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Old 11-29-2011, 10:04 PM   #1
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Howdy All;

Have heard of the sub-woffers being tucked away in some unusual places...
I have a 2008 Couger 278RKS. Think I've explored every cabinet and access pannel... no joy
Where could it be ??????

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Old 11-30-2011, 04:14 AM   #2
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In my Alpine it was in behind the fireplace.

You could also check under / inside your step leading to bedroom.

Another place to check is for a false bulkhead in the area of the TV.
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Old 11-30-2011, 07:44 AM   #3
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We have the identical Cougar and I am sure there are no sub-woofers that are part of the stereo system. Maybe Rascal can sniff those woofers out if they are hiding somewhere.....aarff, aaarff!
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Old 11-30-2011, 08:27 AM   #4
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CarKath, Howdy;

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In my Alpine it was in behind the fireplace.

You could also check under / inside your step leading to bedroom.

Another place to check is for a false bulkhead in the area of the TV.
H-mmmmmmm, haven't opened the step yet.....

Oh, boy, a 'reason' to tear into the trailer

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Old 11-30-2011, 08:03 PM   #5
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I hope you find it. Unless it not even in there like festus said.
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Old 12-01-2011, 07:52 AM   #6
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Howdy All;

Just got done putting the step back together. No sub-woofer.
Did find where the heat duct for the bedroom vent makes it transition from below the floor to the basement. Wasn't a wasted trip, learned 2 things,
No heavy boomin' noises and where the ducting run is.

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Old 12-01-2011, 09:16 AM   #7
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Hank,

If your ears can handle some volume, adjust your graphic equalizer to boost just the lows and minimize the highs. Then pick something really bassy that you can stand (I'd pick something from the 60's like Twist & Shout ) and turn the volume up a bit. You should be able to locate the sub-woofer by ear or feel.

Should work, in theory anyway.
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Old 12-01-2011, 02:26 PM   #8
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Howdy All;

Just got done putting the step back together. No sub-woofer.
Did find where the heat duct for the bedroom vent makes it transition from below the floor to the basement. Wasn't a wasted trip, learned 2 things,
No heavy boomin' noises and where the ducting run is.

hankaye
I have been wanting to open my step as well but was afraid I would break it. It didn't want to come up easily. How did you do it?
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Old 12-01-2011, 03:28 PM   #9
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therink, Howdy;

Like most stairs are assembled, generally the tread (horizontal),is put in first then the riser (vertical). To remove take the riser off first. I found (may be different the day they built yours), 5 screws (#2 square bit), there were 6 around the perimeter of the tread.
To replace put the tread down first then the riser. Careful not to over tighten the screws when putting them back in. Snug does fine.

Have fun...

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Hank,

If your ears can handle some volume, adjust your graphic equalizer to boost just the lows and minimize the highs. Then pick something really bassy that you can stand (I'd pick something from the 60's like Twist & Shout ) and turn the volume up a bit. You should be able to locate the sub-woofer by ear or feel.

Should work, in theory anyway.
More proof that Great minds think alike. although I was leaning more to
"In a Gada-da veda"

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Old 12-01-2011, 03:44 PM   #11
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More proof that Great minds think alike. although I was leaning more to
"In a Gada-da veda"
Hank,

Works for me!

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Old 12-01-2011, 03:54 PM   #12
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You ol' rocker! Just about any Iron Butterfly will do. I found that the "Iron Butterfly Theme " from the album Heavy does a great job of getting rid of mice!


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Old 12-01-2011, 07:17 PM   #13
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Howdy All;

Summer of '70, Licola Beach, (A few miles Up the coast from Naples, It.),
Warn summer day, cute little British chick that lived next door with some Navy Machinist Mate came over cuz "Smitty" wouldn't let her play anything but CW on his stereo ... Well come on in pretty Lady... few bottles of chianti……

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Old 12-02-2011, 08:20 AM   #14
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Old 12-03-2011, 07:11 AM   #15
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What stereo is installed in your Cougar? My Cougar has the Jensen AWM970. This not a 5.1 surrond system (no woofer)
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Old 12-03-2011, 07:55 AM   #16
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slewis95407, Howdy;

Mine is a Jensen Media Pro 5000.

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Old 12-03-2011, 11:45 AM   #17
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I looked at your owners manual and do not see a woofer connection in the wiring diagram.

Link to owners manual
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Old 12-04-2011, 08:34 AM   #18
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Scott, Howdy;

Thanks for the link...

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Old 12-13-2011, 11:12 AM   #19
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Hi thanks for the info as I have a Alpine 3450 also and the sub woofer does not appear to be working. Have you had the fireplace out if so is there some sort of trick to it
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Old 12-13-2011, 12:06 PM   #20
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I have an Alpine 3640. My sub-woofer is above the fireplace/TV behind the in the overhead cabinet. It is between the two access doors behind the material inset trim. Take a look up there.

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