FI: Q vs Bl vs SSD 12"

[dropkick13 10+ year member]

I'm hearing tons of good stuff about Fi but I'm not sure which of these subs will fit my tastes best. I'm shooting for one 12". I like deep loud bass for my reggae and even for 'metal' . I like it vibrating the hairs on the back of my neck loud. But I listen to a lot of punk music which would need some good SQ especially for the double bass (not many subs keep up with it well). So, I know that the BL is the SPL sub, the Q is the SQ sub, and the SSD is kind of an entry level mix, but which would best fit my tastes? I can only afford one sub I only have 2 cu ft to work with. I figure I'll be best with a ported box tuned @ 35 hz (a little high to help the punk music).

What you guys think?

Also, Is the cooling option important? One of the used subs i'm looking at is a BL fully loaded EXCEPT the cooling.

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[innsanes 10+ year member]

Get teh Q, its loud and sounds siick

 

[dropkick13 10+ year member]

Whats the BP power option? Is it a must have?

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

I'd do the Q, but tuned at 32Hz...

 

[dropkick13 10+ year member]

you think 32 hz would be good for punk music?

 

[Ignatowski 5,000+ posts]

you think 32 hz would be good for punk music?

I own a Q and most of what I listen to is punk,new wave, classic rock

BUY IT YOULL LIKE IT

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[dropkick13 10+ year member]

What about the BP Power option? must have? I need to buy used so it's a little narrow on the selection

 

[revrider1 5,000+ posts]

I had the same dillema and just decided on the BTL, lol...

 

[Ignatowski 5,000+ posts]

I got the BP option.....I can afford too

but if your carefull you may not need it - I think its a great marketing tool

to offer something like a BP option even if its all BS..............

.02

 

[NDMstang65 10+ year member]

I got the BP option.....I can afford toobut if your carefull you may not need it - I think its a great marketing tool

to offer something like a BP option even if its all BS..............

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Not marketing bs...

If you choose to run more power we have the option to accommodate you...helps keep the coil much cooler when you are beating on it.

If it didn't have a purpose, we wouldn't offer it //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif.

Thanks!

 

[dropkick13 10+ year member]

Not marketing bs...
If you choose to run more power we have the option to accommodate you...helps keep the coil much cooler when you are beating on it.

If it didn't have a purpose, we wouldn't offer it //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif.

Thanks!

We? you work for Fi then? What's your opinion for my tastes as far as which sub to go with?

For the Q, I suppose I would not need the BP option if i stuck to the rated 1000w but how much power can the sub SAFELY take on a daily basis w/ the bp power option? And how much of a difference will this additional power make in the sub's performance?

I'm buying used cuz im cheap so selection is narrow. I'm trying to decide if i should wait for exactly what i want (bp option) or if i should just take what i can get

 

[dan5505 10+ year member]

Will the bp option make any difference on how much power is required? If you were to get the bp option, would you need to run it at a higher wattage or would it be the same.

 

[x2o 10+ year member]

Will the bp option make any difference on how much power is required? If you were to get the bp option, would you need to run it at a higher wattage or would it be the same.

You would be able to run it at the same wattage as one without the BP, the BP simply helps if you put more watts through than recommended.

 

[NDMstang65 10+ year member]

We? you work for Fi then? What's your opinion for my tastes as far as which sub to go with?
For the Q, I suppose I would not need the BP option if i stuck to the rated 1000w but how much power can the sub SAFELY take on a daily basis w/ the bp power option? And how much of a difference will this additional power make in the sub's performance?

I'm buying used cuz im cheap so selection is narrow. I'm trying to decide if i should wait for exactly what i want (bp option) or if i should just take what i can get

Already replied to your thread on our forum //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif.

I suggested that you look into the Q...we highly recommend staying under 1300 watts, at that point things tend to get scary with the Q...in a daily scenario..

 

[NDMstang65 10+ year member]

Will the bp option make any difference on how much power is required? If you were to get the bp option, would you need to run it at a higher wattage or would it be the same.

Helps out the thermal capacity of the coil greatly, depending upon application you are looking at an additional 200-450 watts that you can put to it with the option installed.

Thanks!

-Nick