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I have a bl " running off of a T1000 1bd amp at 1 Ohm my ? is how much more can I through at it and would it hit any harder if I did also would it be worth buying another amp

It looks as if we have reached the end of an era. The BTL is no longer on the Fi website. Yes, Fi has a website. Lets take a moment and share our favorite BTL experience. My first BTLs were/are the N2 version. I've still yet to try them out in a car, but I have re-coned one of them. It was my first re-cone. Unlike other Fi re-cone stories. My re-cone showed up unexpectedly a week after the order was placed. The glue, which I order after the re-cone, took 2 months to arrive. I did run them in my home theater for a while. The got the job done, no problem. I cant wait to see what they do in my car. Farewell BTL, you will be missed.

I have been looking around and I was curious to see some pictures inside the FI facility? Scott or Nick do you have any cool pics of the place? I think it would be cool to see it.

As stated in the other threads, I'll just condense it to this one. We have had an issue with one of our suppliers in either ordering or receiving the wrong size material for the 'side blocks' of the N2 motors. Long story short, we are having to machine down all of these surfaces, which simply takes 1-2 hours per speaker. We did not plan on this happening, but it happened and we have to deal with it. We'll be calling everybody as we have time and are able to and let everybody know the scenario in-between changing parts in the CNC's. We are trying to get them finish machined, in paint and assembled every day. We are hoping to have quite a few more going out by Thursday, Fri…

Well recently, I have just purchased a 12" CVX that came in a prefab Kicker enclosure. It was powered off a Kicker ZX 750.1(which seems to be the only decent Kicker purchase I made). I assume with the amp being underrated, and therefore overpowering the CVX caused it to blow. Well now, I'M GOING FI BEEZYS, sorry for the anticipation, but now anyway I would like to power my new setup with the same amp, the Kicker ZX750.1 and replace the sub with a NEW FI SSD 12". Temporarily I will, use the same box.... I know to some extent either the enclosure could make or break the sub hopefully, the prefab kicker box won't make the FI sound like shit. Opinions? I would also like to k…

Now that we have established the new direction we are taking with the trying to re-iterate the importance of having manufacturing (instead of manu-packering) here in the states it reminded me of something I learned of in history class years ago. FDR was famous for his "Fireside Chat's" back in the days of nothing but a radio to talk to the people on a personal level...so this is what we are going to do. Join us in the chat Wednesday nights at 7pm Pacific time (10pm eastern). We'll be having random contests and give away things while we are live in the chat. If you have some technical questions we definitely don't mind helping you out. Scott and I will be on there and try …

I love the fi sub line up, the only thing i don't like is the outdated dust cap. Hate to say it but the domed dust caps just look ugly. The visible glue, the rough cone material combined with the dome cap make the sub unrepresentable. Do you guys ever think you would come out with dish style dust caps that cover the whole cone? maybe in the blueprint line up? I plan on purchasing a ssd15 in the near future and just hoping you'll offer dish caps, or mybe i'll just wait for the blueprint subs and check them out.

here are some fi wallpapers I made, not the best, but there aren't many Fi backgrounds so I guess this is better than nothing. I used to have them in another forum but they got deleted, hopefully they'll stay here.

i was just wondering if you can still get the older style btl's?

Hey guys. I sent in 2 12" Qs (older double stack mags) and that was a few weeks ago to get recones to D1s... I got an email from UPS saying they would be here last wednesday. Just wondering if I could get an update? My name is Jonathan Bowers. I asked for the black Fi dustcaps. I have sent you guys a coupl emails. But no response. I know you guys are busy, so I figured I post here. Thanks Nick and everyone else at Fi. Jonathan

Alright I just thought of a quick question. How is the BTL 18" response time? Is it so bad that all I could listen to is rap / bass cds? I know that 10" will have a better response time than 18" but by how much? I enjoy listening to bass heavy songs but not all the time. Same with rap, I enjoy listening to it but not all the time. I enjoy some d n b, some metal, some punk, some speed / grindcore and some other generas.

I just receieved 3 out of 4 of my BTL N2 15s. First, I'd like to say they're super sexy! (even if they do look small next to my BTL 18s lol) I'm just wondering if there is a delay or if I can get at ETA on my fourth sub?

Just a short story, i thought I would share. Im not expert, but i try to keep my mouth shut. However, i always run into kids who know nothing, but like to run there mouths like they do. So anyways, I went to the bank to drop of a deposit and then stopped at the mobile to get some cigs. As im coming out, theres this kid in a Tracker parked right next to me. I mean i have to squeeze in my door hes so close. So i go to hop in the jeep and he says yo dawg whats up. Im pretty friendly so I made small talk with him. Anyways, he finally says, so you want to buy a system or know anyone who does. And I said nah, im not really into that chit hoping to get off the subject. So …

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fi-Car-Audio/163751923651416?fref=ts CONTEST.... for a Fi Car Audio Team series sub. We are giving one away before they go live on the site. We will ship it anywhere in the world. Contest is simple: We have a Fi Car Audio family member starting a new company and we want to get them to 1000 likes on their facebook page. You will simply go tohttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Silver-State-Cycles/592555637421327 or search for business "Silver State Cycles" and click like. Once you have done that come back to the official "LIKE CONTEST" post and comment "liked". We will select the winner from this list (checking first to make sure they actually …

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I got my BTL 18 yesterday!! Funny thing is, I never got a tracking number.. As a matter of fact, I checked the invoice page on Fi's website yesterday morning and it still said "Your order is being processed." It still says that now that I've got it haha. Pictures coming up later today! If I wasn't at school I'd put em up right now. So to all people waiting for their Fi sub, don't be too discouraged. It could be at your doorstep when you get home today!

The 2010 FI Q 10" just arrived. It is definitely heavier than I was expecting but looks really good. I guess I can start building my custom sealed box soon. I haven't figured out how I will attach a grill to it yet. The 28mm Xmax and the fact that the cone sits higher than the lip will produce a challenge to protect the subwoofer. The only thing that pissed me off is that FI shipped the subwoofer using UPS. $60US shipping to Canada and then $92CAN for Brokerage and Customs. This is why I try and get everything via USPS.

My new SP4 18 reads 2.2 ohm on both coils Fluke Dmm leads touched it reads 0.1 the Sub reads 2.3 ohm Craftsman DMM leads Touched it reads 0.0 the sub reads 2.2 Cheap harbor freight meter leads touched it reads 0.1 The sub reads 2.2 My other two SP4's Both read 1.4 ohm. I have been waiting on a response from FI Car audio. I Hope they come through and fix this. Anyone have this issue too?

Just wondering opinions. Ive been eyeing both. God the new btl is sexy... but lacks a 4" coil. Which the sp4 has. But isnt as sexy. Running a sundown zv4 18 now and i have the itch for a new sub. It will go on my synergy 35.1. And really wanting to add a second amp and sub down the road. This will be used daily if that helps... opinions? Ive never ran FI but its going to happen if i can make up my mind.

im kinda mad about my first run score for my loaded BTL 15 its runnen off about 1200 watts right now and my amp can max 1600 i have a stock ALT. (80 amps) now but my new 200 amp alt on the way! its 4.1 cubes with two 4"flared ports on the side tuned to 35hz FIRST with a 137.1 NOW tuned to 40 with a 139.2 MAX i have NO room for a bigger box! any suggestions? Porting? will the new alt. help tremendously or just very little?

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?

Got this on my order status. "Manual Verification Required" I think this means they want an email from my account to verify purchase so that's what I did. Said take my money and yes please build it and I can't wait to get it. This what Fi wanted? please let me know thnx and God this wait will hurt lol order # 1503

what is the average wait time to receive the subwoofer when you place a order. I ordered my sub Nov. 3rd and it still says " awaiting fulfillment "

Please Send me your Videos of your Fi Subs. Any and everyone you have. Please tell me the Specs of the system. Sub, Amp and Box... Thanks guys...

I HAD A POST UP TO RUN 4 FI 18" BTL'S FULLY LOADED. WITH A LOT OF DISCUSSION AND DEBATE I MOVED DOWN TO THE BL SERIES. I HAVE ONE COMING ON THURSDAY AND I WANT TO KNOW HOW MANY BATTERIES DO I NEED. HOW MUCH POWER. WHAT KIND(S) OF ALTERNATOR(S) DO I NEED. WHERE DO I FIND A DIGITAL VOLT METER THAT IS IN THE SHAPE OF A SQUARE THAT HAS BLUE NUMBERS? WHERE SHOULD I PUT THE PORT IN THE BOX FOR ALL 4 SUBS. SHOULD I HAVE ONE OR MORE PORTS. STRAPPED AMPS OR NOT? EPICENTER OR NOT? EQ OR NOT? HOW MANY 6X9'S SHOULD I GET. HOW MUCH DYNOMAT, DAMPLIFIER, OR SOUND DEADENER. I STILL HAVE THE 1994 CHEVY SUBURBAN 4WD.WHAT KIND OF AMP SHOULD I PUT MY 6X9'S TO. AND I WANT THAT BUTTON THAT MEA…