I understand it's not exactly a fair question, but I'm just trying to gain some incite. I previously owned a 12" Type R, ran 500 rms to it in a custom made sealed box of optimum size. (got stolen)

Which setup do you guys think would put out the same amount of spl as it at 500 rms; A 12" Fi Q sealed, 12" Fi Q ported, or a 15" Fi Q sealed? I'm looking for sq so that isn't the question. The Type R was perfect for output, but quality was lacking.

Hopefully someone has experience.

Thanks

If you are looking for the "same" amount of SPL then you are NOT looking for SQ. Not even close. There is a reason that there are Noob Posting directions on the site and you seem to have ignored them all.

Comparing a Q to a Type R is a joke and makes absolutely NO SENSE.

I'm fully aware of what I am asking. I just can't compare them in person. I just don't want to loose a lot of output when switching to an sq setup. I know the question sounds ridiculous. I have a 500 rms amplifier and I am looking for a comparison. I don't find the question exactly smart either.

I'm fully aware of what I am asking. I just can't compare them in person. I just don't want to loose a lot of output when switching to an sq setup. I know the question sounds ridiculous. I have a 500 rms amplifier and I am looking for a comparison. I don't find the question exactly smart either.

If your worried about ouptut in a SQ setup then your not going for a SQ setup, you should be worried about your front stage first and then a sub.

I am working on my front stage. Dynamating my car too. I understand that in an sq system you're looking to blend your components together, and in spl you're looking for a ground pounding experience. I was just wondering about output, that's it. Sorry for the apparent dumb question all.

Here we can make it simple.

Almost ANYTHING sounds better (notice I didn't use SQ ) than a Type R. This would include a BL and even a BTL.

Getting louder than a Type R is harder, but again both the Fi B drivers would *assuming you can build an enclosure*

read the posting guidelines in my sig, it will help you get a much better answer if you actually followed them when you made a thread

Alright, My bad. Sorry for the moment of stupidity. I am very talented at making boxes.

Given the Q has significantly more linear excursion capabilities than a Type R, a 12" or 15" sealed Q shouldn't have a problem surpassing the Type R sealed in output capabilities. A 12" Q ported would blow it out of the water.

Given the Q has significantly more linear excursion capabilities than a Type R, a 12" or 15" sealed Q shouldn't have a problem surpassing the Type R sealed in output capabilities. A 12" Q ported would blow it out of the water.

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Any model of subwoofer from Fi would outperform the Type R.