Fi Q 12 + Sundown SCV-1500d - spider option or not?

[lyons238]

I just ordered both a Fi Q 12" and a Sundown SCV-1500d, I did a fully loaded Q besides the spider and sealed enclosure options.

However I know the SCV 1500w will push more than 1500w should I call before it's too late to add the spider option? Or with the cooling option and everything else the normal spider will be fine?

I'm not sure but I was under the impression adding the extra spider would hurt me more than help me, even if I pushed the sub 1800w.

What do you guys think?

Thank you and I can't wait to have a system again [emoji41]

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[TheFiverMan 10+ year member]

Get the cooling option. The q will take it fine if you know what youre doing

 

[lyons238]

Whoops

 

[SMS 10+ year member]

It may put out more than 1.5k but after you factor in impedance rise and some voltage drop you'll never see that extra power.

 

[lyons238]

Get the cooling option. The q will take it fine if you know what youre doing

I did get the cooling option. My question is should I call before it's too late and add the cooling option or not?

Most likely the sundown 1500d is all this sub will see but I may push the amp sometimes to perhaps 1800. Would the fi q without the spider option handle this daily? And is it better I stay without it?

I figured the spider was for majorly overpowering the sub like in the 2-2.5k range

 

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It may put out more than 1.5k but after you factor in impedance rise and some voltage drop you'll never see that extra power.

Oh I didn't really account for that but suppose I was able to squeeze 1800w to it daily would I be better off without the spider option?

 

[TheFiverMan 10+ year member]

the sub will never see 1500 or 1800 either way. Just add the cooling. After imp rise that subwoofer will only be seeing around 1000-1200 watts.

 

[lyons238]

the sub will never see 1500 or 1800 either way. Just add the cooling. After imp rise that subwoofer will only be seeing around 1000-1200 watts.

Ok thanks but my question still remains I would like to know incase I ever get that much power to it

 

[SMS 10+ year member]

The Q is more of a SQ sub built to take 1.5k in the correct enclosure. Stick with the cooling.

 

[TheFiverMan 10+ year member]

Ok thanks but my question still remains I would like to know incase I ever get that much power to it

I answered your question. Just get the cooling

 

[lyons238]

The Q is more of a SQ sub built to take 1.5k in the correct enclosure. Stick with the cooling.

Yeah that's why I was thinking it would be stupid to get it...

And to the other guy you didn't answer if it could handle 1800w without the spider option anyway but it's fine I don't need to know if you don't want to tell lol

Thanks guys!

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

It will handle it just fine. And like he said you will NEVER get 1800

 

[lyons238]

It will handle it just fine. And like he said you will NEVER get 1800

Ok do you think the sundown scv-1500d was still a good pick for this sub? I thought they would matchup perfectly for me... I had an spl oriented 15" before but I wanted to go more SQ this time and keep my hearing.

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Yes. The real question is can you power the amp

 

[lyons238]

Yes. The real question is can you power the amp

I plan on doing the big 3 and running all 0g wire. Should that be fine with the stock alt and battery or should I upgrade one or both of those? If both which one would be better to get first.

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Measure your voltage and see what's happening. If it's dropping to the low 12s you need a alternator. If it's dropping to low 13s high 12s a battery should be fine.