What Model and size

[psyched187 0]

Hi all!

Finally came to the decision to go with Fi but not sure what model or size to go with. Just trying to get a little input.

I'm a daily driver and listen mainly to rap. In the past I've entered in a few local SPL competitions when I had four 12" Diamonds but nothing serious.

I'm trying to keep the price around the $300 range.

Currently I have two 12" Kappa Perfect VQ's, each in its own 1.75 cu ft slot port box and each powered by a Hifonics Brutus 1505D.

0 awg power wire. 5 farad cap. Exide orbital battery.

There is roughly 9 cu ft to work with in the back of my '97 S-10 ext cab and I'm willing to devote both amps to powering one sub.

Right now its a toss up between a 15" or 18" and either the BL, SSD or the Q. Basically... I just wanna go louder!

Any opinions are appreciated.

[psyched187 0]

Well I have come to the conclusion that it's gonna be a 15" BL.

Now my next question, should I get the dual 1 ohm or the dual 2 ohm?

I'm planning to get the flatwind coil and the cooling option but don't know if one amp to each VC @ 1 ohm would be too much?

[ABXX49 20]

Well I have come to the conclusion that it's gonna be a 15" BL.

Now my next question, should I get the dual 1 ohm or the dual 2 ohm?

I'm planning to get the flatwind coil and the cooling option but don't know if one amp to each VC @ 1 ohm would be too much?

Are the Hifonics strappable?

[psyched187 0]

How do I know if the amps are strappable?

From the looks of it, the only model of the Brutus series that is strappable is the new BX2607D.

I suppose it would not be optimal to run an amp to each VC then, huh?

[johnecon2001 82]

How do I know if the amps are strappable?

From the looks of it, the only model of the Brutus series that is strappable is the new BX2607D.

I suppose it would not be optimal to run an amp to each VC then, huh?

Not necessarily, could always get this and use it to signal strap the amps

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/Pr...ProductID=20093

[Fi Car Audio 64]

Am I reading it wrong or are you wanting to run a pair of the 1505s to a single BL15D1? If so, I would definitely step up to a BTL with that kind of power.

Thanks,

Scott

[psyched187 0]

Thanks johnecon. If it comes down to it, that might be the route I need to go.

Yes, you are reading it right Scott. I didn't know if just the one amp would adequate.

Believe me, I would definitely upgrade to a BTL but its a step or two out of my price range.

So do you think I should just use one 1505 and get the BL15D2 instead?

[ncacoates 104]

That amp is only stable at 2ohm i believe so id get a d1 and later if you want you could pick up another and youll already have the amp. believe me once you get an Fi BL you'll want another as i do.

[diablo_331 23]

i would suggest that u save up and get a btl...u could use both amps and ud be much happier

[psyched187 0]

MemphisMzd, The Hifonics Brutus 1505d is rated at 1500w @ 1 ohm.

For now I think its just gonna be one BL15D2 that I'm planning to order at the end of the month.

If I end up selling my two Kappa Perfects, then I might get a 2nd BL15.

[NDMstang65 403]

The single BL would be fine with that amp...

The two amps together, in my opinion, not so much.

Thanks!

-Nick

[psyched187 0]

For a daily driver, should I just get the flatwind coil and cooling options added?

Lastly, my buddy and I are going to attempt to build the box. This is what I came up with using RE's enclosure calculator. Do the dimensions and port size look about right for the BL15D2?

[Julian 641]

(slightly off topic but) i have a 15 bl running on a brutus 1208ixd and it kicks HARD im sure its only running around 950-1000 watts rms but its fine for what i need it for

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Love the avatar.

[psyched187 0]

Love the amp!

Got it dirt cheap on ebay and it fit perfectly on my amp rack between my Hifonics amps.

I've been surfin around on ebay looking for a second matching amp, but all I can find is the zx250 in white. If I do end up finding one I'll need to redesign my amp rack.

This was my setup before getting a matching Perfect VQ and ported box.

Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions on my box specs for the BL15?

Should I try to stick close to a 4 cu ft box or can I go smaller, like 3-3.5 cu ft?