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Fi Technical

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  1. Started by bassbumper,

    well i noticed yesterday when i was listening to late night tip that my sub bottoms out on one of the bass lines... how might i go about fixing this ?? i got a 15Q powered by an hk401sx

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  2. Started by DosOne,

    So as of right now i have a Q 15 powered by a BXI 1606 running at 1 ohm so the sub is dual 2. My next goal is to get another Q 15, but I really want to get a RF T3000 but they would have to run at 2 ohm and be dual 1's right? So i would have to recone my current one or 2 (if everything goes right) to run at 2 ohms. But then agan if i end up w/ 2 dual 2 Q's i could just get 2 RF T1000's I just need some advice -send in my current Q for a swap and get both dual 1 so i could run the T3000 -keep my current Q a dual 2 and run each off T1000's How much actual power do the T1000's put out? Do these hold up to the other T line? I know a T3000 would be very generous for 2 Q's but…

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  3. Started by Qbenjamin,

    What are the wiring options for the D1's? I can't find any charts indicating the wiring options for a D1 sub.

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  4. Started by shooter69,

    ive got a plan for my two 12" BL's. it comes out to be 5.5 cubes..is this too big? i can easly shrink it down or make it bigger if needed. thanks.

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  5. Started by djkloudz,

    lately i been noticing a popping sound coming out of my BTL. I got it hooked up to two hifonixs bxi1606. is this normal?? have any of you guys with btls heard this before??

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  6. Started by 04-edge,

    15" btl fully loaded, box is 4.5^3 at 34hz. Install will HOPEFULLY be next friday. i know i didnt do that great with the carpetting, and yes my 20.1 is a little scratched up......

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  7. Started by dopey,

    39" wide 18" deep 22" tall 1.5" walls 4.5 box volume 76sq" of port 32" long port tuned to 34hz With available space, I'm tuned a little high (it's a big interior, peaks around 40hz)...and I'm lacking port area. Should I go longer on the port to get lower or should I go longer and wider and keep the tuning freq (or possibly let it raise)?

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  8. Started by dopey,

    Can it be done to extend the gap limits?

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  9. Started by Burbarry,

    I was wondering if any one knows the true RMS rating for the Earthquake PHD5000, Kicker 1200.1, Massive audio P3000.1, AUTOTEK MM4000D, MA AUDIO HK802SX, Orion 2100, and Hifonics bxi2006d or Hifonics bxi1606d? I am just trying to figure out witch amps to go with when I run my stereo. If any has tested any of these amps please let me know. Also I would like to know if any one has ran one 12" BTL daily in a trunked car and had it metered to music? If so please post your scores on here along with pics of your installs or your car getting the score. Once I get mine I will let you know what it does with a bunch of different amps. Hopefully I will have it posted on here by next…

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  10. Started by shooter69,

    Hey guys. I plan on purchasing two 12" Fi BL's. I will be powering them with two NINe.1 amps.....those are my plans. any other suggestions for amps are welcome. But the NINe.1's fit my bugget perfectly. I need suggestions for a box.... Ive been messin around and came up with this box. I will 45 all of the corners and seal her up tight. Should this box pound alright, but still sound dec.?? thanks here's the link http://www.subwoofertools.com/forum/ported...;Fs=27&CE=0

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  11. Started by Redline_Customs,

    I plan on running 8 ssd 10's. 2 per box at 500 watts rms each. Each box will be 3 cubes before displacement tuned to 33hz. I plan on running 1 4" aero port per 2 subs. Do you think I will get port noise with that size port on only 500 watts? Thanks, I hope that wasn't too confusing.

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  12. Started by ArrizX,

    SSD 10 @ .66 sealed (Recommended Sealed box: .6-1 cuft) SSD 10 @ 1.10 ported (Recommended Ported box: .9-1.5 cuft @ 33Hz) SSD 12 @ .88 sealed (Recommended Sealed box: .6-1 cuft) SSD 12 @ 1.56 ported (Recommended Ported box: 1.8-2.5 cuft @ 33Hz) SSD 15 @ 3.75 ported (Recommended Ported box: 3-4 cuft @ 33Hz) Q 10 @ .66 sealed (Recommended Sealed box: .2-.6 cuft) Q 10 @ 1.10 ported (Recommended Ported box: .5-1.2 cuft @ 28-33Hz) Q 12 @ .88 sealed (Recommended Sealed box: .8-1.5 cuft) Q 12 @ 1.56 ported (Recommended Ported box: 1.8-2.5 cuft @ 28-33Hz) Q 15 @ 3.75 ported (Recommended Ported box: 2.8-4 cuft @ 28-33Hz) The sub will be getting RMS, and the sub will be going in …

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  13. Started by zaxfire69,

    Hello Guys. I guess I could introduce my self before i start asking crazy questions..My name is David, I am a Firefighter, I live in Mississippi...I ordered one of the Fi 15 BL with the cooling option, Flatwind option and Universal setup..Daily driver...I am going to be powering with a Xt4000d Us Amps Amp. I have a Honda Civic and I will be using a ported box in the trunk..I have designed a box and was wondering if you guys that see these designs everyday think this one will do me justice...I used some measurements I took of my trunk and how I would like the box to sit...I will 45 all the corners in the box and build it as close to this as possible...Please look and tel…

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  14. Started by BryanTheCEO,

    As some of you are aware, I have a pair of Q15's sealed in a 4.4ft^3 enclosure. I had to build the box ackwardly to make it fit in a G35(sedan) trunk. I enjoy competing at local comps, but want to see if I can increase my output. I am pretty steady with hitting ~148db at the dash. My question for you box gurus is with the given specs of my sealed box only being 4.4ft^3 would I still get an output increase if I added a pair of external 4" aero ports (actually just pvc) and how long should they be to tune to ~34hz? Specs again: Sealed 4.4ft^3 (2) Q15's Desired tuning approx. 34hz using (2) 4" round ports What length?

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  15. Started by 04-edge,

    well not really, i still have to double baffle it, and carpet it. its 4.5 cubes, 67.5^2 inches of port at 34 hz.

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  16. Started by 04-edge,

    well i started my box today for my 15" btl fully loaded, and i almost finished it (i had to work 1-9 today) my sub is going to be facing forward, and im kind of worried that the basket might break, or that it may mess the box up. i didnt double baffle it today, but tomorrow i am going to, im more worried that when i hit bumps and stuff the sub will torque the box and break the screws. also, is there a way to build a support for the motor, i was thinking just building a half circle out of mdt to fit under it with some sort of support to hold it up...

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  17. Started by tejcurrent,

    So I own 2 18" BTLs. I have 2 memphis 4ks on each, and they are very loud. Because of the area I live and and personal preference, I don't choose to flexnuts very often (well once a day). Once a day I drive past my ex-fiance's house (who I left after finding out she was cheating on me). This is my once a day stress release- since she's always outside smoking and she tried to prevent me from getting subs-she hated bass- and now she gets to hear them all the time Well, I was listening to da blow by lil john, when I noticed my mirror going crazy. Then it fell off. Guess I'm going to have to go get some repair glue from walmart/advance auto tomarrow. After opening the bac…

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  18. Started by 04-edge,

    for 15" btl fully loaded. i cant get my comp. to take a screen shot, but the dims are... 4.1^3 45^2 inches of port ~33 hz going to be double baffled. but i have a Q, how far away from the back wall does the motor need to be, sine btls dont have a pole vent, i wouldnt thik it would matter as long as it isnt touching, am i correct?

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  19. Started by alaskanbass,

    i did some measuring and the biggest i can go is 4.5 or less.. so ill have to get a bl 15 instead of the 18 that i had planned.. and i plann on getting a hifonics 1606. box tuned to 32. what you guys think. should i get any of the options. heres the box i got http://www.subwoofertools.com/forum/ported...mp;Fs=&CE=0

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  20. Started by ronrico418,

    So I'm wondering if I can hear some names dropped of the bigboy amps 2000 watts and up. be nice to have a place it's all on one page. Thanks in advance Joe Rod

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  21. Started by Burbarry,

    I was wondering if you could send me the exact dimensions, that would be the best for the 12" BTL that I just bought from you tuned to 32HZ? The biggest size box that fits in the trunk of my Chrysler 300 is 32"wide by 35"long by 15"tall, that is the biggest size box that we can fit in there. If you could help me out that would be great. This is the exact sub that I bought: BTL12 Ohm: dual 1 P_Chamfer: no Cooling: yes +$40 3rdMagnet: yes +$30 HiXmCoil: yes +$20 Daily_or_SPL: Daily Inner_H_Sink: not available Universal: yes

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  22. Started by steveyblack,

    hey all i was taking some measure ments on my brother car(03neon) and i got the demensions of 36wide, 30 deep but only 16.7-17 inches high due to a seat belt thing...im looking for about 3.7-4 cubes, i know that i got more then enough but im wondering about the hight, im guessing 15 inch woofer pluss 2 pieces(top and bottom) of .75 mdf =16.5 inchs..that leaves .5 inches...you think that its enough high, and how do top firing subs sound and is there a difference, if there isnt enough hight i guess ill try that...thanks

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  23. Started by ronrico418,

    Why does the FI Q have 27mm xmax and the BL only 21. Does this increase with options like the BTL? I'm sure the numbers are correct. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Trying to research which subs to use for my application. 418s in a single reflex bandpass. I heard lil johns 1612s ssd's and they were very smooth. I've been leaning towards the BL's myself but cannot for 1 second knock the SSD's. just a little confused on the Q's Xmax being the most in the lineup. Thanks again - Joe Rod

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  24. Started by mcbuggin,

    well I have a single BTL18 now and was wondering the smallest box that 2 could fit in or if I might want to look at 2 15's. I have 36X30 for a box now and wondering how tall I would need to make it to fit either 1 more 18 or 2 15's also would like the tuneing around 35. If someone can help with this it would shure help. Thanks

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  25. I've been into stereos for 19 years and for the past 10 years have been waiting for this settup again. I was hitting in the 150s in 1991. A friend and BASS buddy passed away tragically 3 years ago. Since then I've really stepped it up looking for the same settup we both had back in 1990. He used 4 18" Lanzars and I had 4 18" punch. We both had Orion 2250SX's running our systems. The black beast I'm sure most of you knew that. I really want do duplicate this system for Kelly Boy and have many great memories of him including many in Daytona. Now when me and my friends get together at SBN every year we always get to talk about him together. Don't mean to get anyone do…

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