One customer sates it doesn't mount properly if you have factory subwoofer. Is this true?
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Yes. It does not mount properly if you have a subwoofer. I tried to scoot the bags to the side, but they kept falling off. I am going to remove mine and junk it.
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Hello. There is a lot of variables when installing this system into a vehicle. Please call the Technical Support Team at 805.751.4853 so we may further assist you. Thank you for your purchase as a valued Boss Audio Customer.
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You may have to sand or file down the holes to get a perfect fit, I've had to do that to every pre-fab box I've had, but yes you shouldn't have a problem with those subs and this box. If anything, the holes may be just a little small but a good rounded file solves this problem in about 15 minutes. I had two Planet Audio "Big Bang" 15's in this box and they were HUGE. Make sure you pay attention to the INTERNAL dimension requirements for each sub and make sure it matches or is very close to matching the internal space of the box. Hope this helps, good luck man.
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Glad to hear you got one, have you tried it yet? Mine is on it's way via UPS, I should have it tomorrow.12/5 UPDATE: by now you may have found out the VS4121 only works if you connect the speakers that come with it. The subwoofer doesn't work as a stand alone with the IM600. I just called Altec and got someone who actually knew what they were talking about and he was surprised that it was recommended by an Altec employee (Wagner). None of their speaker systems w/sub work on the IM600. The guy I just spoke with said there is a stand alone sub in the works and should be out early next year. Sorry for the bad advice but as you can see it was given to me as well direct from Altec. Happy Holidays! Glad to hear you got one, have you tried it yet? Mine is on it's way via UPS, I should have it tomorrow.12/5 UPDATE: by now you may have found out the VS4121 only works if you connect the speakers that come with it. The subwoofer doesn't work as a stand alone with the IM600. I just called Altec and got someone who actually knew what they were talking about and he was surprised that it was recommended by an Altec employee (Wagner). None of their speaker systems w/sub work on the IM600. The guy I just spoke with said there is a stand alone sub in the works and should be out early... » Read More Glad to hear you got one, have you tried it yet? Mine is on it's way via UPS, I should have it tomorrow.12/5 UPDATE: by now you may have found out the VS4121 only works if you connect the speakers that come with it. The subwoofer doesn't work as a stand alone with the IM600. I just called Altec and got someone who actually knew what they were talking about and he was surprised that it was recommended by an Altec employee (Wagner). None of their speaker systems w/sub work on the IM600. The guy I just spoke with said there is a stand alone sub in the works and should be out early next year. Sorry for the bad advice but as you can see it was given to me as well direct from Altec. Happy Holidays! « Show Less
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same here got mine from CL. not a bad sub if you lay it on its side and plug the port (don't care for ported down fireing subs seal it and lay it on its side sna it will sound better!)
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I put mine in a separate box because it vibrated too much when I installed it where the original one was. I also had to get an amp for it because the factory radio couldn't push it hard enough.
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you are going to have to measure the diameter of your subwoofer to the diameter of this. But from my experience, it will not fit.
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If you have a JBL Subwoofer, like in the 2013 RAV4 Limited model, the hook on the upper left side is missing. So you'll have to improvise or send it back.
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They do not have any mounting hardware or holes, so without some serious MacGuyver action, the answer is no. Side note - you really don't want Subwoofers off the ground anyways - low freq sound waves propagate much better along the ground, and Subwoofers are designed to exploit this.
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The Subwoofer out has to be enabled look at the manual. Also there's a test function to see if the subwoofer is connected correctly.
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My Tv is not wall mounted. I have the sub woofer in a cabinet below the TV. The cabinet has a closed door. I have tried the sub woofer with the door open and closed and cannot tell the difference.
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James, Yes it sits on top of the factory sub so it muffles the sound a bit, but without cutting holes in this the the only way. Thank you!
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Yes, my car rattles like crazy due to this subwoofer. Depending on how high you set the base to, you will feel it in your bones. This also depends on what kinda of amp you pair it with. Good luck, hope my answer helped.
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My experience is the opposite... too much solid, rich bass, so I keep the volume knob located on the subwoofer control panel turned down to about 15%. Surprising for such an inexpensive system. Assure your connections, assure the subwoofer volume is tuned up, try a different audio cable between your sound source and subwoofer, try a different sound source. If none of these things work, consider returning them for replacement.
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Google your vehicle and the speaker size. Make sure it is there correct size and then check the mounting depth on your vehicles speaker box and then look and the mounting depth of the speaker you want to replace. It's a great sub woofer speaker for the price and great size to replace your factory speaker. I took out my Bose sub from the factory box on my 2011 tahoe center console sub box and all I did was do a lil shaving of the opening and bloop speaker slide in and it sounds great. Good luck
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Your two front speakers are still playing because they are driven by your receiver, not the subwoofer. They are just connected through the subsoofer.
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I agree with Jerry, if you have the option to send it back do so ASAP. I have had 2 of these units the first one the Subwoofer and Sound Bar would lose link very frequently, and sometimes emit a strange feedback.But could you explain the symptoms you are seeing? Personally I had the best luck with putting the sound bar in pairing mode (Hold input button till flashing) while the sub was unplugged. Once you plug in the sub it may pair automatically otherwise hold the link button until the lights go solid.Note: My second system has worked flawlessly since I unboxed it, solid link and no strange feedback. I agree with Jerry, if you have the option to send it back do so ASAP. I have had 2 of these units the first one the Subwoofer and Sound Bar would lose link very frequently, and sometimes emit a strange feedback.But could you explain the symptoms you are seeing? Personally I had the best luck with putting the sound bar in pairing mode (Hold input button till flashing) while the sub was unplugged. Once you plug in the sub it may pair automatically otherwise hold the link button until the lights go solid.Note: My second system has worked flawlessly since I unboxed it, solid link... » Read More I agree with Jerry, if you have the option to send it back do so ASAP. I have had 2 of these units the first one the Subwoofer and Sound Bar would lose link very frequently, and sometimes emit a strange feedback.But could you explain the symptoms you are seeing? Personally I had the best luck with putting the sound bar in pairing mode (Hold input button till flashing) while the sub was unplugged. Once you plug in the sub it may pair automatically otherwise hold the link button until the lights go solid.Note: My second system has worked flawlessly since I unboxed it, solid link and no strange feedback. « Show Less