Fi Q or L7? Why?
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 233 Registered: Nov-06 | either a 15" q or a 15" l7 and why? im pretty sure most will say q...but i really need to know why? sq? spl? im more on spl side but i want good sq also and i know the l7 dnt have good sq but it has a sh!tload of spl and i nvr heard the q before so i need ur input! |
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Gold Member Username: Logan__tilleOrion 1200D For Sale, Hit me up Post Number: 4082 Registered: Feb-06 | Q. Better build quality. Will last longer. Sounds great. Gets loud. L7 tend to blow easy. The Q is just an overall better sub. |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 234 Registered: Nov-06 | ADDING THIS TO THREAD QUESTION - wht else would the q compare with too? |
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Gold Member Username: Logan__tilleOrion 1200D For Sale, Hit me up Post Number: 4083 Registered: Feb-06 | SI Mag? maybe.. |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 235 Registered: Nov-06 | would you recommend this sub tho? the q i mean...would u b able to hear it down the block if eclosed/powered up right? |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 236 Registered: Nov-06 | and Logan what r u asking for the orion? |
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Gold Member Username: Logan__tilleOrion 1200D For Sale, Hit me up Post Number: 4084 Registered: Feb-06 | I have a guy that offered $22O + shipping for it, so if you can beat that, its yours. And, yea, you should be able to hear it from a block away, if you can, then your either deaf or doing something wrong.lol |
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Silver Member Username: Mygame5982Comp Vr H-TOWN, TEXAS US Post Number: 885 Registered: Jan-06 | i dont agree with the last longer part my friend has the old l7s bought them used...and he had them for two years already..still sound good |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 237 Registered: Nov-06 | lol...so im thinkin bout the 15 inch q and i think that orion would b good for it how much would shipping be for 11219..thats brooklyn, new york i dont kno what i should do buddy...i really need a hand here ..sorta confused on wht to get.. |
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Silver Member Username: JblanfordPost Number: 264 Registered: Oct-06 | that amp would be perfect for the q...buy it |
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Silver Member Username: JblanfordPost Number: 265 Registered: Oct-06 | https://www.ecoustics.com/electronics/forum/car-audio/305418.html this amp would work to... |
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Gold Member Username: Logan__tilleOrion 1200D For Sale, Hit me up Post Number: 4085 Registered: Feb-06 | shipping is about $13 |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 238 Registered: Nov-06 | not bad...how long had orion been used? and what sub(s) were being powerd with that? got pics? if u needa send it by email my email addy is arslani2k@hotmail.com i guess your amp would be good but again what if it goes bad? lol im not doubting ur word but if it happens to go bad then im screwed outa 230bux lmao im on a 500 dollar budget right now well i can push it up to 550-600 but i want something really really good ya kno so far i got the wiring and this is wht i need (maybe u got some of this stuff u can sell): - dynamat/edead - amp - guessing that orion 50/50 on that - sub - guessing that q or if u can say something better that would b good - cap - maybe? wht ya think i got a optima yellow - BOX - main thing i dnt have and dont kno where to get a good one for a really really good price dats bout it |
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Gold Member Username: Logan__tilleOrion 1200D For Sale, Hit me up Post Number: 4087 Registered: Feb-06 | It was used for about a month. I bought it and now i have no use for it.  |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 241 Registered: Nov-06 | no scratches/dings? and wht subs u used with this amp? and u knwo any site that gives really really really good info on hwo to make a really good ported box? i checked everywhere but every1 wants money lmao |
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Gold Member Username: Basshead86FTW Post Number: 9716 Registered: Aug-05 | apple or orange???? and why? |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 242 Registered: Nov-06 | lol muddy....what? |
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Gold Member Username: Logan__tilleOrion 1200D For Sale, Hit me up Post Number: 4089 Registered: Feb-06 | Actully, I have never used it..I bought it on ebay, about a week ago and i thought i was gonna use it but I have no use for it. |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 243 Registered: Nov-06 | guranteed to work? did u atleast power it on and test it? do i get any type of gurantee? |
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Gold Member Username: Logan__tilleOrion 1200D For Sale, Hit me up Post Number: 4091 Registered: Feb-06 | Yes, it is guranteed to work. I have not recieved it yet due to the holiday bullsh!t. But it should be here this week. |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 246 Registered: Nov-06 | ok lets hope so but do u kno of any place or online tutorials on how to build your own box? |
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Gold Member Username: Logan__tilleOrion 1200D For Sale, Hit me up Post Number: 4101 Registered: Feb-06 | I can try to help? What do you need to know? |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 247 Registered: Nov-06 | ok well i can get a sheet of mdf for like 70 bux or somethin from the local hardware store...i think its a 4x9 or a 4x6 i want a ported enclosure for this sub tuned for best spl 1st thing i needa kno is - how many sheets of mdf do i need? is 1 enuf? or do i neeed way more? 2 - where do i start from cuttin the sheet? like start from the bottom/top/side/port of box? which 1? 3 - im a newb - im lookin at measurements on fi q on their site and dnt really get it lol ex- Ported box: 2.8-4 cuft @ 28-33Hz Sub OD: 15.625" Cut ID: 14.125" Mounting depth: 8.500" Displacement: 0.19cuft could u please break that down for me a bit? im reading tutorials here and there to understand but it isnt really making the picture for me....im open to all info possible thx man |
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Gold Member Username: FrkkevinResonant Engineering..., Fort Worth... Email Post Number: 2347 Registered: Nov-05 | Just hold out for the (New) Fi sub that is going to be their line of RE SX.. the gap between the Q and BTL .. it will maintain decent SQ while being able to get louder than the Q |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 248 Registered: Nov-06 | also how long does it take to make a box? |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 249 Registered: Nov-06 | but wht is the price going to b? |
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Silver Member Username: ShortysetniesRock Vegas, NC US Post Number: 839 Registered: Mar-06 | a sheet of MDF for $70. holy hell! |
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Gold Member Username: DrsmithMontana USA Post Number: 2374 Registered: Nov-04 | price same as Q |
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Gold Member Username: Logan__tilleOrion 1200D For Sale, Hit me up Post Number: 4104 Registered: Feb-06 | $7O BUX??? for mdf??? |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 250 Registered: Nov-06 | lmao its a jewish hardware store...prolly end up going to home depot |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 251 Registered: Nov-06 | kevin how long is it going to take for that sub to be out? whats normal price of sheet of mdf....told ya i was newb at box buildin..wouldve gotten scrwed over alrdy |
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Gold Member Username: Logan__tilleOrion 1200D For Sale, Hit me up Post Number: 4105 Registered: Feb-06 | lmao, you better go to home depot. If you give $7O for a sheet of mdf im coming over there to kick your a ss |
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Gold Member Username: Logan__tilleOrion 1200D For Sale, Hit me up Post Number: 4106 Registered: Feb-06 | and i think the sub is coming out this january? |
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Silver Member Username: Andrew571Stillwater/Edmond, Oklahoma USA Post Number: 534 Registered: Oct-05 | I have a 15" Q already in a badass box tuned @ 32hz layen around, has about 6-8 hours of playtime. I dont know where you live tho |
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Silver Member Username: ShortysetniesRock Vegas, NC US Post Number: 841 Registered: Mar-06 | yeah. I was wonderin if I got it ridiculously cheap or something. 4x10 is normally $25 |
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Gold Member Username: FrkkevinResonant Engineering..., Fort Worth... Email Post Number: 2348 Registered: Nov-05 | $22 for a sheet of MDF.. Q and the New sub will be the same price. I'm not sure when the new sub will be out. email Scott at Fi. Boxes don't take too long.. but time don't matter. Just take it easy and not worry how long it takes, just do it right the first time. You can do it in a dayon problem. |
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Gold Member Username: Logan__tilleOrion 1200D For Sale, Hit me up Post Number: 4108 Registered: Feb-06 | It usually takes me 1 to 2 hours for a box. Then i let the caulk dry over night. |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 252 Registered: Nov-06 | ya logan ur prolly up to box number 100? or something like taht? lol andrizzle i live in new york? u willing to sell ur box so i dnt have a headache to build one lol i live in brooklyn new york - 11219 if u cant its all good...how many sheets of ?x? of mdf would i need anyway? |
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Gold Member Username: Logan__tilleOrion 1200D For Sale, Hit me up Post Number: 4109 Registered: Feb-06 | just one sheet. Dont use a bandpass box. It sound like they only play one note. |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 253 Registered: Nov-06 | ok but just one sheet of 4x10? |
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Gold Member Username: BernymacCambodian Post Number: 1601 Registered: Sep-04 | It took me 3 months to finish my box. Want to know why?  |
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Silver Member Username: CashbyPost Number: 141 Registered: Oct-06 | arslan i actually have a box that is 4.0 cu.ft after displacement and everything and its tuned too 35 hz...its actually a box that can have interchangable ports, i made it my self and i was planning on putting a 15 btl in there but i got a new car, it would work awesome with a Q !!! i mean if ur intrested id be willing to sell it!!! its never even been put into my car and it has support bars inside and i siloconed the inside and out and used liquid nails for my adhesive..it is a very sturdy box!!! just shoot me an offer and we will talk...AIM: Nslcatcher04 |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 254 Registered: Nov-06 | lmao..sure |
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Gold Member Username: Logan__tilleOrion 1200D For Sale, Hit me up Post Number: 4111 Registered: Feb-06 | Yea why? 1 sheet is more then enough for a box for a Q. |
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Gold Member Username: BernymacCambodian Post Number: 1602 Registered: Sep-04 | Oh, just lazy thats all. Could of been done in about 3days to a week if I had all the materials I needed at once, but as time went by I just needed more stuff and it added up the delay. |
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Gold Member Username: Logan__tilleOrion 1200D For Sale, Hit me up Post Number: 4112 Registered: Feb-06 | lmao |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 255 Registered: Nov-06 | lol so logan or any1 this is all i need right? 1 sheet of mdf screws (what type?) glue (what type?) Saw Blade Screwdriver WTF IS CHAULK? (u said u let it chaulk overnite? huh?) missing anything? |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 256 Registered: Nov-06 | Cody - email me arslani2k@hotmail.com got pics? and u tell me how much u lookin for includnig shipping |
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Silver Member Username: ShortysetniesRock Vegas, NC US Post Number: 843 Registered: Mar-06 | caulk |
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Silver Member Username: JblanfordPost Number: 269 Registered: Oct-06 | he lets the caulk dry overnight...lol |
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Gold Member Username: BernymacCambodian Post Number: 1603 Registered: Sep-04 | you can find caulk at home depot in the caulking section. Should be around where the glue is at. also around the painting area. |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 257 Registered: Nov-06 | ok thx but wht exactly does it do? covers up nails or something? or is it like glue? |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 258 Registered: Nov-06 | nvm googled it |
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Gold Member Username: Logan__tilleOrion 1200D For Sale, Hit me up Post Number: 4113 Registered: Feb-06 | lol |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 259 Registered: Nov-06 | know wht size screws ima need? and also glue? |
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Silver Member Username: Andrew571Stillwater/Edmond, Oklahoma USA Post Number: 535 Registered: Oct-05 | fine dont buy mine, loser  |
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Gold Member Username: Logan__tilleOrion 1200D For Sale, Hit me up Post Number: 4115 Registered: Feb-06 | Get some liquid nails, and i use 1 5/8 inch drywall screws |
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Gold Member Username: WingmanaliveNj US Post Number: 2463 Registered: Jun-06 | This is fun, isn't it Arslan? In my experience in woodwoorking, here's a good tip: Do you have a table saw? If so cut yourself some strips of 2x material at a 45 dg angle. Use those strips to help "round" out the inside corners. It also serves as additional corner bracing. Glue/liquid nail the sh!t out of it and press them into the corners. Pre drill all your holes in the MDF, and don't RUSH!  |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 260 Registered: Nov-06 | no no..andrizzle email me too arslani2k@hotmail.com gimme specs/pics and what u lookin for for the box im interested in both buddy w8in for email paul i dnt have 1 but i can get my hands on one..whts 2x material? |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 261 Registered: Nov-06 | paul..ur in new jersey ya? im in new york....wanna gimme a hand? lol |
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Gold Member Username: WingmanaliveNj US Post Number: 2469 Registered: Jun-06 | 2X4, 2X6, 2X8, ect... material. 1 1/2" nominal thickness. Set the blade on the saw to 45 degrees. Run the 2X material through to create the strips. Cut them to length, and glue/liquid nail the crap out of it. When the stock gets too narrow, DON'T try to push the wood all they way through!! Stop the end of the piece about 6 inches from the blade, then shut it down. (Keeping your hands as far away from the blade as possible). And please, don't cheat by reaching around behind the blade and pulling the piece through. I almost lost my thumb doing that. |
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Gold Member Username: WingmanaliveNj US Post Number: 2471 Registered: Jun-06 | I'm in south jersey. But I have just about every woodwooking tool there is, and been bit by almost all of them. Love it to death. I have three compound mitre saws, three drill presses, lathe, air compressor, thickness planer, shaper, three routers, band saw, scroll saw, and everything in between. Topper of them all, I have over 16 cordless drills. Yes, 16!!! If it can be made out of wood, I can do it! |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 262 Registered: Nov-06 | damn..dont wanna lose my thumb lol dont wanna sound stupid or make u mad but i only understand about 65% of the stuff u said lol - when u mean the material..u mean mdf ya? - when the stock gets to narrow???? i dnt have machine blade if those are pointers for a machine blade lol..sry tho i might be able to get my hands on one..i will find out in a little while for dat |
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Gold Member Username: WingmanaliveNj US Post Number: 2472 Registered: Jun-06 | When I say narrow I mean when you're ripping the 2X stock down, it gets narrower everytime you make a pass. When the fence of the table saw gets close to the blade, you can't safely push it through without risking a kickback and taking a finger. Stop the blade with the power switch, and crosscut what you need. As for material, you can use regular stud grade wood for the bracing, the kind you get at the depot. You could get fancy and use strips of MDF with the 45's cut into both ends, you just have to take that into consideration with the box's internal volume. |
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Gold Member Username: WingmanaliveNj US Post Number: 2474 Registered: Jun-06 | Oh, and I never get "mad". Only even. |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 263 Registered: Nov-06 | lmao u can get even by building my box? ill call it even lmao ur in jersey ya? that is what nj stands for (i hope) |
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Gold Member Username: WingmanaliveNj US Post Number: 2478 Registered: Jun-06 | Um, yeah. |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 264 Registered: Nov-06 | lol <---New York...nj is like half hour away from me....ill get all the stuff i need and all u gotta bring is ur skills in building boxes? maybe we can work somethin out? ill give ya a 20?dollars taht is...? |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 268 Registered: Nov-06 | guys...would it be good if i edead the inside of the box? just 1 layer? would it make any difference? i was told it makes a lot of difference especially if you add polyfil after that...does it? |
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Gold Member Username: Basshead86FTW Post Number: 9724 Registered: Aug-05 | those subs are for 2 different applications. do you want a SQ sub with heavy low frequency extension? or an spl sub that will get loud at every freq. but not sound so good?? |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 269 Registered: Nov-06 | im looking for a sup that can get really loud and but sound sort of decent...im comin from an l7 which really didn't sound too good when loud....but im leanin more on the spl side on this one |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 270 Registered: Nov-06 | im looking for a sub that can get really loud and but sound sort of decent...im comin from an l7 which really didn't sound too good when loud....but im leanin more on the spl side on this one |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 271 Registered: Nov-06 | oops..(can any1 find the difference between the original and repost) lol bump |
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Gold Member Username: Logan__tilleOrion 1200D For Sale, Hit me up Post Number: 4163 Registered: Feb-06 | sub and sup |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 273 Registered: Nov-06 | lol...u think the new line of the fi (between q/btl) would hit much harder than a 12" kicker l7? also maybe some1 can answer my last real post? |
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Silver Member Username: Ars88Rotti Pit , Corpo... Post Number: 277 Registered: Nov-06 | ? |
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Silver Member Username: Big_fletchNewport, Ar, Ar United states Post Number: 579 Registered: May-06 | man if u like spl just go with the 15 L7 they can get really loud if u power them correctly and go with a big ported box |
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