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I updated the sticky section just now, and after sitting here for a few hours i'm taking a break lol. It explains all the available options with the subs and whatnot, hopefully ill be able to get some pictures and some "cookie cutter" boxes done soon. Thanks for your patience while we re-build the forum Thanks! -Nick

yep, another recone question. i have a pair of blown 12" eclipse ti's. i don't want them reconed to their previous specs, instead i want something different. maybe bl/btl like? what do you think? can it be done? how much? what can i expect as far as perfomance, both output and sq? thanks in advance fellows.... wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

why is ther such a difference in the motor strenght=bl between the d1 and d2 version of the bl subs

what size box should i build for two 18's the BL's with 1600 rms each going to them. i want to do i square port and subs facing up. dose anyone have any box plans i could use or ideas. it is in the back without rear seats so i have room can go up to 48 wide. thanks for any help

Im looking for some recones for my mt's I have emailed scott about 2 weeks ago and havent heard back from him. I figured here would be the best place to get ahold of him other than via email. Im looking for dual 2's shipped to my house. And anybody who has reconed some subs what are some tips to doing it? Thanks alot Wes

are they specific break-in instruction for the SSD? What is the procedure. Will they come with the woofer ? In the reviews i noticed they sound better over time. Is this typical as things start to loosen up and get moving?

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.

Chris has set the bar so my turn Vehicle info - Vehicle - Scion tC hatchback 2007 - Power - Stock Battery, Stock 100 amp Alt, Optima yellow top 34/78 In the rear System info - Sub woofers - 2x Fi 12" SSD D2 with copper coil option - Amps - 2x US Amps MD.1D (RMS 1,000 watts avg. @ 13.6 V each sub @ 1ohm) ~Also tested with 2 soundstream rubicon 502 amps (RMS 500 watts avg. @ 14.4 v @ 4ohm) Enclosure info - Enclosure - Currently 1.05 cubic feet per sub (after all displacement) Also Sealed enclosures used were 1.2 per sub and a ported 2.0 @ 33hz sloted - Sub placement - Facing UP in the rear hatch Also tried facing REAR of hatch Comparison info …

800w @1ohm and the sub would be sealed, flatwind doesn't seem neccessary. also thinking about a Q10 ported because i've always had a thing for single ported 10's. going behind the seat of a reg cab Ram, would have around 1-1.25ft sealed, or up to 1.25 net ported.

Hey, i just ordered a 15q and was wondering if there's anyway you could give me an estimate of when it will arive. (I live in washington). I know this used to be pinned with all that info but i couldn't find it anymore. Thanks a lot guys, i'm really excited to get this thing going.

Im ordering 2 18" Bls running off my one kicker 2500.1 i already have one order and i m about to get my second one ordered. i want to know who is Also Running 2 18's of any series of Fi audio. and how does it sounds. ive never ran 18's before and im very curious on how they perform.

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I have a single 10 right now and will be upgrading with a second soon. I would like to know if these subs can handle maybe 900 watts for a daily driver? Dual 2 ohm DVC and box at 2 cubic feet.

Whats up? I ordered a BTL about a week ago and it says on your website that it has already shipped. But you guys have not sent me a tracking # yet. Could you hook me up with that. Thanks my Invoice number: I-10334/00

I;m trying to buy an 18ssd and put it in my acura. The only way to really do so is to use tube ports instead of slotted to decrease the volume of the box. I dont really know how to do it. i went to this site called klaus audio and it designed one for me. I however don't know if it is legit. It says for a 6.2 cubic foot box tuned to 33hz id need 2 4" ports 8.5 inches long each....i wnaan build it but need to see if it will actually work....here's what it says http://www.klausaudio.com/myaccount/view_b...cfm?boxid=37047 ...please tell me what you think.

How many watts do i need to push a fully loaded 15" btl(daily)?

Scott, any updates on finding a proper fitting coil? let me know. Thanks, Matt

Hey all, I had to make a new username I guess because of the crash..anyways The dustcap on my Q is getting very warm. I am using my BXi-1500d, which probably does an actual 1000w @ 1ohm. I have the Dual 2 coils. The gain is set 1/2 way on the amp, the sub pre-out is @ +6, which basically uses the full voltage (2.2v). I don't think I can be overpowering the Q. And there is a funny smell, not sure if it's the VC glue or the VC melting itself. What should I do, because I don't think I am overpowering the Q with this amp. Here is a video BTW:

It's 3 cuft tuned @ 33 hz and it's going in a 2001 Dodge Durango. I'm getting the plexi etched at my laser shop and it should slam. This is my first install w/ Fi products and let's hope it's not my last.

if i have two amps that are 1600rms each and i want one amp to each sub what should i get the basic btl or the bl with cooling and flatwire

So I checked last night UPS said Shipped, FI said shipped and its schedualed for next wed. I am very happy. But now Im starting my box build And I think Iv changed things a little.. I was running 6 cubes Net Volume. That was perfect for me as it just maxed out my the dimensions I could use...However, I think that in reality after displacements ill be down around 5 cubes... Is that enough? Or should I bump the box up to 7 net cubes? Any advice? Thanks

so i talked to my friend and he said when he gets back in town he'll hit me up to buy my amp and sub.. but i am going to try to talk him into buy my type r's along with my amp and kicker sub for 950 or 1000 dollars. hopefully he does and that way i can order everything at once.. alrighty thanks guys.. so as soon i as i get word ill put an order in on a 15 standard BTL. thanks again. oh yeah.. what would shipping be to Wasilla Alaska 99654 one more thing.i seen a guys 15BTL on steave meades website forum. and he had the problem with tensel slap or something and it went right through the spider. did that get fixed?

I have alredy sent you both a copy of this e-mail, and Nick replied to me, and said just to print out a copy of this, and send it along. However since all the info got lost on the forum, I cannot do that. If you guys could please give me a confirmation I could send along with my money order it would be great. Hey Scott, (or whoever it may be) I have been eyeing your site, as well as others for reviews and your Fi forum, and think I am ready to buy. I want to buy 1 dual 2 15" SSD w/ flatwind, for a total of $229, the only problem is I do not have a credit card, and would have to pay via snail mail (aka money order). Is this possible, and if it is, who do I make the M/O ou…

I recently bought a recone for my HCCA 15 and I think the leads are too short for me to use. Is it usual for the leads to only go past the spider by 1"? Let me know what I can do about this. I have included a couple pics so you can see what I am talking about. Thanks!

Hypothetically if I have a box that is 1 cuft tuned to 30 hz, for say an 10" type r or ID, will this box have a different tuning frequency for a different sub with different parameters, such as a 10" Fi Q? Box being the same and same port area.