scottxgtr

id side with the Q because you will be able to get more volume out of it while still sounding good. downside is you would need more power to do so. i havent heard either the vq 10 or the Q 10 but i have, however had plenty of experience with a Fi Q18 and 4 Infinity VQ 12d. they both sound very good, but i prefer the single Q18 to the 4 VQ 12s.

well, i guess it works both ways. ive seen car stereos exceeding the value of the car its in(sometimes 2x or 3x) and at home they got the crappy walmart shelf system.

why yes it is. and i havent built a sealed box in years, and i dont plan to anytime soon.

wow. thats just unreal. so what is in his car, and what does his surround sound system for his tv look like?

good luck man. youll be pleased going to an 18. and just to make you want it some more, mine came in today

AA havoc 18 vs Fi Q 18

most of the time, yes. was there a tv in the vacinity? that is the confirmation of just for show.

and im spent. even picked up a little one to play with too. i do enjoy ramen noodles

yeah. so. maybe this coming week hunh?

yeah, parts express has them in stock up to 4". and they can order the 6" for you as well. but they arent too cheap.

just gonna throw out the most basic thing here: have you double checked to make sure a wire on one of the coils hasnt come loose after the install?

i can tell you this, i got my credit card warmed up and ready. havoc 18 please

http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/forum/i...showtopic=10109 scott didnt build a super Q because he was holding out on it for AA. either way, should be a kickass sub. . . . .(patiently waits for havoc to be available). . . .

mm1400.1 does more than rated power. im glad i got them. for some reason, the mm1000.1 has an 80 amp fuse, but the MM1400.1 has 160 amps worth of fusing. why another 80 amps for 400 more watts?

there is a review on the net where i think car audio bench tested the mm1400 and got 1700w at 1 ohm. so i bet it can do the 1400 without any major distortion. i own 2 and they love current. i did get some weird feedback in 1 but it was because i had an rca too close to a power wire and the gain a smidge high. **edit** found the review http://www.caraudiomag.com/testreports/061...0_1d_amplifier/

well, we cant really compare my xterra to your buddies expedition.(notice my sub and port fire up contrary to most popular beliefs that suvs need rear facing boxes) but the 40x4 on my mids is fine for me. i got a tweeter trying to go out on me, but they will be replaced soon. my infinity reference dont need to much power. but they are a more entry level component (i like them for the silk tweet). 40w is plenty for me. as far as the mm1400, ive used mine(i own 2 of them, and a MM8000.5) at 4, 2, and 1 ohm and its power hungry. it will draw 150a at 1 ohm, and over 100a at 2 ohm. never had any problems with it getting hot, or shutting off. if you go for 1 ohm, get the bp power option to help keep it cool. i would definately try it at 1 ohm if he wants it loud. it gets loud at 2 ohm, but maybe not loud enough for everyone. sound is excellant tho at high volume and low.

the 4 perfect 12s were loud, and i could change the inserts out and tune them in, but they just didnt have the sound i wanted. might have been the metal cones. i prefer the Q18 over anything. i planned on putting it in my other truck (see avatar) and put my 2 12" IDMAXs back in the xterra on the mm1400. the ids are doing the job, but i miss the 18. hence the signature. gonna pic up a havoc and see which 18 goes in which truck. mids are infinity reference components all around on an 40w x4 alpine f240 (i think, its been under the passenger seat for 3 years without any probs) the box for the 18 is 6.5 cubes tuned at 30 with the amp wired at 2 ohm. so only 1000w. port area is around 80sqin. i think in the video i mention its a D2 when its actually a D1.

im running a Q 18 in 6.5 cubes on that same amp. its pretty awesome all around. i got a video on youtube and ROE somewhere if your buddy is interested

im curious to this as well. to me, looks to be between the Q and BL. but looks closer to the BL. maybe that Super Q that people have been asking for.

i think the IDMAXs would win in every aspect. what a coincidence, i have a pair for sale! seriously tho, not sure. 1 12 vs 2 12s seems like the pair would win, but thats not always the case. you are comparing 2 very capable subs against an extremely capable sub are you refering to the new XXX or the old XXX?

so when do we start comparison threads? j/k i am curious tho as to what each driver is aimed at, whether it be a SQ woofer, a spl woofer, or a ground pounder. i need another 18 for my other truck and the havoc is in my price range and power requirements. and it looks pretty good as well. hate to ask, but as a basis of comparison, where would the havoc fall in reference to the Q and BL if a comparison was made. seeing as you guys have extensive experience with all 3, and ive heard both Fi woofers.

oh my god. that is horrible. they should be banned. and when i say "they", i mean stupid parents who leave their children unattended. the story doesnt even make sense so she screamed and scared the dog out of the house, then she let the dog back in to finish its business, then a guy pulls the dog off the baby???? WTF????

if the magnet wasnt wrapped in plastic we would be able to see if it was a ME since its engraved on the backplate. seems as the rubber magnet cover is off as well. im almost willing to say something reconed with a oz dustcap too.

i thought powers were only made in 12s and 15s. and had carbon fiber cones. im thinking an older matrix elite, or someones recone.