FI Q, Which size?

[David12460 10+ year member]

I have recently decided after reading around different forums that the FI Q is the sub model that ill be buying for my next system. I listen to a wide range of music including, rock, rap, country... I like good sound quality as well as being able to pound it when I want.

Im planning on building a system that sounds good and not just bass. (SQ)

Im planning on Diamond audio D6 components with the silk tweeter. Amplifiers will be a Hifonics mono BXi 1206D and Hifonics ZXi 4006 for the components. I will be running my current HU wich is a Pioneer DEH-690UB. Ill be getting all my accesories from KnuKoncepts.

My question is what size FI Q would best fit my setup as well as should I build a nice sealed box or go ported. If ported Ive been told to tune it to around 30 hz.

Thanks in advance.

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[ultimate157 5,000+ posts]

What kind of trunk space are you working with; What kind of area are you willing to lose?

30hz is a good tuning for what you're looking for.

 

[NDMstang65 10+ year member]

How much room do you have to work with and what kind of vehicle?

Thanks!

 

[WhoSayWho? 5,000+ posts]

No to the Diamond Audio comps.

 

[David12460 10+ year member]

Its a Cobalt SS. Im willing to put a full size ported box if it will be a big benifit to sound quality...

Also whats wrong with the Diamond D6?

any other suggestions under $200 for components with a silk tweeter.

 

[ultimate157 5,000+ posts]

15 ported?

 

[WhoSayWho? 5,000+ posts]

Eh, DA comps have gone down hill in general. I am not sure what I would choose for under $200 at the moment. For a few bucks more you could pick up a set of the lower line Rainbows. You might look into Pioneer Revs. Or heck, I might even be inclined to try the new Alpine Type X's (one version is out now).

 

[BUMPING150S 10+ year member]

If you want a single sub setup I would go with a 15 but if you have the cash I would do 2 12's . Either way I would go ported.

 

[livinlegend 10+ year member]

No to the Diamond Audio comps.

I second that.

 

[David12460 10+ year member]

So everyone agrees the Q sounds better in a ported enclosure?

Would that give me the best of both worlds for SQ and SPL (when I want it)?

 

[WhoSayWho? 5,000+ posts]

ported will be louder, but if properly done can maintain sq. I don't know exactly where the Q needs to be tuned, but there are plenty of people who can help with that. In fact, you can find plenty of opinions with a search I am sure.

 

[Ignatowski 5,000+ posts]

I run a single Q12,ported and I love it.........

As for the DA comps they blow - unless you can find a set of older

german models.

 

[DeuceLee 10+ year member]

just do a single 15 and call it a day...cheaper then 2 12's, will get the job done...you're looking at a hefty amount of space though...3.5 or so net...

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

GF runs a 15" Q in her Cobalt, 3.5^3 @ 32Hz. Still leaves 1/2 the trunk to use which was important to her. Giving it 1000watts from a PG amp. She listens to everything from Pantera to Diana Krall and says it sounds very good and hits hard when she cranks it up...

 

[David12460 10+ year member]

Thanks guys... I think i need to figure out a different component set now. Im looking at the Alpine type X comps now... I have some more research to do on them.