REVIEW: FI Audio 15 Inch Q - BP Power

[silenkiller 10+ year member]

Alright, so I went a head and purchased a used Q off of the classifieds a couple weeks ago.

I put it in a sealed enclosure at 2.67 Cuft. Pumped it with Approx 1300 watts from an aq2200D @ 2 ohm.

Having ran two JL w6v2's off of a jl 1000/1v2 for awhile in the past, I have to say that the Q seems nearly as audibly loud as the W6v2's. At some lower frequency's I believe the w6v2's outmatched the Q based on the sheer fact that there were two of them. But honestly for the price of two w6v2's, along with the space requirements of two subs, the Q outweighs.

Furthermore, it sounds fantastic. Now, compared to my two HDC3 setup in my sig, the Q does indeed have better SQ. But this is only really noticeable in my opinion when I would really crank the HDC3's. That's right: it's not a "shit my pants" amount better. Could it be that I'm not super SQ oriented? Possibly. Now, obviously the HDC3 setup was a helluva-lot louder than this single Q.

To sum it up: Most people coming from best buyish setups, not looking to compete but put a good thump in their daily driver and on a small budget would find a single 15 inch Q surprisingly good. I'm sure one could expect a noticeable further gain if the Q was ported.

Overall: For 230 dollars used, amazing bang for the buck - can't go wrong.

NEXT TIME: Drop in comparason vs a single 15 XCON on the same power/car.

P.S.: Sub was located in backseat. Depending on vehicle tendency to block bass from trunk, you're experience with this subwoofer may vary.

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[GetLikeMe 10+ year member]

One of my favorite overall daily subs, I miss it

 

[Ignatowski 5,000+ posts]

JL does not make anything that can hang with a Q........

 

[amp roach 10+ year member]

Thanks for the review, I am currently running a 12 type r ported and will be upgrading soon. I am looking for a good sealed 15 that will give me clean punchy bass and be in the neighborhood of the volume of my R. Was this your experience wih the Q?

 

[silenkiller 10+ year member]

Thanks for the review, I am currently running a 12 type r ported and will be upgrading soon. I am looking for a good sealed 15 that will give me clean punchy bass and be in the neighborhood of the volume of my R. Was this your experience wih the Q?

Can't say i've ever heard the R, but one for one, I'd say it would be what you are looking for. If you port it you will be even more pleased.

 

[silenkiller 10+ year member]

Thanks for the review, I am currently running a 12 type r ported and will be upgrading soon. I am looking for a good sealed 15 that will give me clean punchy bass and be in the neighborhood of the volume of my R. Was this your experience wih the Q?

Can't say i've ever heard the R, but one for one, I'd say it would be what you are looking for. If you port it you will be even more pleased.

 

[amp roach 10+ year member]

If I ported it, would I lose any of the punch factor? That's really what I'm upgrading for, better SQ and punch.