Speaker system questions

[PHOEN$X]

Hi all,

The driver door speaker is dead in my '91, but the passenger one seems fine (knock on wood). I was wondering though, how can I tell if the subwoofer(?) between the two seats is operational? My untrained ears tells me there is bass, but when I put my hand/ear in front of the speaker grill I can't really feel/hear anything. Could it be due to the bad driver door speaker, or is the sub dead? I wish I had access to another NSX for comparison.

Also, those of you that had your door speakers repaired, how much did it cost you? I'm wondering if I should just get the replacement amp from M&R to save myself another trip to Basch Acura (to get it reinstalled after repair).

Thanks for any advice,

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PhoeNiSX
-91 Formula Red NSX
-02 Mustang GT
-95 Stealth

 

[nsxtasy]

Originally posted by PhoeNiSX:
The driver door speaker is dead in my '91, but the passenger one seems fine (knock on wood). I was wondering though, how can I tell if the subwoofer(?) between the two seats is operational? My untrained ears tells me there is bass, but when I put my hand/ear in front of the speaker grill I can't really feel/hear anything. Could it be due to the bad driver door speaker, or is the sub dead? I wish I had access to another NSX for comparison.

Also, those of you that had your door speakers repaired, how much did it cost you? I'm wondering if I should just get the replacement amp from M&R to save myself another trip to Basch Acura (to get it reinstalled after repair).

The speaker between the two seats is not a subwoofer; it's a center tweeter, I believe. There is a subwoofer in the passenger footwell. Coincidentally, the center tweeter between the seats is powered by an amplifier that is also in the passenger footwell.

I don't recall exactly but I think the repairs to the amps ran in the $100-150 range each time, plus labor at home for the R&R.

 

[PHOEN$X]

Thanks again, nsxtasy. Is there a page out there that describes exactly what the various components of the sound system are? I've only read about the bad amps.

Thanks.

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PhoeNiSX
-91 Formula Red NSX
-02 Mustang GT
-95 Stealth

 

[NSX2398]

I'd suggest you trying searching the FAQ for 'Bose'. I found the following page very helpful: http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/DIY/bose_rr.htm

All 3 amps were gone in my car and I chose to send them to Factory Car Stereo Repair in Florida who repaired all 3 for $290 (or $100 each) and offer a 2 year warranty. http://www.carstereohelp.com/
There are others out there but I think most of them ship replacements which are similar but may not be identical whereas FCSR upgrades/replaces the weak components (mostly capacitors) in your existing units.
I had never dealt with them before and have no connection other than as a satisfied customer. I liked the no-nonsense write-ups on their website.


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91 Blk/Blk

 

[pacman]

I had my LH replaced 6 mo. ago - cost under $100 in Cocoa Beach Fl. plus remove/install maybe $30 each time. You'll find details on FAQ. RH one just went pop a couple of times so I guess it's next. Do both.