so what is better between a stock Q and a loaded SSD? SPL and SQ wise?

More SQ with the Q that I know of, if your worried about output then Q is not for you. If SQ is your goal then the subwoofer should be the last thing your worried about. I cant really comment on which would have better output, but you should be comparing the SSD's and BL's in your case. Know if you want a good sounding woofer than anyone that FI makes will fit the bill, hope that helps.

so what is better between a stock Q and a loaded SSD? SPL and SQ wise?

More SQ with the Q that I know of, if your worried about output then Q is not for you. If SQ is your goal then the subwoofer should be the last thing your worried about. I cant really comment on which would have better output, but you should be comparing the SSD's and BL's in your case. Know if you want a good sounding woofer than anyone that FI makes will fit the bill, hope that helps.

ok thanks. i'll probably go with the SSD with bp power option and flatwind coil. i just want a good daily subwoofer with good sq, but will still bump really good. thanks for all the help

so the BTL would be better than the Q or the BL? even though the power i am running would be more geared towards a Q or a BL? i was originally planning on getting a Q or a BL, but i want "the best" haha. but i dont want to have to upgrade my amp quite yet, so i was just wondering if this would be better than going with a Q or BL... thanks guys

Better is subjective, louder is not. Even on 1watt the BTL will be the loudest sub that Fi makes. By a bunch. If that is what is better to you, by all means get it. On the same note if that is your goal, definitely not the Q.

so the BTL would be better than the Q or the BL? even though the power i am running would be more geared towards a Q or a BL? i was originally planning on getting a Q or a BL, but i want "the best" haha. but i dont want to have to upgrade my amp quite yet, so i was just wondering if this would be better than going with a Q or BL... thanks guys

Better is subjective, louder is not. Even on 1watt the BTL will be the loudest sub that Fi makes. By a bunch. If that is what is better to you, by all means get it. On the same note if that is your goal, definitely not the Q.

i think i'm gonna try'n save some money and go with a loaded SSD...... cuz i want to get some good component speakers too. thanks for all the help guys