The Official Acoustic Audio Subwoofer Owners Thread

[jstutman]

Originally Posted by ryandubbz

Hey guys i was close to the sub tonight, and I noticed an audible hum coming from the sub even with the receiver turned off. So I unplugged the rca from the receiver to the sub and it still has this hum coming from the sub. So i unplugged it from the surge protector, and plugged it into another slot and it still has this hum coming from the sub!!!

Is this bad? If so how can i fix it??

Hum back

If the AMP is still plugged in, your probably hearing an electrical hum coming from it

[callas01]

Originally Posted by tallison24

Thanks guys, has the thread been pretty much void of any people receiving these lately that have been totally disappointed? I'd look more myself but looked thru it enough for one day. Thanks again.

2nd thought has any of you owners matched up the cherry finish vs. the Energy RC cherry finish. I tried to do a search on that also to no avail.

You could look on http://www.thedeepdiscount.com at the subs and then see what the color roughly looks like compared to your speakers.

By the way, what Energys do you have?

[ryandubbz]

Originally Posted by jstutman

Hum back

If the AMP is still plugged in, your probably hearing an electrical hum coming from it

Ya I tried plugging it into a different outlet and it still hums??

You had the same problem??

How do you fix it or do i just deal wit it.

Its a hum/buzz sound

[tallison24]

Originally Posted by callas01

You could look on http://www.thedeepdiscount.com at the subs and then see what the color roughly looks like compared to your speakers.

By the way, what Energys do you have?

I actually have them being shipped from Vann's right now. They are 2 RC10's, 2 RCmini and an RCmini cc coming from another source. I have actually never seen the cherry except on the net.
Hope you're happy with yours. I am replacing a 20 year olod 5.0 Sony system.

[ZIPPO]

Originally Posted by ryandubbz

Ya I tried plugging it into a different outlet and it still hums??

You had the same problem??

How do you fix it or do i just deal wit it.

Its a hum/buzz sound

I 've never had a sub do this. Did your old sub do this? Did you try giving Acoustic Audio tech support a call yet?

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. "

[duneaholic]

Originally Posted by tallison24

Thanks guys, has the thread been pretty much void of any people receiving these lately that have been totally disappointed? I'd look more myself but looked thru it enough for one day. Thanks again.

2nd thought has any of you owners matched up the cherry finish vs. the Energy RC cherry finish. I tried to do a search on that also to no avail.

This is what I was wondering when I got mine. I couldn't ever determine if there was just a bad batch out there or not. Seems like I just got a defective one. After I tore into mine(after they told me they wouldn't warranty it since I hadn't filled out the warranty card) I saw where it looked to have been worked on before. You just get bad products sometimes. I rolled the dice and lost. Chalk one up to experience. I have since put a new(dayton amp) in it and it's pretty dam impressive! I just wasn't happy with how The Deep Discount treats their customers. Good luck deciding on your purchase!

[juanchibiris]

Talking about the humming, did you think the power conditioners actually help whit that??, ,i was looking at some Belkin Power conditioner.

[ZIPPO]

Originally Posted by duneaholic

This is what I was wondering when I got mine. I couldn't ever determine if there was just a bad batch out there or not. Seems like I just got a defective one. After I tore into mine(after they told me they wouldn't warranty it since I hadn't filled out the warranty card) I saw where it looked to have been worked on before. You just get bad products sometimes. I rolled the dice and lost. Chalk one up to experience. I have since put a new(dayton amp) in it and it's pretty dam impressive! I just wasn't happy with how The Deep Discount treats their customers. Good luck deciding on your purchase!

Customer Support is very important. I'd rather pay more & have good customer support.
How'd your HD-SUB12 compare to your PA-120?

[tallison24]

Originally Posted by duneaholic

This is what I was wondering when I got mine. I couldn't ever determine if there was just a bad batch out there or not. Seems like I just got a defective one. After I tore into mine(after they told me they wouldn't warranty it since I hadn't filled out the warranty card) I saw where it looked to have been worked on before. You just get bad products sometimes. I rolled the dice and lost. Chalk one up to experience. I have since put a new(dayton amp) in it and it's pretty dam impressive! I just wasn't happy with how The Deep Discount treats their customers. Good luck deciding on your purchase!

Pretty cheesy for just forgetting to fill out the card. Had to be a record of your purchase. Makes me wonder if the PA-120 is the safer pick, just not sure of the vinyl cherry vs wood on the HD-sub12.

[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

[duneaholic]

Originally Posted by ZIPPO

Customer Support is very important. I'd rather pay more & have good customer support.
How'd your AA12 compare to your PA-120?

They are pretty comparable but the PA-120 beats it in all categories really. Looks especially. I still don't think the AA does the lower frequencies (below 25hz) any better than the PA does. They both can do it but not very well or loud without distortion. Customer service on the PA is without a doubt better.

[neos_peace]

Originally Posted by 4x12

thank god shes hot & big breasted because I almost snapped!

Had to with that post. lol

[ryan4blu]

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

dude, freaky avatar man...

anyone interested in buying a AA HD-12 in cherry, only hooked up for a week? i have a listing in the trade forum, but getting no action. let me know

[duneaholic]

Originally Posted by tallison24

Pretty cheesy for just forgetting to fill out the card. Had to be a record of your purchase. Makes me wonder if the PA-120 is the safer pick, just not sure of the vinyl cherry vs wood on the HD-sub12.

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

[4x12]

Originally Posted by ryan4blu

dude, freaky avatar man...

anyone interested in buying a AA HD-12 in cherry, only hooked up for a week? i have a listing in the trade forum, but getting no action. let me know

PM a price dude...

[ryan4blu]

Originally Posted by 4x12

PM a price dude...

here is the link to the thread https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=126174

[ryandubbz]

I plugged in my yamaha htib sub that i have and it doesnt hum? This would suck if i have to send my new acoustic audio sub back. Unless the hum doesnt hurt anything???

[mj79]

Originally Posted by ryandubbz

I plugged in my yamaha htib sub that i have and it doesnt hum? This would suck if i have to send my new acoustic audio sub back. Unless the hum doesnt hurt anything???

it shouldnt be there.. Could be an amp issue or rca's .. Options are pretty limited on this one

[ryandubbz]

Originally Posted by mj79

it shouldnt be there.. Could be an amp issue or rca's .. Options are pretty limited on this one

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

[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

sounds like rcas, but you said they dont humm when the htib sub is plugged in? are the rcas touching each other? Are they descent or cheaper? shielded?