S197 8 INCH SUBS
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: ATL
RE: S197 8 INCH SUBS
The 8" midbass driver, woofers, whatever you want to call them are not pushing any kind of meaningful vocals in my s197. They are crossed over very low and could be replaced by "sub woofers". Those linked at Elemental Designs would probably be great other than you'd end up having some serious door rattle.
says hiththth
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,836
From: Alabama
RE: S197 8 INCH SUBS
ORIGINAL: scarslilpyro
I really don't care.
It's the princible.
You don't call 20" rims 24's. You don't call a 15" monitor 17".
I'm just trying to help you not sound like an idiot that doesn't know what he's talking about.
I really don't care.
It's the princible.
You don't call 20" rims 24's. You don't call a 15" monitor 17".
I'm just trying to help you not sound like an idiot that doesn't know what he's talking about.
You know, I'm just trying to help you not sound like an idiot who doesn't know what he is talking about.
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 194
From: Under My Hood!
RE: S197 8 INCH SUBS
Actually most of you are lost. There are 5 main types of speakers. Those are tweeter, midrange, midbass, woofer, and subwoofer. They are classified based on there respective frequecy response. The 8" speakers that are located in the doors of the S197's shaker 500/1000 are either a woofer or midbass. With a 1" tweeter and 3" midrange in the 5x7 plate in the upper location. The best upgrade for that setup is the DLS Iridium 8.3. it consist of a 1" tweeter, a 3" midrange, and a shallow 8" midbass. This is what I will be installing in my demo vehicle (yes I am an authorized dealer, I am not trying to get buisness, just educating).
This package is an IDEAL replacement. It has great power handling, fits without major modification, and has an excellent front stage presence.
This package is an IDEAL replacement. It has great power handling, fits without major modification, and has an excellent front stage presence.
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RE: S197 8 INCH SUBS
ORIGINAL: The Magician
Actually most of you are lost. There are 5 main types of speakers. Those are tweeter, midrange, midbass, woofer, and subwoofer. They are classified based on there respective frequecy response. The 8" speakers that are located in the doors of the S197's shaker 500/1000 are either a woofer or midbass. With a 1" tweeter and 3" midrange in the 5x7 plate in the upper location. The best upgrade for that setup is the DLS Iridium 8.3. it consist of a 1" tweeter, a 3" midrange, and a shallow 8" midbass. This is what I will be installing in my demo vehicle (yes I am an authorized dealer, I am not trying to get buisness, just educating).
This package is an IDEAL replacement. It has great power handling, fits without major modification, and has an excellent front stage presence.
Actually most of you are lost. There are 5 main types of speakers. Those are tweeter, midrange, midbass, woofer, and subwoofer. They are classified based on there respective frequecy response. The 8" speakers that are located in the doors of the S197's shaker 500/1000 are either a woofer or midbass. With a 1" tweeter and 3" midrange in the 5x7 plate in the upper location. The best upgrade for that setup is the DLS Iridium 8.3. it consist of a 1" tweeter, a 3" midrange, and a shallow 8" midbass. This is what I will be installing in my demo vehicle (yes I am an authorized dealer, I am not trying to get buisness, just educating).
This package is an IDEAL replacement. It has great power handling, fits without major modification, and has an excellent front stage presence.
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 194
From: Under My Hood!
RE: S197 8 INCH SUBS
^^^ I deally, Yes, that would berecommended. Something in the neighborhood of 75-150w aould do the trick on that setup. I may look at becoming a vendor on the boards here so I can offer the DLS Line to other owners. As this is a great upgrade for those of us who just cannot stand the factory setups
Joined: Jan 2007
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RE: S197 8 INCH SUBS
I've changed out the door subs for some 8" Rockford Fosgate Punch P1's. You have to cut out a small raised part and glue in a flat piece of plastic to replace it, then use a heat gun to heat up part of the enclosure and then put the sub in and push to re-form the enclosure. It sounds like a lot of work but it really isn't and it's worth it in the end. I have an Alpine amp puching around 250 watts powering both subs and they sound great and they look great in the doors. This is one mod i would definitely do again. I would definitley put in some sound deading on the doors though while you're at it, otherwise you'll regret it later.