on the outer rim. If you tap it a few times it starts to fall off.

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

Sorry to hear that. Does the subwoofer and the amplifier work properly?

Unfortunately, this sometimes happens. Several of our members have had problems with the speakers and other equipment from name brand manufacturers such as Polk. The funniest thing was that one of the Polk speakers sent to one of the members had its driver installed upside down. I believe it belonged to CrazyBlue. Another member received speakers from another company with all the drivers loose. I believe another member had major problems with his ED sub. Eventually ED sent him another driver.

In the age of mass production, I suppose we should expect this. Fortunately, the majority of people haven't had any problems with their shipment from Deep Discount.

Yes, well hopefully DD gets back to me so we can resolve the issue. It still is a great looking subwoofer. The main damage is in the back. Some of the corners are a little ruff.

The good news is so far it sounds great. A/B it with my other sub and it is louder and pushes a bit farther without choking/distorting.

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by statikcat

Well it kinds of stays.. but does not lock in at all. Almost like it is just resting on the outer rim. If you tap it a few times it starts to fall off.

Yes, well hopefully DD gets back to me so we can resolve the issue. It still is a great looking subwoofer. The main damage is in the back. Some of the corners are a little ruff.

The good news is so far it sounds great. A/B it with my other sub and it is louder and pushes a bit farther without choking/distorting.

One or two pins on the grille for another member was broken. I believe Deep Discount sent him new pins. I don't remember who it was. You may have to go back and check the posts.

What color is yours?

If it makes you feel any better, I accidentally scratched the beatiful cherry side of my subwoofer. My wife doesn't know or she will kill me. As long as the subwoofer plays well, I am not in a habbit of going to the corner and looking at the scratch. As long as WAF is happy, I am happy.

[JJ]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

As long as the subwoofer plays well, I am not in a habbit of going to the corner and looking at the scratch. As long as WAF is happy, I am happy.

I would hope you're not a hobbit.

[statikcat]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

One or two pins on the grille for another member was broken. I believe Deep Discount sent him new pins. I don't remember who it was. You may have to go back and check the posts.

What color is yours?

Interesting.. I looked at the grill under the light and all 4 pins appear to be broken. The pins are the round plastic things that stick out into the point on the inside of the grill right? One is entirely cracked in half .. and the others the pin/points of them are all jagged like the ends snapped off. However if I put a little pressure on the plastic pins they seem to be glued to the wood. How would one replace just the pins and not just the whole grill? Thanks!

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

I would hope you're not a hobbit.

I am getting bombarded with PM's. My PM inbox is already full and I need to delete messages. Unfortunately, I don't have the time to re-read my posts and check for spelling. For your information, I am actually a HOBBIT.

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by statikcat

Interesting.. I looked at the grill under the light and all 4 pins appear to be broken. The pins are the round plastic things that stick out into the point on the inside of the grill right? One is entirely cracked in half .. and the others the pin/points of them are all jagged like the ends snapped off. However if I put a little pressure on the plastic pins they seem to be glued to the wood. How would one replace just the pins and not just the whole grill? Thanks!

I am not 100% certain, but you may be able to remove the old pins with a knife or screwdriver and use glue to paste new ones. Parts Express is a good source for these things, but according to that user, Deep Discount sent him pins.

[aramis109]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

I am getting bombarded with PM's. My PM inbox is already full and I need to delete messages. Unfortunately, I don't have the time to re-read my posts and check for spelling. For your information, I am actually a HOBBIT.

Sorry Mr. Frodo- I know I've been contributing to that!

[JJ]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

I am getting bombarded with PM's. My PM inbox is already full and I need to delete messages. Unfortunately, I don't have the time to re-read my posts and check for spelling. For your information, I am actually a HOBBIT.

Meh, you're a bit too old for all this multi-tasking, Pops, that's why you've got this young rapscallion out to look after your spelling.

[crazyBLUE]

This one

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

This one

I have only one friend. CrazyBlue, thanks for your support.

You should take a high resolution picture, enlarge it, put it in a frame, and mail it to Mathew Polk, C/O Polk Audio. Send copies to all the HT magazines.

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

I have only one friend. CrazyBlue, thanks for your support.

You should take a high resolution picture, enlarge it, put it in a frame, and mail it to Mathew Polk, C/O Polk Audio. Send copies to all the HT magazines.

DONE !! Just for you BD !

[statikcat]

Did you just unscrew the faceplate and rotate it or did you have to get a new speaker?

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by statikcat

Did you just unscrew the faceplate and rotate it or did you have to get a new speaker?

I have done nothing with it ! Why ~ the speaker sounds just fine so I see no reason to do anything ! It could be the only one on earth like that too !!

[JJ]

Originally Posted by statikcat

Did you just unscrew the faceplate and rotate it or did you have to get a new speaker?

I know I would've had to, my OCD wouldn't let me keep it that way...but I know Crazy wouldn't mind! That's why he's Crazy! I'm sure it makes no audible difference