The Official Acoustic Audio Subwoofer Owners Thread

[mj79]

Originally Posted by ryandubbz

So do i have to start an rma now since its not happening on my other sub. Also guys the hum is there when the rca is disconnected, an even when i plug the sub into a different ac outlet

also i think you have to wait til tomorrow , call them, then they email you the RA, then you fill it out, send it back, then they send you a RA #

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by 4x12

I need to replace the pin's that hold the front grill in place, any of you know where I can find these? My wifes friend broke two pins while trying to remove the grill to see the driver thank god shes hot & big breasted because I almost snapped!

Problem is this, I can't contact AA since they don't ship to Canada... any idea's?

Joe

It is perfectly ok for hot women to touch your subwoofer. You should get upset only when pets or men touch your subwoofer and do damage.

You can buy grille pins and pegs from the following sources.

http://meniscusaudio.com/grille-fasteners-c-108.html

http://www.parts-express.com/wizards...TOKEN=58315966

http://www.simplyspeakers.com/11speakergrills.htm

[tallison24]

Originally Posted by duneaholic

Yeah I thought so too. Here's my issue with the deep discount in a nutshell.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...postcount=2106

Lots of Bogus stuff, I agree.

[vega2K]

This thread is massive, so does anyone happen to know the diameter of the opening of the HD-12"? I want to avoid having to open it up if someone already knows the answer. I am looking to upgrade the 12" driver and would appreciate it. Thanks.

[mj79]

Originally Posted by tallison24

Lots of Bogus stuff, I agree.

agreed , near false advertisement there.. My amp was defective out of the box, but since i opened it , the "satisfaction guarantee" is now gone.. I mean this is ridiculous to have a "warranty " like that .. If its defective you can send it back, but you cant open the box....

[mj79]

Originally Posted by vega2k

this thread is massive, so does anyone happen to know the diameter of the opening of the hd-12"? I want to avoid having to open it up if someone already knows the answer. I am looking to upgrade the 12" driver and would appreciate it. Thanks.

10 5/8

[ryandubbz]

Originally Posted by mj79

10 5/8

Hey mj79, The sub hums even when the Subwoofer cable is disconnected, and it does it in every outlet of my house. But my cheap htib yamaha one doesnt hum at all.

Does humming hurt the speaker? Should i try to get them to rma it?

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by vega2K

This thread is massive, so does anyone happen to know the diameter of the opening of the HD-12"? I want to avoid having to open it up if someone already knows the answer. I am looking to upgrade the 12" driver and would appreciate it. Thanks.

I believe the diameter is around 11". I upgraded the driver a couple of times. See post #3 of this thread. There are two problems when you replace the driver.
1. The diameter of the round opening is too small and you have to widen it in order to fit any other driver. I could not fit either the Elemental Designs driver nor Dayton driver from Parts Express and spent about an hour using a Wood File to widen the opening.
2. The driver of the AA sub has 6 screw holes and almost all other subwoofer drivers have 8 screw holes. You need to drill new holes on the box.

[ZIPPO]

Originally Posted by ryandubbz

So do i have to start an rma now since its not happening on my other sub. Also guys the hum is there when the rca is disconnected, an even when i plug the sub into a different ac outlet

Originally Posted by ZIPPO

This is from this manual( page 7 ): http://www.acousticaudiodirect.com./...Sub_Manual.pdf

Humming Sound

" If you experience a hum when plugging the power cord into an electrical outlet, you are experiencing an electrical interferance in your house's wiring.
Option 1:Plug the subwoofer into a different AC outlet in the room, one that isn't supplying power to your components (A/V receiver, TV, cable box, etc.)
Option 2:Buy a grounding adapter that changes the 3 prong power plug on the powered subwoofer to a 2 prong power plug for proper grounding. Screw the connector on the adaptor to your switchplate (the screw connects the ground). You should also invest in a set of quality RCA cables that are shielded from electrical interference. "

Have you tried Option 2 yet?

[mj79]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

I believe the diameter is around 11". I upgraded the driver a couple of times. See post #3 of this thread. There are two problems when you replace the driver.
1. The diameter of the round opening is too small and you have to widen it in order to fit any other driver. I could not fit either the Elemental Designs driver nor Dayton driver from Parts Express and spent about an hour using a Wood File to widen the opening.
2. The driver of the AA sub has 6 screw holes and almost all other subwoofer drivers have 8 screw holes. You need to drill new holes on the box.

True, It might say 11" like BD says but I have a spare HD sub 12 enclosure from my first one that went bad where i had to send the amp and sub back.. The diamater on this was 10 5/8, you could get 10 3/4 out of it, otherwise sand it down a bit, but i was at LEAST 1/4 short of 11"

[mj79]

Originally Posted by ZIPPO

Have you tried Option 2 yet?

he said it does it basically all the time, nomatter what outlet, but not with the htib sub.. I dunno ryan, I would have to say rcas... Thats the "cheapest way to start....

[mj79]

pm sent Ryan, Suggestion.. Order a nice RG6 cable from monoprice, and deal with the humm till it gets there, ( with monoprice it will only be a few days anyways ) check it, if it still does it Then you will at least have a very good sub cable and you will know its the AA amp.. Cheapest and best way to go considering It doesn't seem like you have a good rca for your sub anyways

[billlh]

Originally Posted by tallison24

Lots of Bogus stuff, I agree.

I have to say my dealings with AA were completely different. My sub arrived with some minor cosmetic damage. I tried calling them and that didn't work. So then I sent an email. I received a responce right away. My problem was handled by the same person from start to finish. They asked for pictures of the damage. I provided them, they offered to replace the sub or refund some of my money. I asked for the credit and it was put in my PayPal account the same day. I don't know what more you can ask for? Maybe some people just aren't patient enough? I really like my sub it was a lot cheaper then the PA-120 which i looked at hard before I bought this one. If I had it to do again I wouldn't change a thing.

Billl

[ryandubbz]

Originally Posted by mj79

pm sent Ryan, Suggestion.. Order a nice RG6 cable from monoprice, and deal with the humm till it gets there, ( with monoprice it will only be a few days anyways ) check it, if it still does it Then you will at least have a very good sub cable and you will know its the AA amp.. Cheapest and best way to go considering It doesn't seem like you have a good rca for your sub anyways

How can it be the RCA though? It hums/buzzes when the rca isnt even plugged in to the sub? Im using a rg59u 25ft cable i bought from monoprice just recently.

[duneaholic]

Originally Posted by billlh

I have to say my dealings with AA were completely different. My sub arrived with some minor cosmetic damage. I tried calling them and that didn't work. So then I sent an email. I received a responce right away. My problem was handled by the same person from start to finish. They asked for pictures of the damage. I provided them, they offered to replace the sub or refund some of my money. I asked for the credit and it was put in my PayPal account the same day. I don't know what more you can ask for? Maybe some people just aren't patient enough? I really like my sub it was a lot cheaper then the PA-120 which i looked at hard before I bought this one. If I had it to do again I wouldn't change a thing.

Billl

On something like that they can get paid via shipping insurance claim. But if there's a problem with the sub then it's a different story.

[duneaholic]

Originally Posted by ryandubbz

How can it be the RCA though? It hums/buzzes when the rca isnt even plugged in to the sub? Im using a rg59u 25ft cable i bought from monoprice just recently.

Have you tried the 3 to 2 prong adapter?

[ZIPPO]

Originally Posted by ZIPPO

This is from this manual( page 7 ): http://www.acousticaudiodirect.com./...Sub_Manual.pdf

"
Option 2:[Buy a grounding adapter that changes the 3 prong power plug on the powered subwoofer to a 2 prong power plug for proper grounding. Screw the connector on the adaptor to your switchplate (the screw connects the ground). "

Originally Posted by mj79

he said it does it basically all the time, nomatter what outlet, but not with the htib sub.. I dunno ryan, I would have to say rcas... Thats the "cheapest way to start....

He hasn't said he's tried Option 2 yet. It's a cheap fix( cheaper than a new RCA sub cable ), using a grounding adapter like these:

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Acoustic Audio suggested this as a solution for "Humming Sound". Give it a try it might work.

[vega2K]

Thank you mj79 and Big Daddy!

[ryandubbz]

Originally Posted by ZIPPO

He hasn't said he's tried Option 2 yet. It's a cheap fix( cheaper than a new RCA sub cable ), using a grounding adapter like these:

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Acoustic Audio suggested this as a solution for "Humming Sound". Give it a try it might work.

The AC Plug on the sub is already only 2 prongs, and it hums/buzzes when the RCA cable isnt even hooked up to the sub

[ZIPPO]

Originally Posted by ryandubbz

The AC Plug on the sub is already only 2 prongs

That's odd. I wonder why they'd suggest using a grounding adapter to change "the 3 prong power plug on the powered subwoofer to a 2 prong power plug for proper grounding.", when the powered subwoofer is using a 2 prong power plug to begin with?

Do they have a tech support line? If not return it.