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New subs options

 

Anthony Armstrong
New member
Username: Fuzzay

Post Number: 1
Registered: Dec-08
Posted on   
Hi everyone

new here, But let me get to the point.

Currently have
2x Rockford Fosgate 10" p3 -- 1ohm; single slotted box. ~38hz
running on hifonics TXi100D mono block
2F. tsunami cap.

Looking to sell these subs and upgrade. Wanting more bass response, SQ

Here's what Im thinking so far
ONE 12" Fi Q with BP option
or
ONE 12" Rockford T1 - 2ohm DVC.

Planning to keep current amp for now, run 1ohm @ 1000 watts RMS.

Either sub will be in a custom enclosure tuned to 33hz.

I think two 12"s will be more than what I'm looking for at the moment.
 

Kevin Duckwitz
Silver Member
Username: Ducka

Houghton and/or Macomb, MI United States

Post Number: 803
Registered: Jan-08
Posted on   
My vote goes to the FI Q, but it looks like you are looking at 2 very different subs. The Q is more of an SQ woofer and isnt the T1 more of an SPL woofer? I could be wrong though. Also you dont need the cap. Do a big 3 upgrade instead.
 

SomeDonnieDude
Gold Member
Username: Somedonniedude

Illinois Braaap MX

Post Number: 2150
Registered: May-07
Posted on   
I think that amp does more around ~800w.

Maybe look into an Fi SSD instead of a Q?

Diamond Audio D9 would be a solid choice as well.
 

Anthony Armstrong
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Username: Fuzzay

Post Number: 2
Registered: Dec-08
Posted on   
Later on down the road I plan on upgrading the amp for sure. Been wanting to do so for awhile now

I feel Hifonics are not the same as they use to be, Ie, Overrate their amps

Looking to upgrade to their brutus series @ 1200watts RMS

or a RF Power T500.1BD.. Been hearing they can pump 1100watts RMS

Big three upgrade will be rather expensive in my car, 2000 Lincoln LS.

I have already upgraded the battery, Quite some time ago. Little more juice over factory spec.
 

Anthony Armstrong
New member
Username: Fuzzay

Post Number: 3
Registered: Dec-08
Posted on   
Upon reading more on this forum, I'm hearing nothing but good things about "sundown" brand amplifiers.

First time ive heard of them, Someone explain their experience with them, and are they under or over-rated.
 

SomeDonnieDude
Gold Member
Username: Somedonniedude

Illinois Braaap MX

Post Number: 2151
Registered: May-07
Posted on   
The bxi1200 amps tend to do around 1000w, possibly a tad less. The RF T5001bd's tend to do 850-950w (what RF claims on birth sheets anyways).

I have a custom built 12" TC-9 if you are interested. I ran it off 1200w and it loved every bit of it and wanted more. It has barely 2 months of play on a fresh recone. Dual 1.4 coils (Dual 2).
 

Anthony Armstrong
New member
Username: Fuzzay

Post Number: 4
Registered: Dec-08
Posted on   
Nah no thanks.

Think I'm just going to stick with the first choice of the ONE 12" Fi Q sub.

I'm always rather picky about quality, always have been that way =/

What other options do I have for amps when I decide to upgrade. -- I have the sundown on my mind now =/

The current hifonics seems to draw alot of current, even with the 2F. Cap the lights in the car will dim slightly under heavy load.

Any comments upon if the 12" Fi Q will outdo the P3's? Their the '07 series, 400w RMS.
 

P.rick
Gold Member
Username: Surferdude9371

Get loud or go home....

Post Number: 1532
Registered: Mar-07
Posted on   
Fi Q is what i would go with great sub and awsome company great customer service. if i were you id do a 15 or 18 if you have the room
 

SomeDonnieDude
Gold Member
Username: Somedonniedude

Illinois Braaap MX

Post Number: 2152
Registered: May-07
Posted on   
I ran my TC-9 is a box tuned around 30hz and it sounded pretty good. It sounded good sealed as well. But I'm willing to bet a Q has a bit better sq though(never heard actually a Q).

The P3's should be louder than 1 12" Q, but the Q should sound better.

As far as amps...

AQ1200D
RD1000.1
ED NINe.1
Orion/Directed/DEI D2400
Crossfire VR1000D
Diamond Audio D3 1000.1
US Amps MD1D

^^Just to name a few.
 

P.rick
Gold Member
Username: Surferdude9371

Get loud or go home....

Post Number: 1533
Registered: Mar-07
Posted on   
"Crossfire VR1000D"

theres one on CA.com for 200 shipped
 

Anthony Armstrong
New member
Username: Fuzzay

Post Number: 5
Registered: Dec-08
Posted on   
Thanks for the input guys. I'll continue doing research on amps as time goes on.

However, Per Fi's website "ficaraudio.com"

They are rating their 15" Q at 1000w RMS? That can be correct.
 

P.rick
Gold Member
Username: Surferdude9371

Get loud or go home....

Post Number: 1534
Registered: Mar-07
Posted on   
yes for the "stock" Q if you fully loaded adding all the options it can handle 1500 easily
 

SomeDonnieDude
Gold Member
Username: Somedonniedude

Illinois Braaap MX

Post Number: 2154
Registered: May-07
Posted on   
Yes, but they can handle more than that. Especially with the bp option.
 

Anthony Armstrong
New member
Username: Fuzzay

Post Number: 6
Registered: Dec-08
Posted on   
Much thanks. Will probably only be adding the BP option to the sub. Now its a toss between 12" or 15" Q. Have to make some measurements.

Also, can anyone of you point me in right direction where to purchase sundown amps, or RD amps.
 

[...Rovin...]
Platinum Member
Username: Rovin

1 15 = 149.5 DBsTrinidad & T...

Post Number: 14469
Registered: Jul-05
Posted on   
u do know that whichever sub u have a tuning of 38hz will = more loud than SQ & u wont be hitting the trues lows as much as if u were to tune closer to 30hz...
 

Chris
New member
Username: Boston_spl

Highland, CA United States

Post Number: 7
Registered: Nov-08
Posted on   
I have a vr1000d pushin' a Kicker CVX 15" and it's great. Recommended.
 

Anthony Armstrong
New member
Username: Fuzzay

Post Number: 7
Registered: Dec-08
Posted on   
I'm planning on tuning the new subs to 33hz.


I was just stating I believe my current setup is around 38hz.
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