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I just sold my Q12 (and a 15), I bought and installed 2 Rl-i8's and they sound great, but I just miss that deep loud low sound from a 12. The Rl-i's are little monsters don't get me wrong and they get low, but they're 8's, impressive as they may be, I don't know I just miss the Q12. I got rid of it due to space limitations in my truck. But I would be willing to give up that space again, in a small sealed enclosure. Now I was also looking at the TC-3000, I'm just skeptical of TC's CS and lack of info about the subs. The site shows the older 3k's and on the forum the new ones are talked about but very limited info and stock and they will be producing another batch of differ…

:morepower1:So on friday I got home from school to find a big brown box on my pourch and I was like a kid on christmas morning. I opened up the box and out came the woofer. It was amazing, a huge step up from the 12 inch L7. The only thing I noticed wrong was that the rubber cap circling the woofer was a little too big, and the holes for the screws had not been drilled throught the rubber. I was so happy I didn't care one bit though, and I threw the woofer in as fast as I could. It is extremely loud and clean and gets low without distortion. I played for a while and was taking it all in and the woofer practically pulled itself out of the box while I was playing a 20…

I was wondering if I ordered a BTL with the universal option and dual 1 ohm VC what will be the cost of having them changed to dual 2 ohm VC in the future. I'm having a tough time choosing what subs to use. I feel if I use the BTL's I will need massive power to be happy with them, but I currently don't have the funds for massive power only funds for a little power including battery and alternator. I also feel if I get BL's I will eventually want to upgrade to BTL's. Fi is making this a very hard decision. BTW, am I going to hate the BTL's sq? I listen to rap alot but also enjoy rock and plan on demo'ing with my truck for others. So being able to reproduce music of all ki…

can the SSD with bp power handle 1200 RMS at 2 ohm? sorry for all the threads lol wanna make sure i get whats best

Wow so far these things are amazing. one problem...Only have one md2 working sucks but still amazing. here is some pics and a nice little flexing vid. Ill post some more in a little. Da VID...

well ive asked this question before but it was with the kicker zx1000.1 that i already have. and now im gettin some money so i can mabe get the kicker zx1500.1 for the BL. i dont know wat size i want to get, but it will be either the 15" or the 18". the options i would get for the sub are the cooling, flatwind coil, p chamfer, and the daily option my real question is, can the BL handle 1500-1700 watts daily with those options?? im think it might be a bit 2 much for it. if theres any other amp that anyone recomeends thats around 1300-1500 watts would be great thanks

I know you guys do not check the forums very often, but I've sent a few emails and I know that you guys are super busy, so I just wanted to ask here of the off chance on of you checks it. I sent in my AA Havoc 15 to get repaired and got it back good as new (excellent service btw). But I was wondering if you could tell me exactly what went wrong with it, as we were never able to figure it out. Not just "mech issue" or "thermal issue," I am wondering what actually went wrong so I can make sure it doesn't happen again. Thanks for the great service and sub guys! PS-srry for posting in here and the AA forum. not trying to be rude. Just trying to get this mystery answered!

With trying to get into contact with Fi? I sent an email to orders@, sales@, scott@ & nick@ trying to make sure they change the ohm version Q sub I ordered. And I called the phn # from the PPal receipt and no answer. Any ideas? Mike

Please check your email. It's from Dustin Rhyne. Thanks

I wanna go with a 15" For sure. Debating if i should run 1 or 2. I have a DLS A6 1200watts @ 1ohm. I would like a nice low end, maintain loudness but sound good at the same time. Daily driver, not competing etc.. Vented Application, truck install. I figure go with a single FI q 15" w/out bp power, and call it a day. Any opinions, would be great! BTW - i been trying to contact ficaraudio, past few days, for a shipping qoute! No response. If i can't get a qoute, i have to look elsewhere soon!

Just ordered a couple loaded BL 18's and was wondering if anyone has any pics of installs using this sub - just trying to get some ideas. Thanks guys. Dan Soundmekanix SPL Design Team

For anyone who works at Fi. i have a ? about some speakers but would like to talk over the phone. can one of you guys gimme call. i'll pm ya my cell number Thanks

Ok, I need some help. I've decided to get an 18" Fi BTL for my expedition. I have no idea what to power it with.....Sundown? Kicker? what?.... I'm kinda indecisive on the amp because I know its recommended for around 1500rms , but we all know they can handle more. And I want more Safely, do you think I should go with some 3000 watt amp - such as the Saz-300d ? Also, with a 150amp alternator, can I get by with two yellow top batteries? Or should I get a 240amp alternator? And if I do get the upgraded alternator, will I still need a battery in the rear?

I was just wondering if anyone has ordered a Fi recently and what the shipping time was like. I ordered mine on the 7th and was hoping to get the build done over spring break which is the 16-20 for me. Thanks

Hello everyone, new to posting on this site. I just ordered a ssd 12" and a AQ1200d. I can't wait! My last setup was a pioneer champion pro 12" and i have read so much great stuff about Fi. I hope you guys are right! I drive a 2001 Toyota Tacoma ext. cab so it should be pretty sweet. I'll be running it in a sealed box due to tight space and i like quick hits. I got it fully loaded with the H-Qts sealed option. I'm really looking forward to using Fi!

so i noticed last week that my lows were not making my heart beat off tune... i thought perhaps i am just getting used to my subs and it was time to upgread today me and my sister went to the store, i was on the way back and i turned it up.. and the low end was there.. but not like it used to be.. to i whipped in behind a big box store and poped my trunk.. and what did i see my subs jumping out of the box at me! i broke, a buncha screws... and there were a buncha screws that pulled out of the wood. its maybe time to build a new box. im very glad that the cone had the tensil pad otherwise im sure it would have rubbed thru no sprider crackage no other sign …

Just wanted to stop and say thankls to all the guys on here and the guys from Fi just got my 2 18 btls in chevy trailblazer 15 cubicft tuned to 34 hrtz sounds like nothing i have ever heard before thanks to all who helped me reserch on this forum and persuading me into buying Fi best subs around hands Down Vids Coming soon

I hate to ask this question, but I need to for my own clarification. I have been seeing a lot of IB setups lately, both on this forum and also in magazines. I listen to almost all heavy rap. Would an IB be totally out of the question due to all the extreme bass? SHould I just stay with my 2 10" BL's that I am planning? I like the look of them and the fact they take up so little room, I just have never seen one perform and dont know how they stand. Sorry for any inconviences, but it would be nice to know.

I took my sub (btl) out to test out another sub and then I notice it.....damn tensels ate into the spiders. I was wondering, do the new recones come with the tensels woven into the spider? And how much would it be shipped to austin texas 78741. I'll have to wait to get it but I AM A play this one out until it dies. kinda broke. thanks

Ok Ive been designing my new system Ill be putting in this summer and for the amp I have chosen the Rockford Power T10001Bd to power a Fi Audio BL 15 and build a nice large ported box tuned low for it, but then I got bored and looked at the SSD 15 and saw it required less cu. ft. for a ported box and I could fit 2 of those 15s ported but would have to build seperate boxes for them because my trunk aint that big too put one big box in at once and I dont want to partialy build the box and have to finish it in the trunk, but another thing I dont know the final load of 2 Dual 1ohm subs are and if it did have a 1ohm load shuldnt the T10001Bd amp have enough power for both of t…

Well i got my first 18in btl and all i can say is wow. definitely impressed with this baby and cant wait to order the second. Ill try to get better pics up later but for now this is off my webcam. and my amps two audiopipe ap30001d's cea rated to do 3000rms at 2ohms. both came with a nice 200amp fuse block and im glad to see its not using a phone cord for the level controller lol also i dont have pics of em yet but i picked up 2 duralast deep cycle dual purpose marine batterys 1000 cranking amps, 115ah, 180 reserver capacity. and before i have people going off on me for not going kinetik or xs power or something like that. they will be well mounted and have…

Hello There. I don't know if you all remember me, however I had started a log a while back for my subwoofer...and was wondering if I could make another here. Or would I have to make it in the "logs" section of the sound solutions forum? The reason I want to post it here is because I have taken some really great high-quality pictures of the full install and I think more people would find it here.

hello i have a quick question, ive seen the btl 15 has a xmax of 16 mm and the bl 15 is 21 mm so the bl shoud come out more than the btl how can the btl be louder then?? right now i have a bl15 fully loaded, whats the most power i can throw to it. i was thinking of a rockford fosgate t10001b is this a good amp or is there something close or same cheaper?

Im interested in buyign 2 btl 12" subs i want to no wat the 3rd magnet does also if i could use a massive 3000.1 to run them both?

Bought my sub second hand and need a recone. How do I tell the difference between '08 & '09 BL models. I have a 15".