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I recently reconed my BTL UFO 12" with high xmax option. I used the spacers provided to space the basket .250" above the bump in the motor. I first knocked the dust cap off in a huge box I had made for my zcon. 3.1 cu ft. tuned to 32. Glued it back up and I did it again. I built a new box because I thought big box, over powering, exc. could have been the cause. Plus it didn't sound that great (anticipated) I have a box made.. 2.4 cu ft. tuned to 32. Knocked the dust cap off again today. I am using household goop to glue the dust cap. Should I go with CA? Possibility that the recone was not made to be spaced from the motor?

how much it cost to fix?

How risky is it? I searched this forum and the web, and did not find this specific instance of question. I would be wiring it to 2 ohms (1200rms). Had I known bass would get this addictive, I would have got a BTL off the bat!!

i have had 2 10" ssd for almost 2 weeks and the duscap one one of the subs has come unglued. Has anyone else had this problem? i know i could just re glue it but this shouldnt happen after 2 weeks and i havent been beating on them either, i emailed fi but anyone else have any suggestions, i know about CA glue but im not sure what i should do, any help would be great. Thanks

How loud will his be, haha. No but seriously - I was considering purchasing the 6000D because i can get one for only $100 more than the 4000D. I was going to use the 4000D for these 3 10s but hey, why not go with this one, you know? I am not going to deliver that much power to these subs, that is the point to this topic because i will not have the battery power to support the 6000ds potential. The question pertains to the BL's cooling option- Fi says as long as you do not burp the subs then the cooling option is fine for daily. I am planning on setting the amp up to output a real 4,500w(peak spikes) as if i were to have no voltage loss. Sometimes i show off setups usi…

since I've been frequenting this forum more, I have noticed there is a significant number of issues with the Q line. I'm guessing just coincidence? Or is there a ryme or reason?

So, I'm waiting on my loaded dual 2-ohm SP4 15" driver. I've been paying around with designs using Torres box calculator and Winisd and I'm hoping I've got something usable. After playing with a mock-up box (reinforced poster-board + hot glue did the trick), I figured out that the biggest size I can fit comes up to kinda disappointing dimensions: Outer dimensions - 16" tall X 26.75" wide X 23" deep Inner port dimensions - 14.75" X 3", 27.5" long for an estimated tuning of 32hz after driver/Plexiglas (details later)/bracing displacement Net volume comes up to a whopping 3.42 cubic feet, with 44.25 square inches of port. This is with all 3/4" MDF as well as an extra l…

I see a ton of pretty designs floating around was wondering what people were using. I Googled it but they all "calculate" various specs and I'm looking for a drawing program? Photoshop seems a little excessive for this. Wanted to draw something up and have you all take a look before I get all my pieces cut but the sub hasn't shipped out yet so I've got some time. Thanks!

INFORMATION: I own a 2002 pt cruiser. I am going to soon be buying a Fi Q18 and a AQ1200D for my car. I have calculated maximum external volume that the enclosure can be and it is around 8ft^3. I will upload some pictures tomorrow but its dark outside so I can't go take any pics. Two Options: 1. Sealed. Would allow me to downsize the box a bit to around 6ft^3 and give the sub some more breathing room. 2. Ported. I would keep the volume at the max and port it to 28hz like recommended. My only concern is that the space between the Q18 and the rear hatch is 4 inches. I know this will affect the sound but I don't think it will be too big of a problem. So what shoul…

Is there any way I can reattach this myself? This is basically what I opened my trunk to:

The inside of my box is 11.75H x 20D x 37.5w I will be using 3 4" Precision Port I cant change anything because the box is almost done and its waiting for the subs to get here. If someone could tell me how long the ports should be to tune to 32 thats what I need to know. Thanks guys

Just Got my car finally! OMG! YES finally.... ffs Vauxhall (Opel) Corsa Sxi Twinport 3 Dr it is... now i have an Fi Q 15" which im going to go sealed and will be making a new enclosure in the workshop soon, thats sorted, going to get my self a sundown 1000 amp.. now i was just wondering about wiring products, http://www.knukonceptz.co.uk/productDetail...?prodID=KLM-AK0 http://www.knukonceptz.co.uk/productDetail...?prodID=KAR2-6M http://www.knukonceptz.co.uk/productDetail...rodID=KAR124BLS http://www.knukonceptz.co.uk/productDetail.cfm?prodID=ANL200 and some form of terminal cup for box i just want to know if this will/should cover everything to get my sub up and pumping …

Im thinking about trying to put 4 BL 15s in a 2000 maxima, Do you guys think its possible to fit them in the trunk and only the trunk?

I have a Fi Q 15 with BP power in about a 5 cuft box. 3.5 for the sub and the rest is displacements for sub and port. I have the box tuned to 31hz. I read the recommendations for the sub off of this forum and it says about 12-16 square inches of port area per cubic foot of volume. So that would translate from 42in-56in squared of port cross section and i have about 48 inches squared (its 13.75in W x 3.5in H x 36in L) and not very much air is moving through the port and it is not very loud. Maybe it needs more break in time? Thanks

Are they measured when the subs are new and stiff, or after they're broken in?

First post here at SSA. Looking for some help, I need to build an enclosure for my new sub and am looking for some help on a design. I can give up 34.5w X 20d X 15.5 OD max. I'm looking to get tuned to 32hz @ 2.5 cubes. I am going to be starting this build in the morning any help is greatly appreciated. I can't wait to hear this thing come to life. Just looking to get some help so I can visualize what I'm building. I will mess around with some numbers on Torres and try to post them up. It will be going in a Toyota Corolla and running off a crescendo s1500.1 so 1500w. Mostly hip hop music is what I listen to. Also, I work out of my car and have to use my trunk …

I know the routine in making a sealed enclosure but have a few questions before I begin.... This is the first one I am making for my 15" Q and I am getting 3/4 mdf and using 1.5" on the front where the sub is mounted. I was planning on using liquid nails to glue the boards together and then screw them- should I then caulk around the inside after that? Also when doubling up the front baffle, should I just glue and screw two pieces of 3/4 mdf together and then attach to the rest of the box and cut my sub hole in both? Any other tips, or things I forgot before I start building? Thanks guys for the help!

im building a sealed box for my sp4 to see what it sounds like. is it as simple as just making a 23X23X22 box out of 3/4 and a couple lengths of all thread?

My first major build and I want to do it correctly, please point out potential issues. Just bought an SAZ1500d V.2 amp cause I found a smoking deal and couldn't pass it up. It's on a truck barreling towards my house right now Looking for a sub to pair it with and the Q caught my eye. Looks as if I add the cooling package to the sub I can pump another 200-500 watts into her which will align perfectly with the Sundown's output. Going Dual 2 Ohm coils and wire it all up for total impedance of 1 ohm and I should be styling. Only thing I'm still debating is whether I should go with an 18" or 15" woofer. The 18 attracts me for the sheer fact that it's an 18. It'll b…

hello guys, im not writing much on this forum but i will introduce a lil bit, im dbwesz from holland. and do music competitions in holland. im runnning now 4 Rockford t30001bd's on 2 re audio mt 18's in a 400 liter enclosure (dont know how much that is in cu ft SORRY) tuned on 28hz port frequentie. im doing on a TL 157,4 db peaks on 42 hz ( car freq ) on music song ( lil john what u gonna do ). i have a couple off vids standing online on youtube ( also vids of olderbuild i had like 3 SX 18's etc) and coulple of car alarm and house tricks. TO THE POINT!!!! i want to make something new now. in europe we are not realy like in amerika. our boxes are most of the time tuned hig…

Im going to be starting my first build soon and i've decided to go with the Fi X12 but I was wondering if you guys have any suggestions on amps for this sub? I want to squeeze every bit of power out of this sub Thanks for any suggestions! Sub Specs SINGLE 2 | SINGLE 4 OHM Fs: 35.6 Hz | 35.8 Hz Re: 1.9 Ohms/coil | 2.9 Ohms/coil Qms: 5.58 | 5.55 Qes: .47 | .47 Qts: .44 | .44 Mms: 127.9g | 126.1g Cms: 1.6mm/N | 1.6mm/N Sd: 481cm^2 | 481cm^2 Vas: 50.7 l | 50.7 l Spl: 88.7dB 1W/1m | 88.8dB 1W/1m Bl: 10.8 N/A | 13.2 N/A Xmax: 18mm | 18mm Rms: 400W * | 400W * Sealed box: .6-1.1 cuft | .6-1.1 cuft Ported box: 1.6-2.2cuft | 1.6-2.2cuft Sub OD: 12.500” | 12.500” Cut ID: 11.125” |…

I have 1 15 BTL Fully loaded, i was playing it today and it started smoking then went out. I have it on a Orion Hcca 5000, the gain was not up it was below half way, i wasn't playing it for a long time, i don't know what could be the problem. I have heard that Orion amps are hard to tune, i dont kno what the HPF ,and the LPF is suppose to be set to could someone help me.

Is 2000 watts enough power for a Fi Q 18? Also I was wondering what would be better in my Dodge Ram Quad cab, its going to be inside the cab. 2 Fi Q 12's in a sealed box with 1.2 cubic ft per chamber or 1 Fi Q 18 in a sealed box with 5 cubic feet Thanks

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Hi ive been running my 15" Q in a 2.2 cubed box for over a year now with a SAZ-1000d mono amp, and its been awesome! now making the boxes isnt a problem as i designed and built my last one! but im looking for something different and maybe a bit louder without changing much and spending alot! so i thought ill port it! i looked at the cut sheet in this section for the 15 ported in here but its slightly too big at 3.8 cubes and was wondering if anyone could adjust it to maybe 3.2-3.4 cubes for me :/ being a complete noob with port sizes and stuff! max height is about 17 1/2" really! Thanks Pez! sorry for being a pain