philly0116 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) I need to replace the subwoofer driver in my pro media set. Can anyone help me out with suitable replacement options, maybe a little better quality than the original? (No offense, Klipsch) Edited September 13, 2014 by philly0116 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudeJ1 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I need to replace the subwoofer driver in my pro media set. Can anyone help me out with suitable replacement options, maybe a little better quality than the original? (No offense, Klipsch) I would think the 8" Tang Band sub driver used in the Danley spud would kick some major butt at only $80. Not sure if it would fit in the box, however. http://www.parts-express.com/tang-band-w8-740p-8-subwoofer--264-854 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philly0116 Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 I need to replace the subwoofer driver in my pro media set. Can anyone help me out with suitable replacement options, maybe a little better quality than the original? (No offense, Klipsch) I would think the 8" Tang Band sub driver used in the Danley spud would kick some major butt at only $80. Not sure if it would fit in the box, however. http://www.parts-express.com/tang-band-w8-740p-8-subwoofer--264-854 I appreciate the input. The driver in the promedia 2.1 sub is 6.5" though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 My understanding is you would probably need to modify the cabinet. If I remember right, another forum member tried to replace it with a better driver, but ended up needing to refit it entirely. You might be better off just using another Promedia 2.1 driver. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I certainly would expect the Klipsch sub to be a thoroughly engineered product meant to match up the woof and treble units, and only headaches if you try to switch just the bass drivers. I have a 2.1 and think it's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Unless you buy the Klipsch driver, you are going to change the specs on the sub. The amp, the box size, the ports, and/or the passive (not sure if that's what the 2.1 uses), are all sized and tuned to work with that driver. Also, I assume you know that it's not the amp that crapped out. An entirely new 2.1 system is under $150, so you might not want to go crazy buying drivers. If I had a 6.5 laying around, I would send it to you for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philly0116 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Well. I finally got around to looking at the sub on the 2.1 system to verify that it was the driver rattling. I put the box on the table and noticed a nickel in the port tube on the front. Lol. Turns out my 18 month old had found a nickle and put it in there so when the bass started up that nickel would rattle in the tube. I am relieved and somewhat embarrassed!! I do appreciate all the input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 That's funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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