SSA Icon vs Fi Q vs Fi BL

[Mattd0344 10+ year member]

Ok, so I have narrowed my choices of a 15" sub down to three. I want a 15 that can hit hard, stay very low and deep but not get muddy at high volumes. Can anyone help me out? Which should I pick?

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[dman4486 5,000+ posts]

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=310377&highlight=icon

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

The Icon and Q are very comparable, but the BL is a different driver in purpose and design.

 

[ronrico418 10+ year member]

Why don't you also consider an Ascendant Audio Havoc? 1250 rms and can take 2000 no sweat. Some were calling it the Super Q but I jokingly call it the Super BTL cuz it sounds better and can take some wattage. BTLs can run on 2K for daily so thats my perspective. You know of course Fi makes Ascendant right?

 

[mrogowski 5,000+ posts]

The Icon was built for a little bit more of everything compared to your other choices. If you want volume, sound quality and longevity, go with the Icon.

 

[Mattd0344 10+ year member]

Why don't you also consider an Ascendant Audio Havoc? 1250 rms and can take 2000 no sweat. Some were calling it the Super Q but I jokingly call it the Super BTL cuz it sounds better and can take some wattage. BTLs can run on 2K for daily so thats my perspective. You know of course Fi makes Ascendant right?

Really? Is it like a higher end Fi sub? Where can I find them???

 

[nwbowman1977 10+ year member]

whats the peak power for the icon 15 cuz i want to put 2500watts on it. not only the icon has good sq but can it get loud make the roof of my surburban flex hard, cuz i'm stuck between the icon and the fi bl

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

With that much power, go straight to the BTL.

 

[spencer321 10+ year member]

or 2 icons

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

not only the icon has good sq but can it get loud make the roof of my surburban flex hard,

Given enough cone area, anything can do that.

 

[nwbowman1977 10+ year member]

i'm just confused on what sub to get, cuz they're so many good *** sub out there, i've been looking at the icon 15, fi bl 15 or the btl 15 fully loaded and even the dd 9515, just want quality fo my money. i even thought buying a pair of kove audio armageddon u2 subs. for $600.00 but if anybody can help me out i really appreicated. i know either i want to run 2 15's subs on 2500watts or 2 18's on 2500 watts in my suburban. don't care for jl's or kickers