drseth

Hi,

My factory sound system has a subwoofer that starts buzzing at 1/3 volume. I bought an EBay subwoofer, and once installed, it sounded as bad as the original one. I took the subwoofer to an audio shop, who referred me to a place that refurbishes speakers. The man there looked it over, hooked it up to a meter, and said the subwoofer was fine and that something in the car was rattling.

Once I got home, and checked for something that was rattling, and, sure enough, it was the sub buzzing. I unbolted the sub and reconnected it, and it was buzzing in my hand.

Seems like no one carries anything that will fit. What am I to do? I don't want to buy a new head unit if I can get a replacement sub to replace the blown ones.

Teal Sc400

Have u replaced or tested the sound quality of the rear/side door speakers? If u still have stock the rears r the first to deteriorate. I experienced and replaced my rear speakers and did a DIY. If interested?

drseth

Thanks for the reply. I changed out the rear speakers with some 4 inch Kenwood 4 ohm coax speakers, but that didn't help with sub buzzing bolted down and in my hand.

Zerodrag

iTrader: (5)

You sure it isn't an issue with the foam surround going bad? Seems like it's a common issue with the LS430 subwoofers. If so, then this thread here may be useful in pointing out where to go for parts needed...

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...great-now.html

drseth

Thanks for the reply. I tried using a 6x9 Coaxial speaker in an enclosure connected to sub wires, and it started buzzing like the other subwoofers. It was suggested that it may be a problem with the sub amp or head unit. I found a Kicker PX200.1 sub amp for ATVs, 100w@1 ohm on Amazon for under $50, which is what I need. The plan once it arrives is to patch it in where the amp is located and give it a try. If it works, I will let you know.

I am not looking to enter any stereo system contests, but want crisp sound. Being the other speakers don't sound bad, I am keeping my fingers crossed that the sub amp is the problem.