FI Q12 VS IDMAXv.3 12

[kevin lu 10+ year member]

i have heard a lot of people talk about FI but never have a chance to hear them that's why i am here to find out and they cost a lot cheaper than IDMAX, which one will sound better in SQ? thanks for help.

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[kevin lu 10+ year member]

i have heard a lot of peoples talk about FI but never have a chance to hear them that's why i am here to find out and they cost a lot cheaper than IDMAX, which one will sound better in SQ? thanks for help.

 

[revrider1 5,000+ posts]

I have never used either, but from what I hear the ID is great...

 

[revrider1 5,000+ posts]

I have never used either, but from what I hear the ID is great...

 

[revrider1 5,000+ posts]

I have never used either, but from what I hear the ID is great...

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

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[Hoodlum007 10+ year member]

The ID Max is a legendary sub it sounds so outstanding. It has really clean sound and has lots of output.

 

[williambrea 10+ year member]

Yea I would say the ID would be better

 

[Horsemanwill 10+ year member]

i have heard a lot of people talk about FI but never have a chance to hear them that's why i am here to find out and they cost a lot cheaper than IDMAX, which one will sound better in SQ? thanks for help.

are you looking more for SQ or SPL? the id max is a wonderful sub but imo the IDQ is way more SQ orientated as the max is more spl.

 

[hornedfrog1985 5,000+ posts]

My Maxs sounded awesome, but they are a bit pricey.

 

[thehardknoxlife 10+ year member]

The Q is the poor mans IDMax or (insert boner "SQL sub??"), they are both similar in performance. IMO the Max "sounds" better. It's also 10x more efficent. It plays lower, louder. If your a cheap ***, get the Q. If you can afford a IDMax, get that.

 

[bobbybdemented 10+ year member]

I have two idmax 12s runnin off a sae 1200d in my bimmer and they sound awesome.. very clean and they get nice and loud I couldn't be happier with them and I've had a lot of different systems.. i also have 3 12w3v3 in my benz and the idmax are louder. But I'm only pushing 1000watts rms to all three..

 

[Hoodlum007 10+ year member]

The Q is the poor mans IDMax or (insert boner "SQL sub??"), they are both similar in performance. IMO the Max "sounds" better. It's also 10x more efficent. It plays lower, louder. If your a cheap ***, get the Q. If you can afford a IDMax, get that.

Nicely put lol.

 

[BLD 25 10+ year member]

I have owned subs including a claw Mag, OZ ME, Soundsplinter RL-P, various infinity kappas, ED subs, a diamond TDX and an IDmax. In my opinion, the two best were the TDX and the Idmax, and the Idmax takes the cake. It is louder in a sealed box then many of these other subs in a ported box. It is efficient, it sounds beautiful.

My only complaints are:

1. It is expensive, and even though I got a really good deal on it used, it would be really expensive to fix.

2. It isn't as durable as other subs in this category.

3. Compared to other SQL subs, it needs a huge box. 2.5 cubes ported, and 1.5 sealed for optimum. That is a little big for my tastes, but I have been so happy with the way it has sounded in a sealed box that it has actually worked out OK.

Good luck!