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  1. Started by emperorjj1,

    i haven't purchased anything from fi in a bit so i wasn't sure who to ask/bug. Im looking for a price on 2 MT 18 recone Q2 and 2 18" baskets. I was also wondering if you guys have/sell the nice black ca glue and activator? Ill probably be picking this stuff up as soon as i can. Id say a week or so but really depends on funds

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  2. Started by mmb2,

    if you are going to use 2 10" FI subs in 1 box with 1 port does the port still use 16 sq in per cf? or does it double to 32 sq in? what would be optimal for 2 10" BL's Also would 2 10" BL's @ 1500 rms each be louder than 1 10" BTL @ 3000 rms? Thank you! i am trying to get my research done before i purchase.

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  3. Started by criticalaudioinc,

    Hey guys i have been looking for a FI logo for my vehicle anyone have a PDF or know where i can purchase a decal? If you have a PDF if you could send it to [email protected]

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  4. Started by beyondlogix,

    I just got my 12" Fi Q. This is my first quality subwoofer, hooray! Just a quick question. On both sides of voice coil, there are + and - springs, total of 4. This is dual 2 ohm, wiring down to 1 ohm load. It is my understanding to do this, you run positive wire to positive, from one coil to the other, then negative to negative. But then, what? How does it hook up to the enclosure. Do I run the wire in parallel from one side of sub to other, then run a wire from one side into the enclosure? I looked for diagrams, but none were clear exactly how I run the wire from sub to enclosure. Thanks in advance.

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  5. Started by ZUaudio,

    Where can i find a High Output ALT?? I would like about 400 A

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  6. Started by sunten1,

    I just ordered the 15" Q along with the Sundown 1000 amp. I have had the Ascendant Audio Atlas 15 for the longest time. I thought to myself, maybe it's time to move on, so I did. Saw the awesome deal on this site for the amp, jumped on that. I did have one question, I was looking at getting some 0 gauge wire. Looking at KnuKoncepts wire. I just need to figure out the fuse size. What size should I get? I was leaning towards like 150~200A Thanks Sunny

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  7. Started by caddyon20s,

    Does anybody here have an idea of how much fi charges to recone a fully loaded btl 18, the old one???? thanks

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  8. Started by skullylover,

    Howdy, I'm looking to pick up the fully loaded BTL 12 dual 1 ohms. Simple questions: What amps would you fine folks push it with? Typically I'd go with a pair of subs, but I'm not confident a ported enclosure would fit in the back of an 09 Challenger without swallowing up the entire trunk. Any suggestions?

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  9. Started by clifford3030,

    How long does it usually take for turn around on emails? I've sent one to the sales and recone emails for Fi over a week ago and haven't heard anything. I had the problem with the aluminum plug busting through the dust cap and am hoping to get it fixed soon as i've been going after this for about a month now. Austin

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  10. Started by Bmoorman05,

    How much would a recone be for a 12" Q. The tinsels broke on one of the coils....

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  11. Started by caddyon20s,

    Hello everyone its me again as u may already know i like to ask a lot of questions but thats how i learn, now i need to know if the new btl is a lot better than the old one???i need people with experience who have owned both???

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  12. Started by marthastricycle,

    So I've been bumping two American Bass XD 10's powered by a mmats 1400.1 amp. I think I just burned up one of the subs so I obviously want to replace. I want something louder. My system hit 153.2db and that's with two 10's. I like American Bass's products but the VFL's are 1500wrms each and I don't want to buy another amp. I'm looking at the Fi subs and specifically the IB3 12's. Anybody have them? They're 50wrms each more then XD's (500wrms each). The amps 1400wrms @ 1 ohm so I don't want anything that's more then 650wrms each. Reccomend another sub? Thanks =)

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  13. Started by philsteroni,

    Say I made a 4 cubic foot box put a BL15 inside with 1500watts rms, then used the same box popped in a BTL15 in the same box with 3000watts rms. Would the BTL be much louder. I'm a little confused to how much watts make a difference in car audio, everytime someone asks if they should go for 1 powerful sub, or 2 less powered subs, people always vote for the 2 subs due to cone area. Would the btl make you feel and hear noticably more bass then the bl with my given senario?

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  14. Started by Thewes,

    For the BL 15's it says 4 cubes max for each sub, so if I have 2 it would just be 8 cubes, no strings/formulas attatched? Also, the more cubes the better, correct? And lastly, I was thinking of tuning to about 33, anyone have some advice on this? Thanks

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  15. Started by rttr83football,

    why does it on every single Subwoofer on the Fi website it says N/A for the sealed box size

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  16. Well do I? Cooling? Flatwind(whatever that is)?

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  17. Started by g8m3rtag,

    I'm thinking of going with a 15" Q for these, powered by a Sundown SAZ-1000D So I've been messing with the RE calculator and think I have come up with a couple of designs. I just want to make sure all the numbers are right on these and see some opinions on which one is better. I like the first one more, sub up port back, does that design output well? How do you make the horizontal and vertical 45's come together smoothly? Also, would the first box fit a 15" BL? I know the second one doesn't have the airspace for a BL which is another reason I like the first one. In case by the time I order I decide to go with a BL (I'm very indecisive) This is going in a hatchback (2003 H…

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  18. Started by Xibalba,

    So, never owning a car in my life, I am getting my first one very soon....big change from trucks and SUVs. I love SPL and am not entirly sure what to do. I was planning on either doing 2 12" Q's ported or 1 12" BTL ported, this is gonna have to be a tough decision for myself. If you have an opinion on what you would prefer, go ahead, be nice to know what other people think. But here is what I need to know also, which way should the subs and port face? They will be going in the trunk of course. Is it correct in saying that the bigger the box is, the smaller the ports need to be and vice versa or no? Just heard this the other day. Any advice at all as well as the an…

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  19. Started by x_bong_x,

    which amp will push a BL 12" sub? a sundown 1000D or sundown 1500?

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  20. Started by akjay907,

    what exactly is BP power option????? also i what is the flatwire and copper options too??? looking at getting an SSD12

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  21. Started by NewGuy,

    Alright they don't answer E- Mails at the sight. I'm wondering if my purchase is going to be this way? I will soon be ordering 1 of 2 BTL 18's and want it to go smoothly. It should money talks right?...lol I want D1's, daily, no 3rd magnet, and where does the cooling cancel the other out? Just choose the chamfer right? These will run at 2000 just for daily driving and that friendly slug fest!

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  22. hey whats up guys. well i've had my set up for about a 3 years now and im thinking it is time to start over. i love my set up now but i just want more. rite now i have just 1 re XXX (04) 15, and i love it to death. Powered by a jl 1000/1. i've been on this site looking for about 4 weeks and i think i narrowed it down but not sure. I want to do a wall in my truck (04 dodge ram QC), so i was thanking 2 or 4 15's. would like to do 2 18 or 6 12. IT just do to money i just want to get something i can afford and still pound like hell. Im more into SQ not a big fan of who can make the loudest fart. I love clean and low low bass (what i love the most), the ones that make pa…

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  23. Started by icy_chris,

    now thats great customer service just got a phone call update on my 12" btl and it's going to be a little longer on the wait but that don't matter to me i'm going to stick it out till the end b/c i know it's going to be woth it. thanks for putting the effort into calling make me feel good to know that you guys accually care about your customers thank you fi

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  24. Started by Josh<3Bass,

    lol so i have probably posted this on every site, but i just want to see on wide term who thinks what, what do you guys think is better with hitting lows and slappin hard, the FI BL or the AQ HDC3?

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  25. Started by Koon,

    Hey guys, I just ordered my Image Dynamic components and now I'm starting to look into my subwoofer setup. I've narrowed it down to three choices. I listen to mostly rap and hip hop, but I do like alternative every now and then. Here are the three setups that've really stood out to me. 1) 2 12" Fi SSD's powered by a Cadence DCA 1600.1 in a ported box to specs. 2) 2 12" Image Dynamics IDQv3's in a sealed encolsure powered by a AudioQue 1200D or Sundown SAE-1200D. 3) 2 12" AudioQue SDC2.5's in a ported box powered by an AudioQue 1200D or Sundown SAE-1200D. I'm really trying to get loud but still have some sound quality. I'm not trying to have to upgrade my alternator ei…

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