1 Q 18" review!!!

[johny24 0]

First off, I could NOT be happier. Alot of bang for the buck, and that's what I needed from this sub. It sounds excelent, especially for being in a box thats 11.6 cubes. I set the amp to send the sub the full 1000 watts when the bass boost is all the way up. When I listen to music, I have the boost all the way down cause its still loud, but sounds perfectly in tune with the mids and highs. Whenever I get bored is when I crank it up, but personally my ears dont like the pressure all too much. This enclosure was intended for music with the tuning at 28-30 hz, and I never planned on competing, although I went to a db drag on the 15th. I entered and qualified with a 138, quite the ugly score, but I was using the db jam cd that you can borrow from the judges. I played some stupid track I was told to, it didn't work out well. So first round comes along, I hit 145.2 with jeezy on my own cd because I knew it would play properly. The track was hypnotize, and it hit 145.2 at 39 hz. I am thrilled with that for my first try!

I can add more once I shrink the volume of the box a bit, I could also comment on the higher tuning before I lengthen the port.

NUMBERS:

-145.2 db with music on the TL

-1000 watts rms (lanzar opti1400D)

-11.6 cube box

-tuned to 28-30hz

-125 square inches of port (flared out to almost 200)

-18" of Fi "Q"uality

Pics today after school

Edited April 25, 2007 by johny24

[tejcurrent 13]

not bad at all. I understand what you mean, it's good to have balance- not just pure bass all the time. Good job on your first try, I'm waiting for a show near me myself.

[appleyard 0]

Get that Q up with 1500 watts and see the numbers up

[shooter69 0]

very true^^^

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Repost a copy in the review section.

[filtor1 13]

In for pics....

[johny24 0]

ok so photos are in order from the begining of the build to the final product, with some sub shots at the end!!

mounts for dancefloor

dancefloor

sides of the box

I like to call this the "frame method" to building walls

compared to a 12" type-R

again with the R, in the cutout for the Q18

Test fitting for the next couple pics (I'm poor, I didnt have saw horses at this point)

All framed in nice and neat

Q in the wall for the first time! (looks off center but my seats are just adjusted differently)

And so fiberglassing begins

After a long time came bondo and paint (although I got lazy with the bondo, it still looks sweet as heck)

Now for sexy subwoofer poses!

Edited April 24, 2007 by johny24

[johny24 0]

I cant afford a 1500watt amp right now, savin up for a new car

[Fi Car Audio 64]

I must say that is one h*ll of a commitment right there to a sub. Not everyone glasses in a box and wall to their car

I am definitely glad you like it and its working out well for you.

Thanks for the pics and review!

Scott...

[drwang84 0]

I cant afford a 1500watt amp right now, savin up for a new car

Wow saving up for a new car. That means when you sell this car, you can add to the advertisement stating it comes included with a 18" subwoofer enclosure, lol. Props for the successful project. It must be really loud right there next to your ears.

[johny24 0]

haha i cant sell it, i crashed it almost 2 years ago plus its 12 years old.

what do you think an '07 VW golf would sound like with 2 18"s in it? im wondering the same haha