Posted March 16, 200718 yr Im looking into buying 2 15''s from Fi, the BL or the BTL. The only problem is since BTL is regarded somewhat as a SPL sub, Im curious if sound quality is lost in the process. So my real question is, do the BTLs have decent sound quality (in a well built box of course) and also how do the BL's sound?
March 16, 200718 yr They're "good enough"...but you have to ask yourself, are you buying a BTL to listen to jazz on it? I've never heard a BL so I can't comment there.
March 16, 200718 yr The one in the theater sounds fine, granted sound quality and spl is given to the install mostly..not the woofer itself.
March 16, 200718 yr ive heard that both subs retain decent SQ even on higher volumes. overall both woofers are awesome and customer service here at Fi is on point. so you cant go wrong
March 17, 200718 yr Author Thanks for the comments, Im going to settle for the 2 15 BL's. Now not to jack my own thread, but what do you guys think of running one of these to each sub? http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/products/pr...S&p_status=If you have any other recc's let me know, I just want some opinions. I heard rockford puts out a bit more rated, but Im not really sure thats the case on these smaller new models, so 1500 sounds about right for the BL's.
March 17, 200718 yr Author Let me know how that sounds man, Im new to all this chit, but I would want the subs in Dual 1 ohm right? So realistically each sub gets around 1000+ then?Oh just found out even the new smaller models are rated pretty high too (around 1700) so that means each sub would get around 1200 running at 1ohm since its dvc? Edited March 17, 200718 yr by Thewes
March 17, 200718 yr If you're running one amp per sub you need to get dual 2ohm vc. You then wire the coils in series (+ to +, - to -) to bring it down to 1ohm and get the full potential out of the amp. Good luck
March 17, 200718 yr Author If you're running one amp per sub you need to get dual 2ohm vc. You then wire the coils in series (+ to +, - to -) to bring it down to 1ohm and get the full potential out of the amp. Good luckAppreciate that man, just saved me alot of time.
March 17, 200718 yr No prob, but throwing in some of my thoughts on the sq, I love the way my btls sound. I thought they'd sound bad because they are SPL drivers, but I was wrong. To me they sound better than most peoples 12" sq drivers, but I think part of it is the setup. I think in the right box with planning you should be very pleased. Everyone seems to say RF is a good way to go, most the amps they put out are underrated from what I've read/heard.
March 17, 200718 yr btl's are more than just decent sq. i love the way they sound. very deep and commanding.i listen all kinds of music like liljon, pussycat dolls (yes i like them), pink floyd, etc... the btl's maintain their sq even at high volume. for a spl sub you will be surprised how they sound. only downside for me was when i was playing some fast beat trance music. it just doesn't sound as good.
March 17, 200718 yr ThewesIf your looking for around 1500K watts I would also suggest a sundown saz-1500DContact denim he can hook you up for a pretty good deal... (he is an admin on this board)Those amps are a beast Edited March 17, 200718 yr by theabunai
March 17, 200718 yr Author ThewesIf your looking for around 1500K watts I would also suggest a sundown saz-1500DContact denim he can hook you up for a pretty good deal... (he is an admin on this board)Those amps are a beastIll look into that, thanks for the heads up. So does anyone have any expereince with the sq of BL 15's personally? I listen to rap and thats all so most the bass is low and long- not really demanding on the subs.
March 17, 200718 yr If you're running one amp per sub you need to get dual 2ohm vc. You then wire the coils in series parallel (+ to +, - to -) to bring it down to 1ohm and get the full potential out of the amp. Good luckFixed...Let us know how the BL's sound Edited March 17, 200718 yr by Big E
March 18, 200718 yr If you're running one amp per sub you need to get dual 2ohm vc. You then wire the coils in series parallel (+ to +, - to -) to bring it down to 1ohm and get the full potential out of the amp. Good luckFixed...Let us know how the BL's sound The sundown is better warranty, likely cheaper, and strappable. If you are running 2, I would suggest the 2 Sundowns strapped and dual 1Ohm woofers ran at 1 Ohm.
March 18, 200718 yr If you're running one amp per sub you need to get dual 2ohm vc. You then wire the coils in series parallel (+ to +, - to -) to bring it down to 1ohm and get the full potential out of the amp. Good luckFixed...Let us know how the BL's sound Thanks-late night typo
