I like how you just glazed over the hardest part of soldering the leads to the voice coil 😂 You used to have other videos showing how to do that, any chance you could share this part with us? Appreciate the content man!
I picked up a 12w7 that was believed to need it's voice coil replaced. Well, it did need a new vc but wasn't due to being burnt. It was due to the basket & it's ring it's bolted too, being shifted completely over. Pinching the hell outta the voice coil in the process. I learned real quick, that ring is a somebeach to get apart from the massive magnetic pull 200+ ounces (a guess) a magnet that size can provide. Hopefully I can finish this 1st time try of repairing a speaker. Kinda hard to discard a sub costing so much when it was sold. My gut tells me these JLs are some of the few subs that are truly worthy of such a rebuild. Thanks for informative video, I rewind it often. Mike bham
Yes very correct usually when you rebuild a subwoofer it has to have some kind of value behind it such as JL AUDIO, and other competition subwoofers that are just built to get abused
You said you "added" the measurement you got from dividing the top plate by 2- to the voice coils height. Everything I have read says the top plate 'half' measurement should be SUBTRACTED from the voice coil height reading's, in order to achieve its ideal placement. Just networking with ya~
@@Flaconalgon Hey brother could you please upload the new video again I dont see it on your channel. Thanks for making these yours is the only good video ive found.
Aye, good video bro. You hit all the points! So what was wrong with them in the first place? I have the 12w7-3 subs and they need new foam they aren’t broke thru and when you flip it up to put the screws in the box the foam is cracked and messed up on the under side. I also need one ring that holds the foam down on the speaker it’s missing one. I bought them because I couldn’t pass up the deal. I got them for 250 cash and a Fosgate punch p400-4. The fosgste was worth some money but I only had 100 in it so basically got both 12s for 350.what is the best place to get the parts from? I don’t want the cheapest I want the best. That way they last a long time. I might try selling them because I have sound qubed 18s to put in my tshoe
Refoamed put back in box, can not get the ring back around, any suggestions, the outer ring that holds the outer edges in place, too tight with new foam
Did you reuse the tinsel leads or were they ordered with the new voice coil? They were molded to the factory coil and appear to be molded to the aftermarket coil you installed. Just curious how you did that, was wanting the same.
I was going to purchase a used JL AE 13 for 500 but the spider is brown. I haven't been in car av for a long time. I noticed that the spider should be yellow. Is it normal for it to be brown? Maybe overtime?
Weech0 well all I can say is that I’ve never seen them have a brown spider. Even on this one I was repairing, it had sat in direct sunlight till the foam fell apart and it was yellow when I took it apart. Maybe it’s been rebuilt before
why do you clean the parts as you put the sub back together, is it just some kinda sub ha,ha that I don't under stand, I would clean all the part's real good after disassembly and definitely before reassembling the sub,I mean that's just me I like doing thing's right the first time,peace out.
Hello you can email me at Rzabo2004@yahoo.com I can help you or make you a complete drop in kit for your W7 subwoofer. I also now carry 12W7 replacement dust caps in Black and White.
Sergio Delarosa you would need to order the surround and a coil kit that comes attached to a spider already and salvage some of the parts from your old subwoofer
i found 2 destroyed ones in the trash, need full the need recone kits but i cant seem to find the full recone kit any where, checked out lord of bass and there out ? Do you have any recomendations?
@@ali19186 I rebuild these W7 series subwoofers all the time. If you need help repairing yours or want me to recone it for you please email me at Rzabo2004@yahoo.com
Omar Banda you’ll need a coil that is dual 1ohm, you’ll need a new spider, and you may be able to salvage your surround if it’s still good. Or you may need to order a new one
@7:38 "Make sure its centered though" HOW? How do you center it. especially if you put the wrench in there to push the membrane to the top. How do you make sure that the coil doesnt scratch the magnet after the glue has hardened ? is it even possible to glue it in place exactly centered ?
@@Broxine you install the spider to the coil with the coil collar and then you shim coil into the basket. Then you apply epoxy to the spider landing and push the spider into the epoxy and let it cure. then install the cone assembly and then lastly pull the shims. easy!
I place even size piece of upholstery foam at every spoke of the basket. Other than the wrench and tape being used is my only issue with this video other than that my man did a very nice job!
@@bryandaniels7347 hey I don’t do the rebuilds because the subwoofers are so expensive to ship. Think it’s anywhere from 200-300 one way each subwoofer due to the weight
Flexx444 01 if you can push the cone down and can’t hear the coil rubbing against anything than check your resistance with a multimeter should be around 1 ohm
Kelly Carson yes so I ended up cutting the spider with an exacto knife and then started chipping the edges away because it has epoxy on it so it chips pretty easily
carlosbeltran92 i already removed the spider with the exacto and i have my voice coil ready to be dropped in but the epoxy is so thick i cant get it off. Ive used adhesive removers and dremel and still cant get it to bare metal. Just wondering if you used something special... thank you! And great video btw!
Your not gonna find one, jl dont sell them and your not gonna find after market. Im currently looking for a recoil now and nothing but if you find something please let me know and if i find something ill let you know
Al Dawson he don’t want to tell his secrets he obviously only responded to 1 comment and that was someone saying nice video any other questions he does not answer
Oh hey my bad I don’t have my notification, but I bought my parts on eBay, there’s a seller called lordofbass that had my parts There’s also a website called thelordofbass.com
Thats a great job for not having the 13.5 custom shim Jl Audio has they use to set that thing perfectly straight,if the v.c is off a little it is toast.I also bought each of my w7-13s off of people that didnt know Jl rebuilds these,i basically paid 380 x 2 for Jl to rebuild them plus tax and shipping so i got two new 13z with 90 day warranties for 890$ and we all know theyre 1400 a piece new,anyway youve given me hope to attempt to rebuild one myself. Did you buy the v.c from Jl or make it yourself bro?
I am not sure what you’re referring to when you say V2 The only 2nd version I am aware of is the Anniversary Edition Which yes it would still be the same process and parts Check out my newer video, there’s more details 🔊
@@Flaconalgon I apologize I should have been a bit more specific. I’m referring to the 12w6v2 not the w7. I assumed they would be about the same since the technology patented for the w7 is used in the w6v3/v3 also
@@Kaleboyyy I can rebuild your 13W7 or sell you a drop in kit so you can rebuild it yourself. Please email me at Rzabo2004@yahoo.com if you need help or parts for your subwoofer.
Hey, can anyone Help me? I need the Terminal to Connect the cables.. the Ring that fits over the coil to the Terminal is lost.. so i need it, its a Single voice coil 3Ω
You can buy a spider that already has woven leads along with a coil that has ordinary leads and jst solder them together at the coil, and Solder the other end of the tinsels leads at the stock jl terminals
Hello I rebuild W7 series subwoofers please email me at Rzabo2004@yahoo.com if you need parts or help rebuilding your subwoofer. I can also make drop in recone kits.
I like how you just glazed over the hardest part of soldering the leads to the voice coil 😂 You used to have other videos showing how to do that, any chance you could share this part with us? Appreciate the content man!
Exactly 💯
I picked up a 12w7 that was believed to need it's voice coil replaced. Well, it did need a new vc but wasn't due to being burnt. It was due to the basket & it's ring it's bolted too, being shifted completely over. Pinching the hell outta the voice coil in the process. I learned real quick, that ring is a somebeach to get apart from the massive magnetic pull 200+ ounces (a guess) a magnet that size can provide. Hopefully I can finish this 1st time try of repairing a speaker. Kinda hard to discard a sub costing so much when it was sold. My gut tells me these JLs are some of the few subs that are truly worthy of such a rebuild. Thanks for informative video, I rewind it often. Mike bham
Yes very correct usually when you rebuild a subwoofer it has to have some kind of value behind it such as JL AUDIO, and other competition subwoofers that are just built to get abused
How did you connect the speaker terminals to the voice coil in the center?
Dang, this looks like so much fun to me. I got to rebuild a speaker now :)
Video isn't professionally made but, my man, you did a heck of a job. Right on! Very Informative and direct. No more, no less. job well done🎉
Can you explain the part about how far to put the coil again how you came up with that please
I have a single terminal jl audio 10 W7.how do you attach the wire to the new coil?
Did he ever respond?? I'm in the same situation & need help as well to use the same lead/wires..
You said you "added" the measurement you got from dividing the top plate by 2- to the voice coils height. Everything I have read says the top plate 'half' measurement should be SUBTRACTED from the voice coil height reading's, in order to achieve its ideal placement. Just networking with ya~
How did you attach the voice coil leads?
Solider gun and there’s a better explanation in my newer video
Where's the video with the explanation? Can you put a link here? I don't see it
@@Flaconalgon Hey brother could you please upload the new video again I dont see it on your channel. Thanks for making these yours is the only good video ive found.
How did you detach the front cone cover from the back cone?
I have a 12w7v3...i need a total rebuild. How hard is it to do by yourself?
Where did you buy the parts ???
Aye, good video bro. You hit all the points! So what was wrong with them in the first place? I have the 12w7-3 subs and they need new foam they aren’t broke thru and when you flip it up to put the screws in the box the foam is cracked and messed up on the under side. I also need one ring that holds the foam down on the speaker it’s missing one. I bought them because I couldn’t pass up the deal. I got them for 250 cash and a Fosgate punch p400-4. The fosgste was worth some money but I only had 100 in it so basically got both 12s for 350.what is the best place to get the parts from? I don’t want the cheapest I want the best. That way they last a long time. I might try selling them because I have sound qubed 18s to put in my tshoe
Where did you get your speaker leads and bottom cone from?
Refoamed put back in box, can not get the ring back around, any suggestions, the outer ring that holds the outer edges in place, too tight with new foam
Good job hopefully my rebuild will go smooth
What is the name of the eBay dealer, you bought your parts from? I have 2 10W7’s I need to rebuild.
Help with parts for a w3v3? I can't find anything LOB says no one makes parts for it
Hey bro could you rebuild a seized up w7??
We’re can I buy the kit from ?
How did you connect the leads???
Were u located u do that on the side?
Great job 🤙🏼. I just got a F113 that only needs a new surround. Good video
Thank you for the knowledge brother!
Hey there... how much to fix a JL W7 13’???? Thanks much
Did you reuse the tinsel leads or were they ordered with the new voice coil? They were molded to the factory coil and appear to be molded to the aftermarket coil you installed. Just curious how you did that, was wanting the same.
Eric I yeah so the leads came with the spider so I just soldered them to the coil and to the leads on the frame
carlosbeltran92 so you did not use the original Jl tinsel leads anymore?
Me too
how ur jl 13w7 doing so far after 2017?
I was going to purchase a used JL AE 13 for 500 but the spider is brown. I haven't been in car av for a long time. I noticed that the spider should be yellow. Is it normal for it to be brown? Maybe overtime?
Weech0 well all I can say is that I’ve never seen them have a brown spider. Even on this one I was repairing, it had sat in direct sunlight till the foam fell apart and it was yellow when I took it apart. Maybe it’s been rebuilt before
Is the W6V3 rebuildable like the W7’s?
Bro do you know where can i buy a voice coil for a 10" W7? Im having a hard time searching for it. Thanks and such an awesome video!
Edgar Palma Murillo hey I’m not sure maybe you can try thelordofbass.com
I got my parts from this vendor on eBay
@@Flaconalgon nope thats a no go i called and only has foam
@@kennethcole2330 what speaker are you working on and what parts do you need ?
@@Flaconalgon working on jl audio 12w7
@@Flaconalgon i need a complete recoil mostly cone spider and coil but the is easy to find but cone isn't
Ty for your video....Very informative & guided me perfectly on knowledge
why do you clean the parts as you put the sub back together, is it just some kinda sub ha,ha that I don't under stand, I would clean all the part's real good after disassembly and definitely before reassembling the sub,I mean that's just me I like doing thing's right the first time,peace out.
Where did you buy the coil cone
How much to recone a jl w7 13 like that one
How much do you charge for a 12 W7 voice coil
Where do u live would love to send u one that I have that needs rebuild
Need your help with the white line measurement and how did you connect the voice coil leads
Hello you can email me at Rzabo2004@yahoo.com I can help you or make you a complete drop in kit for your W7 subwoofer. I also now carry 12W7 replacement dust caps in Black and White.
So what all parts would I need to recoil a 12inch w7 cause I just got one for free from my cousin and he said I need to replace the coil
Sergio Delarosa you would need to order the surround and a coil kit that comes attached to a spider already and salvage some of the parts from your old subwoofer
i found 2 destroyed ones in the trash, need full the need recone kits but i cant seem to find the full recone kit any where, checked out lord of bass and there out ? Do you have any recomendations?
Mike Rivera JR I called jl and it’s 300 to get it rebuilt
I’ve asked around and have not been able to find any one find a jl audio dealer and they will ship it for you
@@ali19186 I rebuild these W7 series subwoofers all the time. If you need help repairing yours or want me to recone it for you please email me at Rzabo2004@yahoo.com
Where are you located ?
What ohm coils did you use? And size spiders?
I used the 1 ohm coil and the spider is on eBay listed under jl audio 13.5 spider. If you can’t find it there try lordofbass.com
How much cost you to fix subwoofer? I have 13w7 has a cracking sound (blown) ☹️
You will need new spider, new coil for sure so just there you’re looking at around 100 bucks in parts
Best review on TH-cam
Excellent work 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Where can I buy everything i need to repair my w7 13.5 at???
Omar Banda go to lordofbass.com or eBay
@@Flaconalgon what all would I need to rebuild it
Omar Banda you’ll need a coil that is dual 1ohm, you’ll need a new spider, and you may be able to salvage your surround if it’s still good. Or you may need to order a new one
@@Flaconalgon thanks bro
@@Flaconalgon are u located in Houston
@7:38 "Make sure its centered though"
HOW? How do you center it. especially if you put the wrench in there to push the membrane to the top. How do you make sure that the coil doesnt scratch the magnet after the glue has hardened ? is it even possible to glue it in place exactly centered ?
Broxine wanna rebuild a w710v3 ?
ROBERT DEIDA if you come to germany, hell yeah :)
Btw why doesnt the creator answer my question?
@@Broxine you install the spider to the coil with the coil collar and then you shim coil into the basket. Then you apply epoxy to the spider landing and push the spider into the epoxy and let it cure. then install the cone assembly and then lastly pull the shims. easy!
Rzabo2004 is the paper that he used to center the coil act as a shim?
I place even size piece of upholstery foam at every spoke of the basket.
Other than the wrench and tape being used is my only issue with this video other than that my man did a very nice job!
Will u refoam my 2 jl w7 12?
Where you located? How much you charge to rebuild W712?
Hey Charlie I got 2 13 w7s that need re done I'd send them out to you as soon as you can get to them that would be great
@@bryandaniels7347 hey I don’t do the rebuilds because the subwoofers are so expensive to ship. Think it’s anywhere from 200-300 one way each subwoofer due to the weight
Hey bro,
How can I tell what’s wrong with my 13.5 JL just stopped on me. How can I tell what needs repaired as well, what to look for.
Flexx444 01 if you can push the cone down and can’t hear the coil rubbing against anything than check your resistance with a multimeter should be around 1 ohm
Charlie Savage when I push it in it make a scratching noise
Flexx444 01 ok well that means your coil came apart. So the coil needs to be replaced
Charlie Savage
Do you know we’re I can but a coil replace kit
Charlie Savage
An how much am I looking at for a coil replacement kit
Can you PLEASE tell me how you removed the original jl adhesive from the outside ring where the spider is attached?
Kelly Carson yes so I ended up cutting the spider with an exacto knife and then started chipping the edges away because it has epoxy on it so it chips pretty easily
carlosbeltran92 i already removed the spider with the exacto and i have my voice coil ready to be dropped in but the epoxy is so thick i cant get it off. Ive used adhesive removers and dremel and still cant get it to bare metal. Just wondering if you used something special... thank you! And great video btw!
@@kellycarson4746 Hello if you need any help or parts for your W7 subwoofer please email me at Rzabo2004@yahoo.com I rebuild these subs all the time.
@@Rzabo2004 hey i actually will need some parts. Thank you, ill be in touch!
@@kellycarson4746 No problem just email me when your ready
Very good job .and i'm happy
Hey just wondering where I can send my subwoofer get a new rebuilt cone?
Your not gonna find one, jl dont sell them and your not gonna find after market. Im currently looking for a recoil now and nothing but if you find something please let me know and if i find something ill let you know
There are now a few people on Facebook claiming they can re-cone JL subwoofers. I found them in marketplace.
great vid where did u purchase the rebuild kit im in need of the same one....
Al Dawson he don’t want to tell his secrets he obviously only responded to 1 comment and that was someone saying nice video any other questions he does not answer
Oh hey my bad I don’t have my notification, but I bought my parts on eBay, there’s a seller called lordofbass that had my parts
There’s also a website called thelordofbass.com
Al Dawson do you need a recone kit??? Please email me at rzabo2004@yahoo.com I can provide parts and labor
Lot of People overpower the W-7's because of their great sound,they are not a pro vega comp sub,I would keep it at 1500 watts rms not much over that.
Where did you buy this rebuild kit
I need one asap
Ebay
Do you know where they sell the cable part with the red and black!!
4:28?
Giovani Sarria what size subwoofer do you need it for???
What size subwoofer do you need the coil collar for?
Thats a great job for not having the 13.5 custom shim Jl Audio has they use to set that thing perfectly straight,if the v.c is off a little it is toast.I also bought each of my w7-13s off of people that didnt know Jl rebuilds these,i basically paid 380 x 2 for Jl to rebuild them plus tax and shipping so i got two new 13z with 90 day warranties for 890$ and we all know theyre 1400 a piece new,anyway youve given me hope to attempt to rebuild one myself.
Did you buy the v.c from Jl or make it yourself bro?
Damn it now jl audio charges $500 just got mine back yesterday.. brand new ..
I have a 13 w7. Can you replace the coil fo me.
Like wise
Great job doing one myself thanks
Bro I bedel this video. Yo voy a New subscribe
Will these methods work on the v2 series subwoofers?
I am not sure what you’re referring to when you say V2
The only 2nd version I am aware of is the Anniversary Edition
Which yes it would still be the same process and parts
Check out my newer video, there’s more details 🔊
@@Flaconalgon I apologize I should have been a bit more specific. I’m referring to the 12w6v2 not the w7. I assumed they would be about the same since the technology patented for the w7 is used in the w6v3/v3 also
Ok I understand now. Yes those are very similar
Your coil will be different size process will be the same
Bro. Genius!!
Some guys is trying to sell me one for cheap 300 he says all it needs is a new o ring clamp where can I get one
Those are kinda hard to come by but I’ve seen them occasionally on eBay
@@Flaconalgon what is the o ring clamp for, the guy says it sounds good just needs o ring clamp. It's a 10w7 I thought it was a 13.5w7
It’s a clamp that holds your surround down its the aluminum around the foam
Whats the part number for the spider
It uses a 10.25" X 3.5" spider
Need info how to solder the coil to the stock termo
I can help you with your soldering question. please message me
How does it sound?
Eddie Parrilla just like an original, I have 3 w7’s and Ive rebuilt two and they all sound the same
Great video.
Trying to get a w710V3 rebuilt, any takers?
Email me @ Rzabo2004@yahoo.com I can make you a drop in repair kit or if you ship me your subwoofer I can rebuild it for you.
Is there a way to get ahold of you I have a few questions thank you
Billy Terry sure whats going on
Hey man where did you get the recone kit??
Truth Team I got it on eBay, just looked up w7 13 surround and it popped up for around 35 bucks
Yea for the foam but the spider and the coil?
Well the coil is also available on eBay but I can’t find the spider on there and that thelordofbass.com it says they’re temporarily out of stock
It’s a good tutorial I just don’t understand the coil mark part
Doesn't yours have tinsel wires?
yes they were woven into the spider
Alright thanks
How much to fix mine? I’m in LA.
Email me @ Rzabo2004@yahoo.com I can help rebuild your subwoofer or make you a drop in kit.
Hey I want to know where I can buy the 13w7 cone part ?
I have one for sale message me
Rzabo2004 how much you asking for ?
Rzabo2004 - I’m also looking for some trim rings ? For one
Ronald Portillo email me it’s my username at yahoo
Yo anyone have trim rings for sale? Lemme know!
Great vid.. Where did you get the collar for the coil?
I made sure I broke it into two pieces gently so I could re use it and I used epoxy to put it back together because I could find a new one anywhere
Great video good job looks very complicated to be honest
I took my w7 to a shop he charged me 320 is that a good price thank you for your time good video by the way
Samuel Armendariz for just 1?
Depends on what parts he swapped out. If it was everything like this then it’s ok
Where at I need mine fixed
That' seems good bro, I got mine done by jl audio they charged me $500 for a brand new one .
Yes just one upgraded that 12 tons 13.5 shit ripps
Where are you located can you rebuilt my 10w7-3?
Houston, Texas ... if you've got the parts I can
Hey where could I get parts for my W7 13..If I came to H town how much you charge to fix it
@@Kaleboyyy I can rebuild your 13W7 or sell you a drop in kit so you can rebuild it yourself. Please email me at Rzabo2004@yahoo.com if you need help or parts for your subwoofer.
@@Rzabo2004 I need 1 of those rebuild kits for the Jl 13 w7
ANDRA MARKS email me
Hey, can anyone Help me? I need the Terminal to Connect the cables.. the Ring that fits over the coil to the Terminal is lost.. so i need it, its a Single voice coil 3Ω
KRobGaming Lp did you figure out that part yet ? Cause I have a 12w6 V2 D4 and I’m lost
@@Kingbarber340 no i dont geht one. A Facebook User told ne He had a couple of These but 125€ + shipping is to much..
You can buy a spider that already has woven leads along with a coil that has ordinary leads and jst solder them together at the coil, and Solder the other end of the tinsels leads at the stock jl terminals
@@garcia1018 where? this is awesome! i just need to know where i can buy this?
Lordofbass.com
Hey man could I pay you to do mine?
Lance Griffin any luck ?
Email me @ Rzabo2004@yahoo.com I can help you rebuild yours or make you a drop in kit.
@@Rzabo2004 I sent you a email
@@Rzabo2004 what do you charge where you located??
@@Rzabo2004 how much do you charge for a 12w7
You should’ve cleaned the cone off before putting it back on. 🤦🏼♂️
I need one of these speakers could anyone ship it to me?
I got one
Hello I just sent you an email I am in Houston and trying to get a 13 W7 repair thanks in advance
Did you ever find out where to get a rebuild kit.?
Sundown make crappy subs. Id rock these with my sony xplod
but..
You know ?
I am local to you, coudlnt find any social media to hit you up. Can you message me bro? This is my last resort
Hello I rebuild W7 series subwoofers please email me at Rzabo2004@yahoo.com if you need parts or help rebuilding your subwoofer. I can also make drop in recone kits.
RayRosales827 hello do you need help rebuilding your W7??? If so email me at rzabo2004@yahoo.com and I can assist you with parts and service if needed
Rzabo2004 I need a rebuild I have 2 w7
Hi dude. Do you have recone for jl audio 13w7?
Missed to show a lot of steps helpful but not so helpful 😕
Try watching my newer video, I tried to show everything but I didn’t want to make the videos to long either
Do you take in work? I have a w7 that’s blown
Where you buy the recone kit