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Been a member since I ordered my 2 stock spec SSD 12's a couple of weeks ago. I have noticed most people tend to go for BL's and BTL's. So all you fellow SSD owners let's see what you got and how you like them. Pics and videos would be nice too! Info on spl numbers, what kinda box you're running, auto make and model, etc.... Anything you wanna share. Mine come tomorrow so I won't have them in the car for a couple of weeks while I run new power wire and build the box. Def taking some pics though. So show some Fi SSD love people! Let's put all these BL and BTL threads to shame!

I was curious about the universal option offered for the BTLs.I understand that it is so you can change between dual 1 and 2 ohm coils, but what are the drawbacks?I noticed it says that if you don't get the universal option that the motor will be optimized for the ohm load configuration you order.So does that mean that a universal BTL won't ever perform quite as up to par as one that isn't universal?Just curious, because I figured if their were no drawbacks then all of the subs would have them.Thanks man for any feedback.I really appreciate it.

good set up? im not ready for a ho alt or second battery

Is it ok if i face the subwoofer and port up instead on forward or backward in my trunk. 2010 altima.. would it make a difference?

Been waiting for 2 and half weeks

I emailed Scott@Fi for the box dimensions. Is it true that if i use those dimensions, its a prefab box? Someone told me. If i use FI's box dimensions, is that like buying a box right off the shelf?

Hi, I was very interested in having Fi rebuild my tc-3000 I dont know what re-cone kits you all have available or any specs on them. I would much rather deal over the phone if possible. It is a tc-3hp motor with the quick swap basket. It is 15" and I would like it to remain 15" the box I am using is 2.94 cubic feet tuned to 34 hz with 56 square inches of port. I would like the re-cone to be able to handle around 1500 watts at 1 ohm. What do you all have available, what are the prices, and would I have to send it in to you? Would I use my existing basket or would that need to be replaced?

I will have a stock car (130a alt., stock battery, big 3 done) and plan to run 1 15" SSD w/ BP power off a SAZ-1500D. Question is, do I buy the dual 1 ohm sub wired at 2 ohms, or get the dual 2 ohm sub wired at 1ohm? Sundown.com rates the 1500d @800rms at 2ohms... Which would be better? Wiring @ 2ohms would have less voltage drop correct? But wouldn't the amp be working harder ie. the gain would have to be much higher when running @ 2ohms? If I ran it @ 1ohm I could keep the gain really low so I'm thinking that this would be better for the amp. Any Thoughts?

I've seen a few different ways to wire a DVC sub in parallel. but which way is right? Here are a few diagrams that I have found online: Everything Car Audio: Single DVC Subwoofer wiring Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams, One 2 ohm Dual Voice Coil (DVC) Speaker Are either of these ways right or wrong? Any help is greatly appreciated.

This is out of pure curiosity. I just want to know what all the parts into these woofers are made of and i looked of on the site and found some things but im just seeing if theres any other specific details. I just want to know more about the internals than i do about the outside appearance. Simple question i suppose.

yoo!! somebody help me out.. alright im about to get a car soon and idk whether an SUV or sedan so i was wondering wut will bump harder.. 2 12inch btls???or 2 15inch ssds?...how many watts can i go with the btls and how many can i get with the ssds?..

I am buying this box and want to know which Fi sub will sound best in this encolsure. I want the best output/best sound combo for 1 12" or 10" I have about 300 watts of clean old school AB power that I will be pushing it with. Here is the link to the enclosure. Subthump

Im new to car audio, is fi any good? or is it just some stuff some wv / va boys use?

Wondering when you guys expect the BTL backorder to be filled and shipped? Maybe its already done I don't know ha just seeing what the overheads looking like. Thanks

I had been searching the market and looking for a non-fanboy sub that was loud (I mean LOUD) but could fit in with an SQ setup and stumbled across a forum where I was first introduced to Fi. After some deliberation I made the plunge with a fully loaded Fi BL 12 and I could NOT be happier! Customer service via email is on point. Best of all its made in the USA (even by today's standards that doesn't mean much, but if at least one person in the USA put the sticker on it that said "made in USA" thats at least 1 job still in our country ) I digress... this SUB F'n ROCKS! PUT IT IN THE RIGHT ENCLOSURE!

Got BL 15 and looking for a box for it for the past month any suggestions??

Finally got back my 15" BL from Fi When i bought it from Joseph K., upon delivery, USPS dropped it and broke it. Soo, using the insurance money i reconed it to a 15" from a 10" Before After First impression= Damn that's huge! Thanks for everything FI, another satisfied customer.

I just turned 17 and im getting a 2010 maxima next week. I ordered a 12in fi bl fully loaded and a sundown sae 1200d. I also ordered a stinger 0 gauge amp kit. Scott@ficaraudio sent me an enclosure that is 2.3cf and tuned to 33hz. I am planning on doing the big 3 upgrade, all 0 gauge and building the enclosure myself. This is the first time im getting a system. Is it going to be VERY loud for my very fisrt time having a system. The sundown sae 1200d is capable of producing 1500 watts rms at normal operating voltage, thats what jacob fuller at sundown audio told me by email. So is that 1500 watts rms going to pound my chest? I have heard, in my school, 2 mtx 7500's in a s…

Magnets have been cleared today and we should have our container in on Monday. Orders will start shipping out on Monday in the order that they were received. Thanks!

I was wondering if the magnets are in. Ordered my BTL Saturday and haven't got an email yet. All is says is that its being processed

assuming the btls customs issues dont influence the soft parts for reconing, whats the average turn around time on send in sub recone on a btl? after being dropped off at ur facilities that is. thanks, will

2 10" SSD's off of 1200 watts, any benefit to adding BP power to them besides that i could add more power later? would it make the subs to stiff? would they not be as loud? would the add'ed cooling and spider make the sub's last longer? thank you for your time and, i hit 142.* with my 15" Q in a 2.8 cuft aero port box. it makes me happy wile sounding great. *bad white boy dance*

Well first off I'd like to thank FI for their amazing service up to this point (only been a customer for a few weeks and haven't used your product yet but amazing at answering customer questions and FAST!). I have asked a few times on her about updates of the BTL backorder but what I as a customer would like to see is a thread posted with daily or even weekly updates of different backorder or any other subwoofer issues. Maybe this is a dumb suggestion and you don't have time please don't bash me just wanted to through some input out there for you guys. Would love to know an update as of 8/10. THANKS and can't wait for my music machines

I ordered a 18" BTL at 1ohm. I have a Hifonics brutus BRZ 2400 watt rms will that be too much? Also if my sub is 1ohm can i wire it to 2ohm on the amp that way it only push out 1700watts rms?

hey guys, im just using a temp ported box now that i made using the RE calculator. Its at 3.3 cubic feet for a 15" BL and according to the RE Calculator its set at 32.42 hz. I know its a little unnacurate but what would be safe to put my subsonic filter at. I currently have it set around 30hz ? thnx guys!