New build fi bl 15

[Christophe Willis 0]

Hello all, New to the forums! My name is chris, I'm from Racine, WI. Awaiting my first FI BL 15 since August 22. I'm getting excited approaching the one month mark. I designed a 5 cuft3 all kerfed ported enclosure and have a hifonics x14 1500.1d "wanted to test this new series" amp 1/0 gauge wire ran to the back and big three upgrade. Gauge dragon volt meter. Will post pics and eventually video of the setup when it's complete based on curiosity.

[altoncustomtech 773]

to the forum!

 

Why post it up based on curiosity?  Everyone here is here because we love audio.  In the spirit of what Ron White said, "If you've seen one stereo install, you want to see them all!"

[Randal Johnson 544]

Welcome. Post pics !!!

[Christophe Willis 0]

5cuft^3 tuned to 32 hz

Edited September 14, 2014 by chriswilli4ms

[Stephen93s10 40]

The cutout for the sub looks a little crooked but other than that the box looks real nice!

[altoncustomtech 773]

The cutout for the sub looks a little crooked but other than that the box looks real nice!

 

 

??How can you tell that with the carpet still needing trimmed??

 

I think you did a fantastic job with the kerfing.  It all looks great to me!

[Stephen93s10 40]

The cutout for the sub looks a little crooked but other than that the box looks real nice!

??How can you tell that with the carpet still needing trimmed??

I think you did a fantastic job with the kerfing. It all looks great to me!

Your right, I actually think it is the carpet.

[Christophe Willis 0]

I left about 1/2 inch diameter of carpet overlap in the sub hole to act as a sealing gasket.
thanks guys

[Christophe Willis 0]

Shout out to Mark from CarAudioFabrication on youtube.

[Christophe Willis 0]

Just ordered tee nuts and bolts online. My hardware stores charge arm and a leg. I spent the same amount but got 50/25 pc.

After receiving this msg from fi.

We have RMS ratings for good reason, some people can run significantly more power and never have an issue.

The key is to make sure your subsonic filter is set 2-3Hz below the port tuning frequency of the enclosure, no bass boost, and don't clip the amplifier.

The subsonic filter acts as a brake for the moving assembly below the port tuning frequency. Once you drop below the port tuning frequency of the enclosure the port no longer works, it no longer resonates, and your cone excursion goes up exponentially. It's extremely critical to set the subsonic filter up correctly and make sure the signal is clean or you will run into issues.

I decided to return my hifonics x14 1500.1d

and went with the hifonics x2200.1d.

The 1500.1d had (2) 50 amp fuses and just 700 watts more the 2200 uses (2) 100 amp fuses. And only the 2600 in the series has a 0 gauge wire input. Sounds Strang but I'm willing to try it out I can always ship it back to amazon.

I wanted a better amp like sq or dc sundown but the pricing would carry me outside my budget.

What do you guys think?

[j-roadtatts 1,129]

Welcome to the forum!

I think you should've golden on power.

[Notorious97200 339]

I like your box. Good job on the kerf.

I hope you'll enjoy it.

 

What car do you drive ?

[Christophe Willis 0]

Welcome to the forum!

I think you should've golden on power.1

I don't understand? Haha. Should've golden

Thanks for the nice comments !

I drive a 2003 chevy trailblazer ls with 20 inch SS aftermarket wheels. Will post pics and video this week!

I just received FedEx shipping confirmation for my FI BL 15 next Wednesday!

Words can't describe how excited I am.

I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas morning haha

[j-roadtatts 1,129]

Should be*

 

fucking auto correct.  

[Christophe Willis 0]

45 degree cut designs

New hifonics x2200.1d came today as well

[Christophe Willis 0]

[Stephen93s10 40]

So, what are your thoughts so far on the BL?

[Christophe Willis 0]

The bl's suspension is so stiff first thought. The subwoofer is huge ! Everything I could have ever asked for. I had 4 tens re audios on 1200 rms. this is my first time buying a high end subwoofer and it was worth every penny. I made sure the box was completely to spec and I have only good things to day about the hifonics amp as well. Although I have never heard the output of a high end amp. I need to look more on fine tuning the amp. It's awesome was well worth the 32 day wait !

[Christophe Willis 0]

Broken in... I didn't think it could get better lol..