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#934 of 3747 L.L. Bean Edition by madisonsgame

Apr 19, 2008 (8:36 am)

I just bought the 2009 L.L. Bean Edition. I had a 2001 and 2005 Forester in the past and loved them. I finally decided to get the L.L. Bean edition. I did not get the nav. system (now I wished I had) but the radio sounds great but I would like to enhance it. I have read posts about subwoofers and tweeters. I am not sure how these work. Can someone please explain? I am a little nervous about adding things to my car. In the past, the service people have damage my car with scratches etc.... so I am a little nervous add these items. I am thinking about the Sirius radio. My car is pre-wired, so I have to buy the kit. Does anyone have Sirius radio? Is it worth it?
Also I read that Subaru and L.L. Bean are not going to renew their partnership. I wonder why?

#935 of 3747 Re: 140 posts in 10 days [p0926] by bigfrank3

Apr 19, 2008 (8:41 am)

Replying to: p0926 (Apr 19, 2008 8:09 am)
Thanks Frank. I knew it had been a while and didn't realize how long, but 2 years sounds right as I think about it. I had a disagreement with a host so it was easier to just go away, but I have missed the gang.
 
Good to see the old-timers still here as well as all the new posters. This has always been a great group and an excellent place to share.
 
You still have a great name!

#936 of 3747 Re: LL Bean Audio help [bigfrank3] by p0926

Apr 19, 2008 (8:43 am)

Replying to: bigfrank3 (Apr 19, 2008 8:36 am)
In the 05 Forester it still mounts under the passenger seat
 
  In my 04 the subwoofer is mounted in the left rear cargo comparment wall.
 
-Frank

#937 of 3747 Re: L.L. Bean Edition [madisonsgame] by bigfrank3

Apr 19, 2008 (9:13 am)

Replying to: madisonsgame (Apr 19, 2008 8:36 am)
Congrats on your purchase. What color? My wife likes the red Bean.
 
Tweeters and the sub woofer are a great way to enhance the musical range of the sound system. The sub adds to the low frequencies, the bass, and the tweeters do the high frequencies. I have installed several of each myself because I always figure that no one works on my vehicles with the care I do.
 
I just looked through the 09 accessory catalog and the tweeters look just like the ones I put into my 06. The car is pre-wired so accessories can be put in easily at the Port or the dealer. They go at the leading edge of the door where it meets the A pillar, just inside from the mirrors. There is a little cover that pops off and the wires are under that. The tweeters just snap into place after you plug the wires in, then the speaker grill snaps on to replace the dummy cover previously removed. The grill looks just like the dummy cover except for the small holes to let the sound out. This install is a piece of cake. If you can change a light bulb you can install them, really. The only tool needed is a small screwdriver to pop the dummy cover off, and you should put some tape over the tip so as not to scratch anything. That is the hardest part, and that is not hard.
 
The catalog also says the sub still goes under the driver's seat. This is not pre-wired but everything needed comes with the sub, including excellent directions. This is a little more involved because the seat needs to be unbolted and tipped back so you can work under it. The wires get run inside the console and under the dash to the back of the radio where it gets plugged in. The electrical part is easy but the real work is running the wires. If one is handy it can be done in about 30 minutes, but is harder than changing a light bulb.
 
The catalog says the part number for the sub is H630SSC000, and for the tweeter kit H6318SC000. It does say that the tweeter part number is for the X and the Premium, so you may want to inquire about the Bean, and what if anything is different.
 
Good luck with your purchase!

#938 of 3747 Re: LL Bean Audio help [p0926] by bigfrank3

Apr 19, 2008 (9:22 am)

Replying to: p0926 (Apr 19, 2008 8:43 am)
That is strange. The part number for my wife's sub (H630SSA200) says it fits 03 to 05, and my 06 sub (H630SSA300) says 06 to 08. The subs look similar and both have the fork bracket, but her directions say passenger seat and mine says driver's seat. Hmmmmm...

#939 of 3747 Re: LL Bean Audio help [p0926] by samiam_68

Apr 19, 2008 (9:53 am)

Replying to: p0926 (Apr 19, 2008 8:43 am)
In the 05 Forester it still mounts under the passenger seat
  
  In my 04 the subwoofer is mounted in the left rear cargo comparment wall.
 
 
The XT has it in the rear cargo area as standard equipment. The add-on subwoofer for non-XT models goes under the front seat.

#940 of 3747 Re: LL Bean Audio help [p0926] by rsholland

Apr 19, 2008 (10:14 am)

Replying to: p0926 (Apr 19, 2008 8:43 am)
Hey Frank...
 
Aside from not being able to a get manual on the turbo, what do you think of the new Forester? Have you checked it out in the flesh and/or taken a test drive?
 
Bob

#941 of 3747 Re: LL Bean Audio help [samiam_68] by bigfrank3

Apr 19, 2008 (10:33 am)

Replying to: samiam_68 (Apr 19, 2008 9:53 am)
Thanks for the info, that explains things.

#942 of 3747 Re: 140 posts in 10 days [p0926] by kurtamaxxxguy

Apr 19, 2008 (11:21 am)

Replying to: p0926 (Apr 19, 2008 8:09 am)
The creaking/chirping in my '09 Foresters' front overhead light enclosure was a factory defect; cable covering that squeaked when rubbing roof, and lack of spacer between rear view mirror bracket and roof frame.
I'm sure Subaru could come up with a more elegant fix than mine but my foam wraps around cable and between mirror bracket and roof have hopefully shuddup'ed the noise.
There are still a few minor creaks/pops in dash over some bumps, but any car's going to make some noise over bumps. My former Maxx rattled a lot more than the Forester does, and my '03 Ions were buzz/rattle fests by comparison.
 
The tweeters do add air to the sound. Good to know what is involved with Subwoofer install (a pity wiring has to be run, though).
 
Apparently the suspensions are different between the X and XT series. The XT is more "sporting" and leans less in turns. IMHO, The XT ride's firm but not harsh - kinda like a WRX but with more suspension travel. The rear end tends to kick up its heels over speed bumps, though.

#943 of 3747 Magic Foam (kurtamaxxxguy) by tkay

Apr 19, 2008 (11:52 am)

Hey! it worked. They (Subaru) must of got back to you and told you about the defect. Good for them. When I got my 09 Bean and discovered that moon roof, I was ecstatic.It sure beats the heck out of those 2 X 3 roofs most have. Gotta love that wind shield,well thought out.(my mileage is up 25MPG right now.(1500 miles)

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