New sub advice..
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Silver Member Username: Jd93kidBrandon, MS U.S. Post Number: 171 Registered: Jul-09 | Alright so I have a $200 - 250 maybe 300 budget. I already have an alpine mrp-m850 amp 800rms 1500max. I do not have a box yet. I am looking for suggestions on what to get. I am kind of leaning toward a type r because i had a 12 that sounded great but I'm looking to upgrade. What do yall suggest?? |
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Platinum Member Username: Nyyfan13Northern VA Post Number: 11580 Registered: Jul-06 | Fi SSD  |
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Silver Member Username: Jd93kidBrandon, MS U.S. Post Number: 172 Registered: Jul-09 | Do you know where I can find those.. And which one should i get the dual 1 ohm I am assuming.. but 12, 15? Just realized I forgot to put I am looking for SQL in my setup |
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Platinum Member Username: Nyyfan13Northern VA Post Number: 11582 Registered: Jul-06 | I figured you were looking for SQL cause that's what everyone looks for lol. Look on ficaraudio.com . Should be just around $200. If your amp does 800rms @ 1 ohm, then get the dual 2 ohm version of the sub. If your amp does 800rms @ 2 ohms, then get the dual 1 ohm version of the sub. The size depends on whatever you want. If you can fit a 15" with a properly sized box, then I'd go with the 15" personally. |
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Silver Member Username: Jd93kidBrandon, MS U.S. Post Number: 173 Registered: Jul-09 | I can.. That is what i was thinking of getting.. And yeah those look real nice. You think it'd be better than a type r.. what do you think would be the difference between them |
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Platinum Member Username: Nyyfan13Northern VA Post Number: 11584 Registered: Jul-06 | IMO, I've heard the R and the SSD many times. Keep in mind that the SSD was off about 900rms and the R was off just around 500rms, but the SSD was noticeably louder and had better sq. The low-end of the SSD was better than the R as well. The "upper-end" of the SSD was weak but with a good set of components that isn't a big deal. I would take the SSD over the R everyday of the week and twice on Sundays. |
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Silver Member Username: Jd93kidBrandon, MS U.S. Post Number: 175 Registered: Jul-09 | haha.. alright.. I wonder how the 15's would compare because they are about the same rms.. I wont be getting a component set for about 3 months but the stock speakers dont sound too bad for now.. |
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Silver Member Username: Jd93kidBrandon, MS U.S. Post Number: 177 Registered: Jul-09 | So i guess the question is alpine type r 15" vs Fi SSD 15" vs. other suggestions? |
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Silver Member Username: Jd93kidBrandon, MS U.S. Post Number: 178 Registered: Jul-09 | Another question also.. if i did get the Fi SSD 15" should i get the upgraded BP and flatwind coil? |
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Gold Member Username: Dustin3D&L Audio Tech.Dustin Post Number: 5073 Registered: Oct-05 | SSD > R anyday. get the 15". The BP and flatwind coil add-ons you will both want if you choose one of them. They increase the power handling of the sub. |
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Silver Member Username: Jd93kidBrandon, MS U.S. Post Number: 179 Registered: Jul-09 | alright.. is that still good.. even tho i still can only give it 800 rms or should i just stick with no upgrades. |
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Gold Member Username: DuckaShelby Twp., MI United States Post Number: 1166 Registered: Jan-08 | If you have the space why not go for an 18"ssd? |
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Silver Member Username: Jd93kidBrandon, MS U.S. Post Number: 180 Registered: Jul-09 | Well i guess I could.. Will it be less sound quality? should i get a sealed box if i get the 18.. I mean i just dont know |
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Gold Member Username: 54danny54KY More Wang Th... Post Number: 4046 Registered: Nov-04 | What vehicle you have? |
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Silver Member Username: Kingandsons07TEAM NEBRASKA Lincoln,NE Post Number: 770 Registered: Aug-08 | i had an 18" FI Q and it sounded GREAT! kills the lowss i miss 18" subs  |
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Silver Member Username: Jd93kidBrandon, MS U.S. Post Number: 186 Registered: Jul-09 | yeah.. my dad says until i move out of the house i cant get an 18 or 2 15's so for now its just gonna be 1 Fi SSD 15 because its all he'll let me get.. but atleast he's letting me.. i guess.. Do you think a box at about 3.4 cuft tuned to 33hz is good for this sub.. And should i get the fully loaded version.. I cannot supply the sub with more than 800w rms because thats all my amp does.. |
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Gold Member Username: Dustin3D&L Audio Tech.Dustin Post Number: 5080 Registered: Oct-05 | Jordan, to avoid cluster on the forums could you keep everything in one thread? cause you have a couple threads about subs for youe s10. Just FYI. as far as the box and tuning, yes, 3.5 cubes @ 34hz is great for the sub and should very good in both lows and highs. You don't really need to get the flatwind and the BP power on it. |
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Silver Member Username: Jd93kidBrandon, MS U.S. Post Number: 187 Registered: Jul-09 | ok.. and sorry about that.. I realize i did that now.. from now on i'll try to keep it all on one thread |
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Gold Member Username: Dustin3D&L Audio Tech.Dustin Post Number: 5082 Registered: Oct-05 | Its cool man. I'm just lettin ya know. Plus its easier to keep track of your ideas and such. |
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Silver Member Username: Jd93kidBrandon, MS U.S. Post Number: 188 Registered: Jul-09 | yeah ha it probably would be ha. I just have so many ideas.. its crazy haha.. but i'm probably gonna stick with this setup altho it wont get in for about 2 or 3 months which sucks.. So until then I dont really know what to do.. ha |
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Silver Member Username: Jd93kidBrandon, MS U.S. Post Number: 189 Registered: Jul-09 | bad news.. and sorta good news.. My dad sold my truck apparently he wasnt giving it to me just letting me borrow it till he could sell it. Now i have to drive my car again, which isnt too bad considering it has a pioneer hu (deh-p5100ub) and wires already ran and i already have an amp (alpine mrp-m850) and a sub (Fi SSD 15" Fully Loaded).. Now i just need help getting a box again. I dont know whether to make the box to approx. 16.5" x 24"w x 18" or if i need to make it approx. 13" x 30"w x 19" and i also dont know how to face it in a 98 infiniti because the back seat is leather and has metal behind it.. i dont know if that will cancel some of the sound out. My dad suggested taking the seat all the way out as well as the metal behind it. Anyway.. does anyone have any suggestions or comments on anything? |
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Silver Member Username: Jd93kidBrandon, MS U.S. Post Number: 190 Registered: Jul-09 | Did ecoustics just like have site maintenance or is it my computer being g@y?? ha |
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Gold Member Username: Drant19DUB-C, TX Post Number: 2030 Registered: Aug-07 | site maintenance most likely |
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Silver Member Username: Jd93kidBrandon, MS U.S. Post Number: 191 Registered: Jul-09 | yeah.. ha i hope so.. do you guys have any advice on what size box and how to fit a box for a Fi SSD 15" in my trunk |
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Gold Member Username: HdubbTeam Revolution Post Number: 4223 Registered: Nov-04 | i have a tc sounds neo axis 12 id sell you for 275 shipped. i paid 450ish for it |
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Silver Member Username: Jd93kidBrandon, MS U.S. Post Number: 192 Registered: Jul-09 | whats the rms on one of those |
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Gold Member Username: Dustin3D&L Audio Tech.Dustin Post Number: 5084 Registered: Oct-05 | just face the subs firing into the trunk. for the size, 3.5 cuft @ 35 would be great. |
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Silver Member Username: Jd93kidBrandon, MS U.S. Post Number: 193 Registered: Jul-09 | so that would be towards the seats?? just making sure.. and alright thanks for the specs.. It's either gonna be really wide or it's gonna be a hassle to get it in there... |
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Gold Member Username: Dustin3D&L Audio Tech.Dustin Post Number: 5085 Registered: Oct-05 | no. subs would be facing towards the trunk. |
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Silver Member Username: Jd93kidBrandon, MS U.S. Post Number: 194 Registered: Jul-09 | ok.. that is what I was thinking.. Do you know if the back seats deaden any of the sound in an infiniti or do they not really have an effect? |
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Silver Member Username: EricmbWaycross, Georgia United States Post Number: 126 Registered: Nov-08 | the back seat not being able to fold down is going to stop alot of the sound to get into the cabin of your car.. |
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Silver Member Username: Jd93kidBrandon, MS U.S. Post Number: 195 Registered: Jul-09 | oh.. that sucks.. is there anything i can do about that.. My dad suggested taking the back seat out.. If I did that I could put the sub where the back seat was.. or i could leave it in the trunk.. but i dont know if it would help.. |
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Silver Member Username: Jd93kidBrandon, MS U.S. Post Number: 196 Registered: Jul-09 | also what do you guys think of the RD Sonance 15" vs the Fi SSD 15" One of my friends suggested an RD Sonance.. I dont know anything about them.. |
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Silver Member Username: Jd93kidBrandon, MS U.S. Post Number: 198 Registered: Jul-09 | Nevermind.. I'm getting the Sonance most likely.. |
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Silver Member Username: EricmbWaycross, Georgia United States Post Number: 127 Registered: Nov-08 | i had my backseat removed in my accord and sat my subs in my back seat, itll be alot louder in the trunk unless you wall it off.. if i was you, id take the back of the back seat off and store it somewhere, but put the subs in your trunk. and id get the sonance over the ssd.. |
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Silver Member Username: Jd93kidBrandon, MS U.S. Post Number: 200 Registered: Jul-09 | ok.. so subs in the trunk are louder and taking the back of the back seat out helps? Hmm.. I could prolly do that.. I mean if i needed for someon to sit in the back they still could just would be too comfortable ha.. That is what you were saying right?? |
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Silver Member Username: EricmbWaycross, Georgia United States Post Number: 128 Registered: Nov-08 | right.. take the BACK of the backseat out but still put the subs rear firing in your trunk.. i figured it would be louder closer to me sitting in my backseat but i was wrong. i was noticeably louder in the trunk versus it being in the back seat.. but ur friends are gonna call u a B!TCH for making them sit back there now. |
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Silver Member Username: Jd93kidBrandon, MS U.S. Post Number: 204 Registered: Jul-09 | ha most of my friends can drive so i should be ok most of the time.. and if not then we'll hop in their car and waste their gas ha |
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Silver Member Username: Billybobjoesmithjr_th_3edSouth, TX US Post Number: 161 Registered: Sep-09 | get sony explode 15's if you want to get really loud if you can afford it get Kicker comp 15's the Mofo is the baddest sub made |
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