05-11-2012, 06:32 PM | #1 |
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Boston Acoustics Speaker
Hi everybody! I've been lurking here for quite a while, even before I purchased my 2011 IOM 2SS and have always found tons of useful info on the board. Hate for my first post to be a request, but I here it goes..
Took my car into the dealer to get the left rear speaker replaced b/c it was blown. When I go to pick it up, I notice a difference in sound between the left and right. The replaced speaker is noticeably weaker in bass and overall sound. I asked them if they were sure it was the right one and they assured me it was. It was replaced with part #20984302.. And when I go to google it, it seems like that's just the stock speaker. I can't find the part # for a rear Boston Acoustics speaker anywhere. Is that the right part # and could it be something else attributing to the sound difference? Or is there a part # I can give them to make sure I get a BA speaker? Just doesn't sound the same! I hope someone out there can help! |
05-11-2012, 06:38 PM | #2 |
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http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116019
It's the same speaker with the same part number, BA is 2ohm and regular is 4ohm, your speaker might not be hooked up to the factory amp somehow. I really have no idea though.... |
05-11-2012, 06:39 PM | #3 |
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You know there is an audio section? I blew through both Boston
6 X 9's and even if under warranty, you'd be better off just buying better quality. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=29 |
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Sorry, I forgot about the audio section.. If I could move it there, I would.
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05-11-2012, 07:14 PM | #5 |
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Is it the driver side 6x9 ?
Check to see if all the wires are connected exactly the same as the passenger side 6x9 |
05-11-2012, 07:39 PM | #6 |
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Does it cost to get a speaker replaced or is it under warranty?
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05-11-2012, 08:52 PM | #7 |
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I've read about a lot of blown speakers. How does it happen? Radio all the way up? Bass all the way up? Or is it just from moderate volume say 20 or 25 on the volume display. I have the BA sound and I'm just wondering what I have to do to avoid blowing out speakers.
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You take it in. They insist on "checking it out" themselves. (Got to charge that warranty time to GM). I waited. Almost two hours later, they pull my car up and tell me it IS blown and they have to order it. When it comes in, another trip to the dealership. ANOTHER two hours waiting for them to replace it. Two trips. Four hours. No thanks. |
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[QUOTE=B@tman;4948425]http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116019
It's the same speaker with the same part number, BA is 2ohm and regular is 4ohm, your speaker might not be hooked up to the factory amp somehow. I really have no idea though....[/QUOTE if this the case, your speaker is drawing only 1/2 the power from the amp(4ohm resistance vs 2 ohms), thus sounding like 1/2 the volume. |
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All the rear speakers have/had do was normal volume and bass. I kept the BA speakers when I upgraded and installed the sub. Live and learn. |
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The BA speakers are crap IMO. They will be replaced with Alpines!
It would have been nice if they would have at least went with the Bose system that is in the Tahoes. |
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05-11-2012, 10:08 PM | #13 |
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Ya, didn't mean to get off the original topic there. If you are noticing a difference in sound quality then I would suggest just replacing them with a better brand.... Save the hassle of wasting time at the dealer etc. etc.
Unless, of course, you are wanting to keep everything factory... Heck, I would offer you mine but I just got the car..! New speakers and sub is on the to do list though... |
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Yea they r still under warranty so I figure I'll get them to replace for free (paying my time of course) and if they blow after that I'll just go better quality. It just went for no real reason though, I don't max out the volume ever.
After looking into my speaker problem again, I couldn't really figure out what was going on.. Looked like the same speaker and that it was installed correctly from what I could tell. Then took another look at the paperwork.. The tech's note says he replaced the RIGHT speaker, not the left! Going in there on Monday to give them a piece of my mind and get the left one replaced. UGH!! |
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