scarface305

see..you just answered my question! haha i just want good sound. i dont want to shatter my windows or anything, i have my trunk sealed from the cabin and iv already had multiple opinions of this sub in my same car without any modifications. i already went the extra mile so it can only get better :dancing:

I JUST RECEIVED MY ib3 12 sub which looks better than imagined and alot heavier too!! i read that its 550@20hz. i was looking into getting an alpine pdx 5 for my car wich is 350 rms at 2 ohms. does wattage affect output in a free air sub? does the 550 @ 20hz mean i shouldnt give it more than 550 or would 550 be the minimum power. i dunno, its a bit confusing. some help on this would be appreciated im not much of a noob in the audio world so scientific explanations are welcomed! haha

no way...im tired of having a big box in the trunk of my car.....my main issue is that i want to get rid of my big 5 channel amp and get the smaller nicer alpine pdx 5

so will i have the same output at 350w as i would if i powered them at 500w???

so basically your saying i can play a test tone at 20hz with 550 watts and it wont damage the speaker? higher hz means it can handle more power, correct? iv heard of people using like 100 watts on a free air sub and supposedly it rocks. i dont want to blow the sub nor under power iit too much neither.

i have kept in contact with FI about my sub and so far i have been receiving prompt emails. the last email i sent was about 2 and a haf weeks ago, and was told they were waiting on the steel but they should have received it within 2 days. i figured since i ordered a shirt and some decals that may be the issue? i decided to post on here incase there are other users still waiting. please dont take this as a bad review towards your customer service because i am content with the prompt email responses. i just like keeping in touch, so i wont end up waiting 10 months like other users due to miscommunication

ok kool beans...you see quick responses lol its not easy driving around without bass im having withdrawls haha

it was june 18...i keep checking my order status and its been saying "your order is being processed" since day 1