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Very well said. Thank you! So you think it's an over kill doing 2/0?? I figured more the better but a penny saved it a penny earned. Whats your opinion on CDT audio for mids and highs? and would it suffice for a single Fi SP4-15 on about 2k? Also what type of music do you listen to? I'm curious on the kick response (drum and bass / jungle 160-180 bpm) on a 15"

No unfortunately not but now that you say it I do know the person I sold them to. but again that was 15+ years ago. I'll have to call him.

Nice, love the idea too

I understand, just analyzing before purchase still waiting on taxes and a few other things before I buy everything. Again I am looking for a good beginning, I understand there will be some tuning and possible rebuilding of boxes.

Again just asking questions. I find it better to talk about it before actually doing it, works out kinks before hand. And I thank you guys for your input, it is very well appreciated. This is why I came here first! Helps me see a bit further into the logics of it all.

True, just looking for input really. Its just a thought. But i'm looking at it like an EQ. to boost maybe 100 hz and 30 hz (thinking to myself or even thinking outside of the box) to use one sub to focus on a higher range of audio (Q) and the other focusing on the lower range (BL). so getting SQ sound with a SPL feel. Maybe i'm just trying to do what no one has done. i'm always trying to be different lol I'm not new to car audio but its been 18 years or so since I've dealt with it. Had a few friends do up their car which got me inspired to get back into in. my last setup I ran two US Acoustics amps I forget the model #'s now but they were dark grey with a red label I believe. They sounded great I ran two 12" Zeus sub's and pioneer mids and highs. I never entered comps or anything but that thing sounded pretty good. I built a 6th order box for the two 12's and everyone who heard it said it sounded loud and clear. Again it wasn't big power or a huge build but i'm looking for some bang in my SUV again. I miss it but this time will be much better and bigger. MUCH MORE! anywho so just trying to come up with a game plan which is slowly focusing in. just looking for some answers on some silly questions. I have built a few setups too. perhaps 7 in total. I'm not an installer by profession but as hobby. I have built houses and cabinets and furniture so box building is fun for me. thats why im looking into different ideas. I do all my own mechanics on my SUV within my means but i feel with time money and the right tools I could accomplish anything. so anywho.

Oh I for sure am using all OFC no CCA. Sorry for all my confusion but I think I understand what you're saying. And you are correct, I am looking for the upper range like a sealed box with a higher Q. But I guess what im saying is that I also like the lower tones as well. My original question should have been how can I achieve a full range of sound. LOL! I'm just looking to do a very clean sounding build with crazy monstrous bass that'll make soil your drawers a bit.

what would you guys suggest for midbass then? do you think I should go CDT audio for my mids and highs? I have a budget of $500 for all my mids and high crossovers included. Again I'm looking for a clean and loud setup. I'm not competing but would like it damn near that, loud and clear. I seem to be drawn to the SP4 for substage but thought of running a mixed set of Fi 12's using the Q and BL to (in my mind) resolve the higher notes of bass (Q series) and lower notes with the BL, so basically sub stage 25-150hz. Then with the CDT audio like 75-20khz. Right??? I'll be running Crescendo amps and will be upgrading the Alt, front battery and adding a rear battery as well. 2/0 shca throughout except for the 4 channel which will have 1/0 shca. Might even add a Epicenter to clean things up a bit, but that'll be after words. I also plan on doing secondskin through the SUV. I have plenty of room for a single 15 or 2-12's. Opinions, thoughts, ideas?

Nice!!!!

Thanks Guys!

More mid bass you say, very good! Do you feel CDT audio HD series 6.5 midbass woofers would suit me fine matched with a single SP415 thats powered by roughly 2250RMS probably closer to 2k at 1ohm. BC2000D should be good enough at 1 ohm then later I could get another SP4 and BC2000D link them at 4k@2ohm should sound great. But then the mid bass is what I worry about. I love bass but dont want to drown out all the mids and highs either. I think 170RMS per channel for the mids and highs should be enough to cover. Right???

Cool yeah I totally understand. It was just a thought that came to mind. I haven't really messed around with car audio in over 15 years and am going off what I remember. So that said I should just run an SP415 and be done with it I'll run a fairly nice front stage and perhaps the same in the back doors. Do you think the SP4 will have enough response for Drum and Bass or would you think it would be a bit slow and muddy???

Ok so I'm not sure if anyone has attempted this or not but It crossed my mind as i'm plotting my build. First off let me begin by saying I have an 07 Nox and want the build to stay behind the C pillar. I can use ALL that space. wifey said its ok, tee hee... ANYWHO! So my build plan is only for fun but I'd like it to be competition ready!(never know) I guess it would be an "SQL" build. I want super clean, very loud mids and highs (and lows really). But also want to achieve that nasty ground pounding low end. So SQ and SPL again I guess thats and "SQL" build. I listen to Drum and Bass, Dubstep, Hip-hop and everything else. Hate country sorry.. I like the punchiness of smaller 8-10" subs but also like that thunder from like 18's. Also confused on if I should do a split size perhaps a 8-10" and a 15-18". blah blah blah Lets get to the question: As an example: Could I put a Q12 and BL12 in a single box with two separate chambers to achieve the above? Maybe a split chambered setup, one sealed for the Q, and the BL ported! Or both within a ported box that matches the recommendations? Could this be a odd build or idea? should I keep it easy and get an SP4. Or again a Q10 and a BL15 or 18????? Bueller? Bueller? Bueller? Anywho just looking to get ideas. OH and I plan on running them off the appropriate Crescendo bass clef amp depending the route of sub I take. CDT audio is what im thinking for mids and highs also run off Crescendo Concerto

Whats good peoples. New to this site "sort of". I have a Chevy Equinox 07 and plan on doing a lil upgrading here soon. Looking to learn and get as much info as possible. Going to make some purchases real soon too just pulling my hair on somethings so thats why im here, like a zombie I too will pick your brains...... MAUHAHAHAHA AHAHAHAHA... for info I mean! i'm not sick or anything... goodness... HOLLAR!!!