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Thank you for the response. However, I am aware of the port length application. * Lower power handling noted The problem lies in the conundrum wherein the port length to obtain a super low tuning (20-25 hertz) is long enough to force my plans to increase the enclosure size to compensate for this length, unless I lessen the planned port width. That leads to a subsequent question. Relatively speaking, would decreasing a slot port width from 3 inches to 2 inches be inadequate for a 15" driver?

Hello all. While at first this will certainly seem to be just another "what sub is better" thread, I am indeed seeking the advice of those familar with the possibility spelled out in the thread title. My goals are: 1). Sound quality for multiple genres. 2). Lowest possible frequency response, whether ported and tuned low or sealed in a large dual chamber enclosure. 3). Adequate SPL, albeit valued below sound quality. 4). Would a single 1000 watt subwoofer circumvent and/or surpass the supposed goals of dual 500 watt subwoofers, or would the contrary do so? I have been considering the 15" Icon, as well as the 15" IDmax for a single subwoofer application. As for the dual 500 watt consideration, my options seem to be more limited, although some mainstream brands like Rockford offer subwoofers within this power range. Thank you. Peace.

Thank you, everyone. I will give the Icon consideration. Looks to be a solid sub like all the Fi models. Peace.

Looks really nice. How do they compare to FI?

Thank you both for the replies. I'm afraid I have no idea what Icon is. Is that an FI product? As for the Q, the specs are really quite appealing, but can it run in a larger than posted ported box?

Thank you for the quick response! This will be in a daily driver Saturn L200 sedan; a trunk setup. I listen to a variety of music, but I am extremely fascinated with the uber low notes of bass albums for some reason. As for the cabin gain, I'm only observably familar with the phenomenon, but not the configurations thereof. Currently, I have 2 Kenwood shallow mount 12" in a single cab Mazda pickup powered by a Rockford P1000.1BD, pushing 891 watts RMS @ 2 Ohms. Their posted frequency response floor is 30 hertz, and observably so. I do understand the lack of cabin gain consistent with single cab trucks, as simply rolling up one window temporarily creates some noticable cabin gain. My plan is to move the Rockford amp to the Saturn, but go with a single 15" instead of 2 shallow mount 12s, plus I can drop the amp's impedance to 1 Ohms with any FI driver, thus increasing the Rockford's output to 1,300+ watts. Also, I wouldn't be offended if I indeed must go with a sealed enclosure because I value accurate drum reproduction while listening to metal, as well as deep bass guitar for reggae. However, this may be an audio myth. Thank you again!

To answer your first question, it depends on how big of a battery you can throw in the primary location (starting battery spot). To wire a battery to another battery just go: battery 1(positive terminal) --------fuse--------------------------fuse-----------battery 2 (positive terminal)-----fuse-----amp battery 1(negative terminal)---------------------------------------------------------battery 2 (negative terminal) or you can just ground this battery to a part of your cars chassis. Oh yeah, purchasing a voltmeter will help you in understanding if you need more power or not (depending on how many volts your dropping or light dimming issues you have then you know you will need an extra battery or what not). Hey thanks, Jay-cee! I'll be considering this information. Also, thanks to everyone else. See you folks on the topical forums. Peace.

Excellent! First off, I hope I'm replying correctly. We'll see. Secondly, given the forum stipulations whereas a newbie's first 3 posts are posted in this section, I suppose I'll ask my initial questions here: I will be obtaining a 2001 Saturn L200 in a couple months, and I feel that, to properly introduce it to my ownership, it deserves to be punished a little with a single 15" slot ported subwoofer set up. I currently have 2 shallow mount Kenwood Excelon 12" sealed subs powered by a Rockford P1000.1bd running at 2 ohms in an old work truck. I plan to swipe that amp for the Saturn setup. The Rockford pushes 891 watts RMS at 2 ohms, and 1,300+ watts RMS at 1 ohm. After much research, I became quite interested in FI's 15" subwoofers. I have yet to see a negative review thereof. My questions are: 1). Would it be best to go with a dual 2 ohm subwoofer powered at 1 ohm, or a dual 1 ohm subwoofer powered at 2 ohms. I have no experience running any such 1 ohm setup. 2). If the advice I receive includes 1 ohm power, should I go with the 800 watt stock SSD, the SSD with the power upgrade, or a stock BL? I'm opting out on the Q model, as I want to build a box big enough to tune to 25 hertz or less, depending on RE Audio's brilliant box calculator. 3). If the 2 ohm power option is more suitable for my application, I'm aware that a stock SSD is about all that's feasible if I buy my subwoofer from FI. *** Whatever the case may be, I desire to listen to my setup as much as I feel like and as loud as I feel like without any concern over an over heating amp. I understand Rockford bds are 1 ohm stable, but does that mean it's daily driver stable? Thank you all in advance. Peace. If you wanna run the SSD(Dual 1 ohm version) subwoofer then run your amp at 2 ohms, if you get the BL(dual 2 ohm version) then run your amp at 1 ohms. Running an amp that is 1 ohm stable at 1 ohms is fine and good for a daily driver (just do the Big 3 Three upgrades and add a good secondary battery). I wouldnt tune any subwoofer setup for a car below 25Hz, the SSD requires 33Hz tuning and the BL requires 28-37Hz tuning. Wow. Thank you for the quick response!! Subsequent questions: 1). Would getting a more powerful battery circumvent the need for an additional battery? 2). If not, where and how would I wire it in accordance with the stock battery? 3). Will lower tuning than 33 for the SSD (as well as the 28-37 for the BL) affect its safety and/or performance? I ask because it's the 20-30 hertz range I want to improve over my Kenwoods. They roll off below 30. 4). If low tuning will adversely affect the application of both the SSD and BL, would the Q in a sealed box be more appropriate? Thank you again, friend. Peace.

Excellent! First off, I hope I'm replying correctly. We'll see. Secondly, given the forum stipulations whereas a newbie's first 3 posts are posted in this section, I suppose I'll ask my initial questions here: I will be obtaining a 2001 Saturn L200 in a couple months, and I feel that, to properly introduce it to my ownership, it deserves to be punished a little with a single 15" slot ported subwoofer set up. I currently have 2 shallow mount Kenwood Excelon 12" sealed subs powered by a Rockford P1000.1bd running at 2 ohms in an old work truck. I plan to swipe that amp for the Saturn setup. The Rockford pushes 891 watts RMS at 2 ohms, and 1,300+ watts RMS at 1 ohm. After much research, I became quite interested in FI's 15" subwoofers. I have yet to see a negative review thereof. My questions are: 1). Would it be best to go with a dual 2 ohm subwoofer powered at 1 ohm, or a dual 1 ohm subwoofer powered at 2 ohms. I have no experience running any such 1 ohm setup. 2). If the advice I receive includes 1 ohm power, should I go with the 800 watt stock SSD, the SSD with the power upgrade, or a stock BL? I'm opting out on the Q model, as I want to build a box big enough to tune to 25 hertz or less, depending on RE Audio's brilliant box calculator. 3). If the 2 ohm power option is more suitable for my application, I'm aware that a stock SSD is about all that's feasible if I buy my subwoofer from FI. *** Whatever the case may be, I desire to listen to my setup as much as I feel like and as loud as I feel like without any concern over an over heating amp. I understand Rockford bds are 1 ohm stable, but does that mean it's daily driver stable? Thank you all in advance. Peace.