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Title: Sunfire Signature 12" sub replacement
Post by: OCCD on October 03, 2012, 07:27:29 PM: I have been unable to find original 12" HiVi replacements. Sunfire was no help. So...... screw them, after some spec checking,found a nice JL 12 w3 to go in the cabinet. It is a direct bolt up replacement and the sound is stunning. Very tight bass.
I am now gonna look for JL replacements for my true subs.
Title: Re: Sunfire Signature 12" sub replacement
Post by: Slim-Shaddy on October 03, 2012, 08:08:23 PM: What series w7 is that? Kind of looks like a w6... which is still a formidable sub.
Title: Re: Sunfire Signature 12" sub replacement
Post by: Reverend on October 03, 2012, 08:14:29 PM: I would imagine this is the same driver in the fathom? 8)
Title: Re: Sunfire Signature 12" sub replacement
Post by: Slim-Shaddy on October 03, 2012, 08:40:53 PM: Quote from: Reverend on October 03, 2012, 08:14:29 PM
I would imagine this is the same driver in the fathom? 8)

The w7 is in the fathom. You cas tell the difference in the fact that the surround goes all of the way to the edge... you see no screws from the front.
Title: Re: Sunfire Signature 12" sub replacement
Post by: OldiesButGoodies on October 03, 2012, 08:58:26 PM: FOD
Title: Re: Sunfire Signature 12" sub replacement
Post by: OCCD on October 03, 2012, 09:17:29 PM: Sorry... It is a 12w3 4 ohm
Title: Re: Sunfire Signature 12" sub replacement
Post by: OCCD on October 03, 2012, 10:08:13 PM: Dam does this sub crank. 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Sunfire Signature 12" sub replacement
Post by: thuffman03 on October 04, 2012, 11:25:43 AM: Good job! I know what I am going to do when one of my True Sub's drive fails.
Title: Re: Sunfire Signature 12" sub replacement
Post by: Kingman on October 04, 2012, 12:17:25 PM: Quote from: thuffman03 on October 04, 2012, 11:25:43 AM
Good job! I know what I am going to do when one of my True Sub's drive fails.
Same here but only had 1 woofer fail, rest were plate amps!
Title: Re: Sunfire Signature 12" sub replacement
Post by: Kingman on October 04, 2012, 12:29:04 PM: What is a good price for a JL audio fathom? One for sale close...
Title: Re: Sunfire Signature 12" sub replacement
Post by: thuffman03 on October 04, 2012, 02:02:22 PM: Quote from: Kingman on October 04, 2012, 12:29:04 PM
What is a good price for a JL audio fathom? One for sale close...

Which one? They sell several different sizes, 8 through 13.5" and either one or two drivers. They start at $2400 and go up to $12000.
Title: Re: Sunfire Signature 12" sub replacement
Post by: Kingman on October 04, 2012, 04:58:05 PM: F113...
Title: Re: Sunfire Signature 12" sub replacement
Post by: OCCD on October 12, 2012, 09:23:06 PM: Quote from: Kingman on October 04, 2012, 04:58:05 PM
F113...

$2000 if you are lucky
Title: Re: Sunfire Signature 12" sub replacement
Post by: OCCD on October 12, 2012, 09:25:04 PM: The owner of the modded Signature called tonight to thank us for making his sub kick ass. 8) 8) 8) 8)It is superior to a stock unit. JL driver and a bit of plate work can go a long way.
Title: Re: Sunfire Signature 12" sub replacement
Post by: BrianT on October 13, 2012, 08:22:33 AM: Quote from: OCCD on October 12, 2012, 09:25:04 PM
The owner of the modded Signature called tonight to thank us for making his sub kick ass. 8) 8) 8) 8)It is superior to a stock unit. JL driver and a bit of plate work can go a long way.

Tom

It's always nice when mods workout better than the original. Keep up the good work.

Brian
Title: Re: Sunfire Signature 12" sub replacement
Post by: OldiesButGoodies on October 13, 2012, 04:39:26 PM: Hmmm. Maybe a next mod for my Sunfire.
Title: Re: Sunfire Signature 12" sub replacement
Post by: Slim-Shaddy on October 13, 2012, 05:12:25 PM: Quote from: OldiesButGoodies on October 13, 2012, 04:39:26 PM
Hmmm. Maybe a next mod for my Sunfire.

Take it to the lunatic level... Get a W7 :o
Title: Re: Sunfire Signature 12" sub replacement
Post by: OCCD on October 13, 2012, 09:34:26 PM: Quote from: Shape-shifter on October 13, 2012, 05:12:25 PM
Quote from: OldiesButGoodies on October 13, 2012, 04:39:26 PM
Hmmm. Maybe a next mod for my Sunfire.

Take it to the lunatic level... Get a W7 :o

Was looking at that. :o :o :o :o need to solve mounting issues.
Title: Re: Sunfire Signature 12" sub replacement
Post by: bsk on November 04, 2013, 04:23:43 PM: Hi, I have a Sunfire True Signature Sub where the driver (speaker) has blown. Saw on the site that the JL Audio 12W3 has been used as a replacement. The JL 12W6 was also recommended, but since it has 10 holes rather that the 8 in the original speaker an alternative alignment must be "invented". Does any one know if that has been done, or should I go with the 12W3? Or any other suggestions for replacement speaker?
Title: Re: Sunfire Signature 12" sub replacement
Post by: hewlew1 on December 18, 2013, 05:33:33 PM: I just saw where Parts Express carries the exact driver used in the Sunfire Subwoofer. $197.00 if I recall.
Title: Re: Sunfire Signature 12" sub replacement
Post by: Kingman on December 18, 2013, 06:08:11 PM: Quote from: hewlew1 on December 18, 2013, 05:33:33 PM
I just saw where Parts Express carries the exact driver used in the Sunfire Subwoofer. $197.00 if I recall.
They are the same ones Bob used as replacements from the factory. Buy with confidence.