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[youngtriz]

yeah.... i cant find any comparo's on two 8w7's vs one 10w6.... both will be the new style....

 

[mr monday niight]

I'd only buy them if i were getting a deal on them. like 50% off msrp

 

[NewZ05]

whats a price range i should expect to pay to get my system re-wired?

im assuming theres loose/disconnected wires cause my driver door speakers go in and out on their own n i have to bang on the door

i have an alpine headunit, 4 interior speakers n a box in the trunk.

 

[youngtriz]

^^ yeah... so 2 8's or 1 10?... im pretty sure the w7 is a better model.. the 2 8's would hit harder then 1 10?

 

[mr monday niight]

what are you gonna be paying for them?

 

[youngtriz]

about $250 a piece...

 

[mr monday niight]

Too much for an 8"

you could get a better 12 for that much..

 

[NewZ05]

Originally Posted by NewZ05

whats a price range i should expect to pay to get my system re-wired?

im assuming theres loose/disconnected wires cause my driver door speakers go in and out on their own n i have to bang on the door

i have an alpine headunit, 4 interior speakers n a box in the trunk.

anyone?

 

[NewZ05]

thanks

 

[mr monday niight]

no more than 100

 

[everydaykicks]

Originally Posted by MR MONDAY NIIGHT

Originally Posted by EveryDayKicks

Ok so far this is what I'm thinking..

12" fi q
sundown 1000d

And of course a box, so whats my damage so far?

i think this combo deal would suit you well..

http://www.soundsolutions...SAZ%252d1000D-Combo.html

the ssa icon isn't as clean sounding as the q but gets louder.

Originally Posted by bxbadboy90

Ok that isn't a bad deal.

I would just have to end up taking it to a local audio shop to have it installed.

Does it matter on the type of box or would a certain size be better?

 

[youngtriz]

damn.... well maybe ill just look into a 10w7

 

[mr monday niight]

Originally Posted by EveryDayKicks

Originally Posted by MR MONDAY NIIGHT

Originally Posted by EveryDayKicks

Ok so far this is what I'm thinking..

12" fi q
sundown 1000d

And of course a box, so whats my damage so far?

i think this combo deal would suit you well..

http://www.soundsolutions...SAZ%252d1000D-Combo.html

the ssa icon isn't as clean sounding as the q but gets louder.

Originally Posted by bxbadboy90

Ok that isn't a bad deal.

I would just have to end up taking it to a local audio shop to have it installed.

Does it matter on the type of box or would a certain size be better?

You need a custom box for that. I don't know any good box builders in NY either

But if you find one..get it built to these specs 2.5 cubes ported @ 33 hz

Originally Posted by YoungTriz

damn.... well maybe ill just look into a 10w7

STAY AWAY FROM JL AUDIO!!

 

[aaclaire420]

Why would my subs be cutting out when I turn it up? Never had any problems before this and subs are the only thing cutting out it's so weird

 

[mr monday niight]

Amp is probably going into protect..check the gain..

 

[youngtriz]

Originally Posted by MR MONDAY NIIGHT

Originally Posted by YoungTriz

damn.... well maybe ill just look into a 10w7

STAY AWAY FROM JL AUDIO!!

... ive always been aJL audio dude.... thats why ive been leaning jumping towards the w7 side... what makes Fi so good? is itgood for the price? or does it outperform the more expensive brands???...

 

[mr monday niight]

Originally Posted by YoungTriz

Originally Posted by MR MONDAY NIIGHT

Originally Posted by YoungTriz

damn.... well maybe ill just look into a 10w7

STAY AWAY FROM JL AUDIO!!

... ive always been a JL audio dude.... thats why ive been leaning jumping towards the w7 side... what makes Fi so good? is it good for the price? or does it outperform the more expensive brands???...

Fi is just one brand that's better. others are digital designs, DC sound labs, sundown, resonant engineering, image dynamics, incriminatoraudio, sound solutions, sound splinter, audioque, dynaudio, zapco..etc etc

I mean seriously $250 for an 8"?

 

[youngtriz]

yeah i know... thats why im probably gonna go with the 10w7....

 

[mr monday niight]

 

[everydaykicks]

Originally Posted by MR MONDAY NIIGHT

Originally Posted by EveryDayKicks

Originally Posted by MR MONDAY NIIGHT

Originally Posted by EveryDayKicks

Ok so far this is what I'm thinking..

12" fi q
sundown 1000d

And of course a box, so whats my damage so far?

i think this combo deal would suit you well..

http://www.soundsolutions...SAZ%252d1000D-Combo.html

the ssa icon isn't as clean sounding as the q but gets louder.

Originally Posted by bxbadboy90

Ok that isn't a bad deal.

I would just have to end up taking it to a local audio shop to have it installed.

Does it matter on the type of box or would a certain size be better?

You need a custom box for that. I don't know any good box builders in NY either

But if you find one..get it built to these specs 2.5 cubes ported @ 33 hz

Originally Posted by YoungTriz

Ok, well I'm in the bay so maybe I could find someone who could do that for me.

But what exactly does 2.5 cubes ported @ 33hz mean?

 

[mr monday niight]

Originally Posted by EveryDayKicks

Originally Posted by MR MONDAY NIIGHT

Originally Posted by EveryDayKicks

Originally Posted by MR MONDAY NIIGHT

Originally Posted by EveryDayKicks

Ok so far this is what I'm thinking..

12" fi q
sundown 1000d

And of course a box, so whats my damage so far?

i think this combo deal would suit you well..

http://www.soundsolutions...SAZ%252d1000D-Combo.html

the ssa icon isn't as clean sounding as the q but gets louder.

Originally Posted by bxbadboy90

Ok that isn't a bad deal.

I would just have to end up taking it to a local audio shop to have it installed.

Does it matter on the type of box or would a certain size be better?

You need a custom box for that. I don't know any good box builders in NY either

But if you find one..get it built to these specs 2.5 cubes ported @ 33 hz

Originally Posted by YoungTriz

Ok, well I'm in the bay so maybe I could find someone who could do that for me.

But what exactly does 2.5 cubes ported @ 33hz mean?

Why in the hell did i think you were from New York?

2.5 cubes= 2 1/2 cubic feet.

My mind is fried right now from work so i pasted this from a forum..

PORTED enclosures (Bass Reflex) : A PORTED enclosure will generally have a better low frequency extension for a given response shape,but would require a larger enclosure. If you made the enclosure as small as the sealed enclosure, but ported it to gain the low frequency response, the output would deviate from the desired flat response.

Ported enclosures are slightly more difficult to design than a sealed enclosure. When using a sealed enclosure, it is difficult to be so far off as to risk damaging the woofers. In any type of enclosure, the woofer relies on the enclosure for damping. If there is insufficient damping, the woofer's cone will move significantly more than it should. The ported box will provide virtually no damping below the port frequency, all of the control will be provided by the woofer's suspension. Below the tuning (port) frequency, it is possible to cause damage to the woofer well before power levels approach the maximum power ratings of the woofer.
common tunning frequencies :
Sound Quality : 20 up to 28 Hz.
Sound Quality Loudness : 30 up to 35 Hz
Sound Pressure LeveL SPL : 40 up to 80 Hz (test tones are played rather than normal music, to avoid Low frequencies, which damages the speaker).
Its commonly used for competition propose. and not everyday driving.(unless you like listening to test tones for everyday driving).
Hope you know what frequency is

 

[everydaykicks]

I have no idea why you thought that

but yea i know what frequency means, good looks on all the info tho

 

[aaclaire420]

I just had my stereo friend look at it the other day. He fixed some wires that were a little loose and said it looked good but it was still cutting out when Ileft. I'm in Chicago right now but as soon as I get back in town I'm gonna give it another look

He was ordering some 4" fans he wa

 

[youngtriz]

what is the best model for the Fi line?

 

[mr monday niight]

Q...imo