Replacement for Eclipse aluminum subs
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Topic: Replacement for Eclipse aluminum subs
Posted By: kahuna
Subject: Replacement for Eclipse aluminum subs
Date Posted: February 02, 2005 at 10:10 AM
Has anyone heard the Eclipse 10” aluminum subs SW7304DVC or the SW7104DVC…and if so would you say that they are a suitable substitute for the SW8102DVC? I’ve been told that by a local Eclipse dealer that Eclipse has stopped making the SW8102DVC and the local dealers on Hawaii no longer stock them. He suggested the SW7304DVC or the SW7104DVC subs but no one in Hawaii stocks them yet.
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Posted By: wheelerdr
Date Posted: February 05, 2005 at 8:58 AM
look online or ebay
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Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: February 05, 2005 at 2:06 PM
Don't go to ebay unless you don't want a warranty. I think it would be worth waiting for the subs to be in stock instead of just buying them off of ebay. The 7100 series are the Aluminum subs and the 9100 series are the Titanium subs. I'm pretty sure the 7300 series is really close to the 7100 series but it's continuous power rating is 50 watts less then the 7100's. -------------
Posted By: Ketel22
Date Posted: February 05, 2005 at 10:44 PM
eh kahuna, i lived out there b4. if your really gunna be looking for good stuff u better take ur wahine and plan a shopping trip to cali.
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Posted By: jeffchilcott
Date Posted: February 06, 2005 at 1:57 PM
the 7100 series 10s are really nice. we just metered ours. 2 10's a memphis hc 50 amp, hit a 141.7 db. the clarity is great as well, I am amazed by them, but would not purchase off ebay. if you ever have any trouble then eclipse and other retailers will laugh at you
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Posted By: kahuna
Date Posted: February 06, 2005 at 3:16 PM
There are a lot of online sites that are offering/advertising the 8100 series subs but they do not have them in stock. Eclipse also states that they will not endorse/support any warrantee of their product purchased through an online site. I purchase a lot of things online but the local retailer here has giving me a 1 year no questions asked replacement warrantee and is also willing to let me hear the 7100 or 7300 series subs installed prior to purchase. Although it may cost a little more money up front it sounds like the hassle free way to go and gives me a little peace of mind knowing that I have a person in shouting distance if something happens to the subs. The reason I made the original post is that none of the local dealers could give me a definitive answer on what subs are replacing the 8100 series subs. There are rumors that actual replacements will be coming out in the fall and I don’t want to wait 6-9 months. I’ve worked it out with the local eclipses dealer and we plan install 2 SW7304DVC in a 3cu ft box (box was made for the 8100 series sub). I’ll be running the subs at 1ohm impedance and a Diamond D-5 1200.1 amp will power it. It will be installed in a 2001 Civic. Jeff… what type of box are you using and is it installed in you civic? Ketel…I fly to various parts of the mainland about every other month and I’m always looking for better/quality stuff. I’m always amazed on how limited and behind the times we are (here in Hawaii) in electronics and technology but it the price you pay for living in….. Any ways Mahalo (Thanks) for help!
Posted By: kahuna
Date Posted: February 06, 2005 at 3:21 PM
Sorry... i don't know what happened to the previous post but here is again. There are a lot of online sites that are offering/advertising the 8100 series subs but they do not have them in stock. Eclipse also states that they will not endorse/support any warrantee of their product purchased through an online site. I purchase a lot of things online but the local retailer here has giving me a 1 year no questions asked replacement warrantee and is also willing to let me hear the 7100 or 7300 series subs installed prior to purchase. Although it may cost a little more money up front it sounds like the hassle free way to go and gives me a little peace of mind knowing that I have a person in shouting distance if something happens to the subs. The reason I made the original post is that none of the local dealers could give me a definitive answer on what subs are replacing the 8100 series subs. There are rumors that actual replacements will be coming out in the fall and I don’t want to wait 6-9 months. I’ve worked it out with the local eclipses dealer and we plan install 2 SW7304DVC in a 3cu ft box (box was made for the 8100 series sub). I’ll be running the subs at 1ohm impedance and a Diamond D-5 1200.1 amp will power it. It will be installed in a 2001 Civic. Jeff… what type of box are you using and is it installed in you civic? Ketel…I fly to various parts of the mainland about every other month and I’m always looking for better/quality stuff. I’m always amazed on how limited and behind the times we are (here in Hawaii) in electronics and technology but it the price you pay for living in….. Any ways Mahalo (Thanks) for help!
Posted By: kahuna
Date Posted: February 06, 2005 at 3:36 PM
Sorry about the garbage it the two previous post. There are a lot of online sites that are offering/advertising the 8100 series subs but also do not have them in stock. Eclipse also states that they will not endorse/support any warrantee of their product purchased through an online site. I purchase a lot of things online but the local retailer here has giving me a 1 year no questions asked replacement warrantee and is also willing to let me hear the 7100 or 7300 series subs installed prior to purchase. Although it may cost a little more money up front it sounds like the hassle free way to go and gives me a little peace of mind knowing that I have a person in shouting distance if something happens to the subs. The reason I made the original post is that none of the local dealers could give me a definitive answer on what subs are replacing the 8100 series subs. There are rumors that actual replacements will be coming out in the fall and I don't want to wait 6-9 months. I've worked it out with the local eclipses dealer and we plan install 2 SW7304DVC in a 3cu ft box (box was made for the 8100 series sub). I'll be running the subs at 1ohm impedance and a Diamond D-5 1200.1 amp will power it. It will be installed in a 2001 Civic.
Jeff... what type of box are you using and is it installed in you civic?
Ketel...I fly to various parts of the mainland about every other month and I'm always looking for better/quality stuff. I'm always amazed on how limited and behind the times we are (here in Hawaii) in electronics and technology but it the price you pay for living in.....
Any ways Mahalo (Thanks) for help!
Posted By: kahuna
Date Posted: February 06, 2005 at 4:00 PM
Sorry about the garbage in the 3 previous post...hopefully this will post ok. There are a lot of online sites that are offering/advertising the 8100 series subs but also do not have them in stock. Eclipse also states that they will not endorse/support any warrantee of their product purchased through an online site. I purchase a lot of things online but the local retailer here has giving me a 1 year no questions asked replacement warrantee and is also willing to let me hear the 7100 or 7300 series subs installed prior to purchase. Although it may cost a little more money up front it sounds like the hassle free way to go and gives me a little peace of mind knowing that I have a person in shouting distance if something happens to the subs. The reason I made the original post is that none of the local dealers could give me a definitive answer on what subs are replacing the 8100 series subs. There are rumors that actual replacements will be coming out in the fall and I don't want to wait 6-9 months. I've worked it out with the local eclipses dealer and we plan install 2 SW7304DVC in a 3cu ft box (box was made for the 8100 series sub). I'll be running the subs at 1ohm impedance and a Diamond D-5 1200.1 amp will power it. It will be installed in a 2001 Civic. Jeff... what type of box are you using and is it installed in you civic? Ketel...I fly to various parts of the mainland about every other month and I'm always looking for better/quality stuff. I'm always amazed on how limited and behind the times we are (here in Hawaii) in electronics and technology but it the price you pay for living in..... Any ways Mahalo (Thanks) for help!
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