Restoring $12,000 Worth of SUBWOOFERS w/ RARE 18" Soundstream Subs | How To Recone PSI Car Audio Sub
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After upsetting nearly half of the entire internet by BLOWING UP THESE SUBS... It's time to finally show the world what the grand plan was this whole time 😎 That's right!!!These subwoofers are even BETTER then before 🔊
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Today's Trivia Question: 💡
What's something that's always better to buy brand new, and one thing that's always better to buy used?
Tools & Supplies Used:
PSI Soft Parts w/ 8 Layer Coils
CA Glue w/ Activator Spray
Rubberized Glue
Painters Tape & Gorilla Tape
Heavy Duty Clamps
Panel Puller Tool
Zip Ties & Clippers
Spare Sub Gaskets
Sharp Utility Blade
Air Compressor & Blower
Lazy Susan (rotating table)
Yoga Mat (protective mats)
Weights (used an alternator)
Today's Reconing Steps & Tips:
1: Cleaning the gap
-The voice coil moves inside the narrow space on the subwoofer motor, so the center pole needs to be free of any debris that could get stuck.
2: Gluing Spider Landings
- A critical part of a subwoofers suspension system are pieces of material that hold the voice coil former firmly into place. These particular soft parts are called "spiders", and are commonly made from woven fabric. A large bead of CA glue works best on this area because it sets up fast and cures extremely hard.
3: Installing New Recones
-It's important to always use adequate shimming to make sure the voice coils stay perfectly positioned. Polaroids, oak tag paper, or simply some plastic abs sheeting is great for a homemade shim. Line up the tinsel leads with the existing terminal spots on the frame, and drop in the fresh new assembly.
4: Activating The Glue
CA glues work even faster when an combined with activator spray. Using it will speed up the drying / curing process, making it easy to work with when doing multiple woofers.
5: Attaching Foam Surround
With surrounds, rubber glues deliver the greatest results. It contracts when it dries and stays flexible forever. It can even be cleaned off the foams outer layer if mistakes are made.
6: Clamping Down With Gaskets
I use spare 18 inch subwoofer gaskets to apply even pressure onto the basket when adding glue and hand clamps.
7: Adding Dust Cap on Cone
-Dust caps can be tricky to apply. The easiest way is to roll up a segment of clean release tape, creating a makeshift handle that can be stuck onto the outside of the dustcap while applying.
8: Making an "Insta-Clamp"
- instead of having weight precariously sat on my Subs while I wait for glue to dry, I add a small layer of extra thin CA to do all the work as the rubberized glue finishes curing 👍
9: Congratulations, THAT'S HOW TO DO A COMPLETE SUBWOOFER RECONE!!! Want more directions? Subscribe to the channel!!!
Music By: KZread Music Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org)
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After upsetting nearly half the internet by BLOWING THESE SUBS... It's time to finally show the world what the grand plan was this whole time 😎 Today's Trivia Question: 💡 What's something that's always better to buy brand new, and one thing that's always better to buy used? Thanks For Watching, Everyone!!! 🙂
@younggob7970
3 жыл бұрын
It’s always better to buy wire brand new and always better to buy a car used
@burtonguster9584
3 жыл бұрын
Lmao gotta really watch what you do people especially now in these times people get so butt hurt ......just wanted to say keep up the amazing content it's such a breath of fresh air especially in these times to just be able to sit and watch something other then drama or the news KZread has currently been filled with lol well yes keep it up and stay safe!
@ghostpoker
3 жыл бұрын
Well I’d have to say that it is always better to buy some shoes brand new instead of used lol! I mean, who in the world wants to wear your beat up, sweaty, and definitely stanky old shoes! Another thing is I always buy tires brand new. I’ve never understood why people buy used tires. Like they got rid of them for a reason, right? P.S. great video. Much love brother! Hopefully see you at slam this year. I wasn’t able to go last year.
@thattowtruckguy436
3 жыл бұрын
New Underwear and Used cars :P
@billybullfrog
3 жыл бұрын
Buy new batteries, all the rest; vehicle, stereo, rims and tires ect can be used👍
Forgetting the shim taught me how to remove the dust cap. This might be the best repair job I've ever seen and people will come back to this video for years to come.
@K-Effect
3 жыл бұрын
I hope people don't ever need to watch a video to remove a dust cap. There's only one way to do it, you don't use an engine hoist
@Gizmo_-
3 жыл бұрын
@@K-Effect I think he was looking for what tool to use buddy. no need to be a smart ass
“Don’t forget the shim” Exo: *forgets shim*
@danielrumey1412
3 жыл бұрын
it looks like that. fuck jaja
@YTcooldudeLOL
3 жыл бұрын
At least he fixed it
@Stan_the_Belgian
2 жыл бұрын
😅😅
@Stan_the_Belgian
Жыл бұрын
Epic indeed😅😅😅
Those subs are looking awesome man! Nice work!
@jfif_
3 жыл бұрын
i freaking agree mate!
@Lazerchicken69
3 жыл бұрын
mad respect to CAF
@worldwideteambasscatdownri6963
3 жыл бұрын
Between Mark & EXO I am back in Bass!! And my buddy Keith & Mark gave me ways to improve my builds!! Thank all 3 of you!!
@carlosmario3131
3 жыл бұрын
Swell 😏
@BurningDownUrHouse
3 жыл бұрын
What's up Mark! Love your KZread channel!
EXO has 12 grand in clamps... And 12 grand in scented candles, too.
The woofers are also better than new because EXO had their magnets re-zapped on sundown audio's monster magnetizing machine. It really has been a labor of love. He probably has the BEST Soundstream XXX 18s that exist today.
@adrianbass09
3 жыл бұрын
Truly a very unique collection of speakers 👌🏼
@adrianbass09
3 жыл бұрын
Truly a very unique collection of speakers 👌🏼
@eurekaakerue4649
3 жыл бұрын
❌Yes he’s are better than OEM but They made a more advanced sub after that and was the last super Sub to go with the X3 amps it had the _ DD 9900 basket _ over charged magnets with DD’s ribs on a custom “ S “ surround 10” wide magnets 6” thick motor with a 4” inch X-Max trip stiff spiders 7k rms 10k burp ( X3 182 ) bl as good as a NEO BAD BOY - how do I know _ I got it 👈😎🇺🇸 plus two never used in box 📦 class _ A _6.0 .0007 THD 102 signal to noise SQ amps // but for that _ Brute _ the _ Taramps Ltd. Chrome MD8k ✅❌😎👍🇺🇸🇧🇷 👈great match‼️
@kiabass8798
3 жыл бұрын
For sure brother the magnetizer improved his subs bye 40%
Been waiting..11 years in the making wow
It has been a LONG TIME coming for you on this build!!! You have put so much blood, sweat, and tears into it, nobody deserves it more than you my friend!!! All of your passion and perseverance is about to pay off!!!
Damn didn't think id get emotional watching EXO do re cones but the ending got me a bit
The joy of being human. As engine mechanic repeatedly taking pictures just to make sure when I wake up at 3am I can check if I missed something. Brain just delete shit I didn't tell it to!😂 Miss the 90's. ..
@EXOcontralto I’ve popped in here and there whenever I’m working with my sound systems and I got to say this. I appreciate not only the wealth of knowledge that you share with the community, but how humble you are. You are very thorough in your explanations but also very understanding. Look at this example where you called yourself out by saying “did you notice anything?” While gluing the dust cap. And then moments later actually calling yourself out on film. 100% best all-around audiophile on KZread to date. You are a rockstar man. Also congrats on the new house! Keep bumpin’ my dude!
This is art work EXO. I've been bumping since 1998 and you are still teaching me new things. I think I will finally turn the volume up on my old SWR12D2 now that I know it can be repaired. I've been so careful so long.
Watching u since I was 9, now I am 21 and I still rock your content just like those 2009-2012 days of my youth. Keep on EXO! Huge love from Costa Rica. ❤️
You're alright man. Video editing and equipment knowledge you share with us are through the roof, but it's the connections you make with people through and with your vids that take you into orbit. I dig the questions at the end, the world needs more of that! Keep it up brother!
It’s so crazy when I think about it. This guy was legit my biggest influence back in the day when I was like 18-19 (12 years ago) to get into subs and bass. My time frame could be off but I’m 30 now and came across this page again and all these memories just came rolling back. The nicest most down to earth person ever. I wish one day I could meet him so I can show him my system. Which isn’t anything special at all really 😂. Very cheap Rockford fosgate r1 x 2 and a cheap kenwood amp but it bumps. I’ve probably installed over 60-70 systems in the last 10 years because of this man. Awesome hobby. Keep up the awesome work bro. Love your page ❤️.
I cried when u left the shim. God bless for showing and fixing on cam.real man.real help
I’m a trainer at my job and I hate when I tell someone not to do something and then I do it myself. It’s a funny moment of weakness.
That's pretty cool! I had no idea you could rebuild subs at home like that. You learn something new every day. Thanks for sharing!
What a great job you did bringing these girls back to their former glory. I like that you make it a point in whatever you do, to do it to the best and even better than the best. This system is gonna win you some trophy's for sure. Keep em bumpin
Awesome lesson my brother! Proof it's not necessary to be a throw away society and you said it about not tossing your subs! Keep up the great work 👌
@RyanBassForLife
3 жыл бұрын
They looked so good and powerful. Me and you and everyone on the planet🌎 into car subwoofers are loving these wonderful subwoofers💯🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊12 subwoofers for EXOs 12 rebuilt powerful subwoofers. I'm getting a JP23 because of your amp dyno. Best budget half bridge amp around✌😎
i’m always exited when EXO post another video , he’s my go to on car audio and CarAudioFabrication iv learned a lot from you guys
Exo videos so quality he takes so much time for editing to make the video very enjoyable
Awesome that you actually show people the mistakes instead of the edit it out style. Shows people how things actually go like working on a car where a bolt never breaks...
exo be treating his subs better than my parents treat me
Hello EXO, I am from Iran and I watch your videos and I follow your videos, I hope you are always successful ❤👍
I love the way you work. It's an art form that so many people don't understand. I was criticized so much when I was younger by my friends because it seemed to take me longer to do engines or whatever but in the end they just looked so much better and cleaner with more details. What funny tho is eventually some of them caught on because I see them use a lot of the tricks they learned from me 😊
Bro ...... Thank you for all of your videos. I just bought the Destroyer 15d1 and I’m wiring it up now. Your videos have made me tap into my inner bass head. Keep on kicking ass
Hey Bruce, after I buried my first shim under a dustcap and totally ruined the whole cone while removing the dustcap again, I bought some Plastic foil stuff with the right thickness at a hardware store and made myself shims that are like 12 inches tall. Now it’s physically impossible to glue the dustcap in place with the shim still in there. Keep up your great work! Thank you for all these years off entertainment.
Thanks for posting my comment. Keep up the good work exo 👌
Only buy new toilet paper, and only buy used cars! 😋 Great video EXO! Keep up the amazing content.
@Gizmo_-
3 жыл бұрын
why only buy used cars?
@nFiveTech
3 жыл бұрын
@@Gizmo_- when you buy a new car, as soon as you drive it off the lot it loses around 10% of its total value. If you want something new, get something 1-2 years old, and you can often get it for a much better price.
@MaynardFreek
3 жыл бұрын
@@nFiveTech woooosh
@EXOcontralto
3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations man!!! You just won the last comment challenge 😀 Please send your shipping information to: EXOCONTRALTO@GMAIL.COM and I'll get you something sent over as a special THANK YOU just for playing 👍 Appreciate the love 🤜💥🤛
@jbang917
3 жыл бұрын
@@EXOcontralto thanks so much! So stoked!
Budddddy lol, when you pulled out the crazy glue. Yup Murphy is here. Love your honesty, we all do it. Maybe the shim should be yellow? Looking strong!!
i been here since a 12 in your caravan..man what a ride
10:10 was the wild clamp flower. This flower is a rare species found only in the EXO region
Love the videos - keep em coming I was wondering with the shim, is there a reason you can't use a much taller piece of paper? That way the dust cap could never be put on until the shim is removed... and you would never forget.
Fair to say EXO is winning the base van build. Ive been subbed for a long time. Love the Videos man. Keep it up
Exo, you started something here... To all those who love and support Exo, why not start now and live life it was your last 7 days! I will take that challenge! Love you Exo! Much love to all those who watch as well, God Bless you all!
Holy jumping Enchiladas Exo i can just imagine how long it took you to recone each and every single sub woofer
Plot twist he used soo many clamps it pushed all the glue out🤔🤦 On another episode of Exo😂
Love your energy bro. Fun watching you rebuild those subs. Great question too! Thanks for sharing the comments. Uplifting.
All your videos are awesome. You are by far one of the most knowledgeable and creative guy out there.
I’ve been waiting for this forever!
finally hope your doing good EXO
Man I have to be honest that I thought your videos were so cheesy a at first and were unwatchable but you have really grown on me and I am very impressed with your later videos! Subscribed
Barely watched how I collected and rebuilt these and it’s pretty dope ur doing the damn thang … keep pushing that shit further
You never learn how to fix mistakes if you don’t make them! 😁
Thank you so much, EXO!! This is awesome!
I've been watching since the beginning. Its very surprising that you dont have so many more subscribers!! Good clean edits and shots. Lmao the sound you make at the end of every video! Keep up the good work
The less knowledge they have, the louder they scream. Love what you're doing for so many years now. We always knew you make everything better in the long run
you just warned us not to leave it in the coil then did it right after. lol love the content
Are you remembering to align the logos the same way on each sub? Normally they are aligned in line with the leads.
@ItzSnelling
3 жыл бұрын
it really doesn't make that much of a difference, if it was a square kicker however it would matter
man, it makes no sense why you dont have over a mill subscribers by now.. you should have so much more subscribers. imo
Awesome . Just simply awesome. I thought about you the other day when I walked in Parts Express and bought some Dayton Audio Subs.
It is so cool you are building your own speakers. Your exitement and energy is really showing. Always enjoy your chanel and videos :)
Handy tip, since I goof stuff more than i'd like to admit, like forgetting the shim. Get a shim in NeonPink, or BrightYellow or some super FLASHY colour, so it screams at you visually when applying the cap. Also thank so much for your content, your positivity, enthusiasm and genuine interest is contagious. Keep it up u beautiful weirdo :)
Your making better quality videos then ever! Keep it up. Several year every video viewer.
Nice work! I've found that ductwork gasket (like puddy) works good to pick up all foreign material it tight spaces. I work hvac for a job and have tons of the stuff. Gets in the nookies and crannies lol
Hell ya bruce nice save!! Subs lookin fine man!!!! 😎 Cant wait to hear em play!!
Awesome job it's great to see people still repairing things instead of just replacing it.
13:39 I love your videos exo but the highlight of this video was when I realized I wasnt the only basshead that says re-re 😂😂 ❤
You always make everything sound exciting I am a car audio head from way back you are very creative
Those bad boys look good EXO..... Always staying loud and staying proud..... Props bro!!
you are an absolute legend. Love your video, love your work and wish you only the best from life. Much love from Australia
Great video brother keep it up we need more people like u and little did u know by messing up and not taking the shim out showed us how to remove the cap u just showed us how to fix a mistake nice work subs look awesome
Awesome !!! I have been loving this whole series with your next ride.
Your work is lovely exo...looking forward to seeing how wild this build is gonna be
man, i enjoyed the content. iv seen several of your installs but this pretty impressive at your level of knowledge. thanks for the amazing content
Hey exo thank you for the helpful vids you saved me from buying Rockville and wasting money cause I would have blown them please keep bringing the vids much love to you and your family
Glad you left the mistake in, man of integrity 👏 glad I subscribed to you.
Coolest video buddy keep up the good work... you're deff found your lane with the do it yourself vids... keep on keepin on..
Put a string tail on the shim so it hangs out on the cone and helps to remind to take it out, absolutely love your videos!
Ain't another person on the planet like you man. You love them damn speakers and amps and they love you back🍻
Can't wait...man I just found you and love your stuff...thx for all your hard work...and the info you provide
I ordered a knob from showtime electronics and it got here in literally 2 days! Would recommend again and will probably be purchasing more things in the future
@EXOcontralto
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear! Thanks for the support bro 🙂 Remember to type in your "EXO" coupon code at checkout!!! 👌
@JretnuH
3 жыл бұрын
@@EXOcontralto yessir. Hopefully you get to check out my new 8 15s 6.5 order build instead of my weak ass shobalt that had 4 15s lol
Thank you so much. I love the knowledge you share and your attitude is inspiring to say the least. Keep up the great work. Stay inspired. All the best.
Damn dude! Good job 😁😗 I remember how they looked when you started and they're gorgeous! The white really worked well. Keep up the great work man!
Hey bro you’re doing a great job with those subs, I like to watch your videos, so helpful, thanks. Keep doing it as today, following you from Guatemala, have a good one, bye!!
I love how he’s using an expensive alternator as a weight. Never change Exo!!
Something you should always buy new is your battery. Something you should/could always buy used are your amplifiers. Love your videos a ton.
You're a cool guy and I enjoy your videos keep up the good work and I can't wait to see the van finished
Respect for keeping in the part where you forget the shim. We all make mistakes brother, don't be ashamed.
Especially subs worth that much, man I can't wait to see your final product. I live in Maine so hoping to catch up with you at some meets. Keep it up👍
Great job rebuilding all those subs and showing people how to do it! Overall great vidio bud!!!! Awesome job building an oh so serious mega system!
If purchasing new, underwear...of course & if purchasing used... well subwooofers after watching / learning from your video!!
Hell yea man been waiting on this video! I like ur work and ur style! Good job brother keep them coming! Exo the best!
Looking amazing, I’d love to see all those in a build. Amp- Brand New Subwoofer- refurbished
Nice sounds project Shoutouts from Philippines im always watching your videos Keep it up bro And God Bless
Are you the reincarnation of Bob Ross, so polite and laid back. If I was doing that and forgot to take out the shim I would be swearing, haha. Another cool video man.
Love this type of video! Cant wait until your bassin again!
Good job on the subs homie! I rebuild rifles and it’s very cool to see something you built on the range or anywhere. I rebuilt my first car- a 69 Chevy Malibu
A car is something u should always buy slightly used and your car audio batteries is what u should always buy new and at same time if poss. The for another awesome video Exo!
EXO Brother you are the man your vid are so real and have been since day 1 no fakery .Those sub are beautiful
Dude you're a beast, can't wait to hear the finished product. But once again i'm digging them surround tower's from earlier on the video. What type of receiver you pushing on them? I have a Yamaha on my surround
Thank you for posting this video, this was very informative!
Almost three years later they back again and better than ever +respect
Looks great got to be a relief to be done with that part. I have 6 os jl audio 12w6 v1 that i need to redo. Forgetting that shim is definitely something i would do lol. Thanks for always being entertaining
Amazing job Exo! Really nice video, definitely one of my favourite! Greetings from Poland! :)
I can not wait to hear this things slapping again. And to answer you. I would never buy used amps. But I have no problem buying used subs now that I know how to recone and restore them. Makes me sad I got rid of my blown up Rockford T1-12
Lol I had to double take I was like. Did he forget the shim??? Lol 🤣🤣 sure enough 😋😋 good work bro
Incredible hobby bro, you are the man for sure.
Awesome work man! Looking forward to the final result 👍