This could be a stupid question but does this go for the AA line as well?

Good stuff.

I'm not trying to knock DC but since they was brought up in this thread, how many people has inspected inside there vented poles? I've hand my hands on probably over 30 different DC subs, from Level 2s-Level 4s, and ALL of them had horrible machine groves in them. Sure this is inside a hole most will never see, but if they let that slide, makes you wonder what else do they. Also, some was worst than others, but still they all have less than par groves.

Also, sounds like yall need a huge bar feeder CNC, that'll cut down on time and less times touching the actually part.

I'd hate to imagine the price on one that can handle upto 4" bar stock.

And Nick, I'm finalllllly glad you decided to show a little behind the scenes.

Great to see what goes on behind the scenes.That bar stock for the poles look HEAVY!

Considering the amount of labor involved it's amazing that you guys make them in the timeframe that you do.

Edited August 14, 201114 yr by beandip

The choice on what companies to go with is pretty clear

A reason why i contacted bladeice to order 2 Fi BTL n2's 12" =)

My BL 12 isn't even fully loaded and is the most amazing sub I have ever messed with. Nick and Scott are awesome with their quality and customer service

A reason why i contacted bladeice to order 2 Fi BTL n2's 12" =)

WHIOOOOPPP for American jobs!!!!

Doin it big in the USA, nobody understands how much time and effort you guys put into your product, maybe someday ill have 2 18" btls , just need a bigger cargo..... lmao

Awsome, really. You guys do more for the US than you will ever know....

Thanks dude!

Thats really elegant looking, it just needs some powa now

I just received my N2 yesterday. It is an engineering piece of art. I'd like to say that the quality is superb and the wait and cost are well worth it for a product such as this. We should all try and keep more money in the US economy. Thanks Nick for great products and excellent customer service. You couldn't ask for better of either.

Proud to support Fi. Would never hesitate to buy another sub from you guys.

Keep up the good work, it shows in the quality of your products!

i really want to try a N2 18.

I own a BL now and if I upgrade it will be to a btl because my BL is EASILY the best subwoofer I've ever owned

BUt your woofers don't have the BLING BLING...

(End of trying to be funny.)

In all seriousness, the quality you guys deliver is great.

And i like that you guys don't need to fancy everything up to make it sell.

A nice, "sophisticated";clean look.

i cant wait to see the new btl basket i know it wont be anytime soon but im still anxious.by the way im fi fanatic i had every version of the btl line except the n3 and never had 1 issue with any of them scott and nick build some of the best woofers in the market keep up the good work.

i cant wait to see the new btl basket i know it wont be anytime soon but im still anxious.by the way im fi fanatic i had every version of the btl line except the n3 and never had 1 issue with any of them scott and nick build some of the best woofers in the market keep up the good work.

The US Steel baskets are in production.

yes the basket with the 3 circle holes is but not the hi xmax is not.

yes the basket with the 3 circle holes is but not the hi xmax is not.

My BL 12 isn't even fully loaded and is the most amazing sub I have ever messed with. Nick and Scott are awesome with their quality and customer service

man aint that the truth

Poles poles poles...

SSD top plates turned and CNC machined ready for the tumbler!

Hunk of N2 extrusion that got banged up that we're not using...just a 'whats going on inside' type of picture, it's an actual aluminum extrusion that we cut out of bar lengths on the saws.

After all of the parts get machined they all take a ride in the tumbler for a few hours for deburring before they get coated and baked.

Finished up N3 top plates hanging out beside one of the big lathes.

N3 back plate/pole combos before final assembly...

Little stack of finished SSD top plates

Little stack of finished Q top plates ready for assembly on magnets..

That's it for now..I'll update more as I get around to it...again...think next time when you are spending your money and ask where your stuff actually comes from. Remember, the more money we send over seas the LESS money we have in our own economy which trickles down into less growth out of the recession....we HAVE to push to bring manufacturing back to this country.

Down with lemmings!