Upgrade from 12" Fi Q to 12" Fi BL with options?

[chartman18 10+ year member]

I have a 12" Fi Q Dual 2ohm sub, wired to 1ohm on a Hifonics BXi1606D, rated at '1600' watts RMS, which is obviously overrated. But I can only fit a 2.5 cu.ft. ported box in my coupe car, so I have to stick with 1 12" subwoofer, and I can say Im satisfied with my Fi Q, but I have a feeling I want louder and lower, and breathing room for my sub so I dont blow it with my amp with gain-messing and such, since I do it by ear.

I want a subwoofer that can handle my amplifier at 1ohm, is a Fi BL going to be louder and lower than a Fi Q at the same power?

What are some better choices than a Fi BL that will go very low and loud? I want one that will last a while without problems, because my Fi Q is making a popping sound during very low notes, which is probably bottoming out, so I fixed the gains lower and adjusted the subsonic. Because of this, I want a louder and lower hitting subwoofer.

Anyone who can answer all my questions and advice is welcome. Thanks. Much appreciated fellas. =]

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[PatFitz9 10+ year member]

isn't the BL just a Q with options? I don't think you will notice much of a difference, but i haven't heard either one, so take it with a grain of salt.

 

[PatFitz9 10+ year member]

as for a recommendation, get an Audioque HD3 12"

 

[chartman18 10+ year member]

Is an Audioque HD3 12" really better than an Fi BL? Is there a link to their site? I'd like to check some specs, for comparison haha.

Thanks for that input buddy.

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

isn't the BL just a Q with options? I don't think you will notice much of a difference, but i haven't heard either one, so take it with a grain of salt.

Different motor, different purpose.

 

[chartman18 10+ year member]

Different motor, different purpose.

True that. What do you think about the Fi BL compared to the Fi Q?

Is it worth the upgrade, or should I find/get better than a Fi BL around 1500 watts RMS?

 

[CaliforniabOY5 10+ year member]

From people transitioning from a Q to a BL. . . . i've read on here ppl were more satisfied with the musical output of the Q. I've only heard a Q in person, not a BL.

 

[chartman18 10+ year member]

Ooh, well, Im definitely looking for something with SQL but goes louder and lower than a Fi Q 12". I cant fit a 15" into my trunk. Any subwoofer suggestions other than a AudioQue HD3 and Fi BL (which im not getting now, doesnt seem worth it).

Thanks.

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

I have heard both, but not head to head. Both were in vastly different installs.

 

But "louder and lower", I would trying different box first.

 

[phyphoestilic 5,000+ posts]

I have heard both, but not head to head. Both were in vastly different installs. 

But "louder and lower", I would trying different box first.

I don't think he can do both, cause if he tunes lower it won't get louder. But if he tunes higher it'll get louder but wont get as low.

 

[chartman18 10+ year member]

Ditto, I dont think Im going to upgrade to a BL, doesnt seem worth it right now. Anything better than a BL, 12" and around, 1400-1600 watts RMS in a 2.5 cu.ft. 32hz ported box?

Help is appreciated, and I appreciate those who did already.

 

[germanyt 10+ year member]

Ditto, I dont think Im going to upgrade to a BL, doesnt seem worth it right now. Anything better than a BL, 12" and around, 1400-1600 watts RMS in a 2.5 cu.ft. 32hz ported box?
Help is appreciated, and I appreciate those who did already.

http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/product_info.php?t=2&products_id=554

how about one of these?

 

[Fi Car Audio 10+ year member]

Although Im all for selling stuff... Id keep the cash in your pocket vs buying the BL. While the BL can get louder, it wont be lower. Its tough to have a single driver do both.

 

[exige 10+ year member]

http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/product_info.php?t=2&products_id=554how about one of these?

its not gonna be out til november at the EARLIEST.....and it's eD..you know you can't get away with that on this forum.