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[1ndatrunk 10+ year member]

I currently have a Sonic FX12 on about 1800w in a 2.6cuft@34hz enclosure in the trunk of my Cadillac. Its loud, but I want a little more. I was offered a trade for a Fi SSD18. I have about 10cuft in my trunk to work with, so I have the room to do sub up/port back for it. Would the 18 be louder than the 12?

The 18 facing up as opposed to the 12 firing back is concerning me, as well as the fact that the SSD is the bottom grade Fi. My goal is a loud daily driver that gets low on music. What direction should I take? Help fast

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[grimreper912003 5,000+ posts]

Bottom line Fi doesnt say much. I bet the SSD will be good for at least 1200. I gave a Q 1700w RMS for awhile once. Also I believe alot of bigger cars like Caprices and crown vics people run subs up ports back alot. I would do the trade. Tune to around 30 hz //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[1ndatrunk 10+ year member]

Thanks. Thats one, anymore?

 

[1ndatrunk 10+ year member]

Help, quick

 

[mazdakid 5,000+ posts]

trade. In a trunk that big you should be happier with the 18 over a 12.

 

[chaunb3400 10+ year member]

If they where the same size the Fx would kill the ssd, but if you want lower then get the ssd...I have used both, and the FX is a better overall driver, but of course the 18 should get lower then the 12...Be careful giving the ssd over 1000rms though

 

[1ndatrunk 10+ year member]

I wonder if I can get te Sonic made into a 15 or 18, and use the same coil? Hmm....

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

SSD I think would be louder. Also, I think Fi came out with a new line of subs lower than the SSDs.

 

[1ndatrunk 10+ year member]

SSD I think would be louder. Also, I think Fi came out with a new line of subs lower than the SSDs.

Yeah they did, but think they're Ib subs, so i don't count them. If the Sonic was a 15 would you still think the SSD would be louder?

 

[mazdakid 5,000+ posts]

If you want to keep the sonic, why not have someone make a 15 or 18" recone kit for you?

 

[Dutchie. 10+ year member]

When im done with my 12's im gettin an 18. Already made up my mind.

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

Yeah they did, but think they're Ib subs, so i don't count them. If the Sonic was a 15 would you still think the SSD would be louder?

I'm not 100% sure, but in the optimum enclosure for the BL I think it probably would. Would you get the extra options with the SSD?

 

[jdawg 5,000+ posts]

umm, its more cone area. Yes it will be louder in a proper box, if you dont blow it up. If I was you I would send the motor to someone to get reconed as an 18.