ronrico418

Dude that sounds like it. Can anything be done with out having to recone it, besides turning the volume down. I'm glad to hear it is the only one with the problem. When I was running only 1500 watts, it wasn't an issue. Still have not popped a 100 amp fuse with my Sundown 3000. Mainly because with the bottoming out of the BTL I cannot turn it up because I want the music to remain clear. I need my 18s like yesterday. I can tell this sub has more to give along with the amp because of how much headroom I have. Kinda frustrating since I really want to crank this baby up. Funny thing is, everyone else is still blown away. Me dreaming Havocs. Thanks for the info. Joe

Dude that sounds like it. Can anything be done with out having to recone it, besides turning the volume down. I'm glad to hear it is the only one with the problem. When I was running only 1500 watts, it wasn't an issue. Still have not popped a 100 amp fuse with my Sundown 3000. Mainly because with the bottoming out of the BTL I cannot turn it up because I want the music to remain clear. I need my 18s like yesterday. I can tell this sub has more to give along with the amp because of how much headroom I have. Kinda frustrating since I really want to crank this baby up. Funny thing is, everyone else is still blown away. Me dreaming Havocs. Thanks for the info. Joe

Sounds perfect tomorrow is fine - I'll go ahead and make cuts figuring port out of the back. Is only having 3inches when tailgate is closed an issue? Sent yet another PM Thanks again for all of your quick responses ~ronrico

Really want to go ported.. I've come up with "fighting for" 13 cubes before port. Bracing and speaker dispacement included.

40.0" W 24" H 25" D New Dimensions ~~~~~These are max internal before sub displacement. Bracing is already displaced

Looking like I might do sealed w/ 2 chambers but I'm trying to fight for something else but definately cannot give up back window. Thanks Shizzzon and Fordredneck312 for quick repsonses. Starting enclosure in about an hour so anyone with ideas please chime in. Shizzzon sent you another PM

As in take it out and turn it up? To see whats making the noise. I've never played a sub "free air" like that. Joey

I'll take the sub out tomorrow I'll also try to find an O-scope Thanks guys Joe

no scope

Just talked to him D1's heard Thanks .... he was in awe of how fast you responded. I told him you guys we're on it. Thanks Mark ps where's my commision? Joe FL

I am about to start a build on 2 18" Havocs w/ a RF 40001. Guy listens to Heavy Rock. 35hz is what we've decided on so far. I ahd a bandpass tuned to 28hz and I loved it. It was in an S10 so I agree w/ Tejcurrent. Probably wouldn't have been as nice in a bigger vehicle like his. Shizzzon you have a PM. Ronrico

Question What is the highest and lowest tuning that you all know of for the differnet series of the Fi lineup? AA would also be considered. Personally I would be most concerened with 18s and 15s I currently have 1 15" BTL dual mag in 3.8CF and tuned to 35hz Many people including myself (surprise) are really impressed by the output of this sub/enclosure combo I however have realised that (to know surprise) the cabinet is not capable of playing the lowest notes. Really needing more airspace for lower simpler tuning abilities, the box is great for "most people" and say a "rocker" type listener. Now since I myself am a rocker, Staind, Linkin Park, Korn, come to mind more popular rocker bands to demo would be Pink Floyd, Judas Priest, (PAINKILLER, A Touch of Evil)) or some Metallica w/ Lars' awesome tight double bass kicks. I know in advance in setting up my car for daily driving this would be good tuning for me since I do like various types of music. In setting up my S10 Blazer I know in advance that I'm willing to sacrifice my "metal" listening abilities (for the most part) for the greater good of being able to play those lowest frequencies like Techmaster PEB, MC A.D.E., and L'Trimms car's that go booom. So again the lowest know tuning frequencies any of you may definately know of and also the highest frequencies. Wanting to here of anything you got in the Fi family (AA included) Personally I want to run 4 18s at the lowest frequency but I have an enclosure I am building soon with either 2 BTL 18s or 2 Havoc's in 10 CF with "metal music" in mind subs up port back (vented with square port center bottom. Would love to tune higher as Jeezy won't find his way in the CD player very often. 36 - 37hz what is KNOWN? My own system 4 18's up in the air anywhere between SSDs and Havoc's. BTL dual mags a slight option. Would have to get another Sundown Saz3000D though. Definately tuning this enclosure lower with around 20 CF 4th order single reflex bandpass. 25-27 hz What is KNOWN? Could definately use alot of help on this one so if you know PLEASE POST if you have some definate knowledge on the different types of music listened to at the extemes of tuning and the happiness of the owner with thier settup. THANKS IN ADVANCE TO EVERYONE ~Ronrico

Install looks nice! I am commiting to 4 Havoc 18s

What is the proper way to adjust the settings on my SUNDown 3000? I'm only adjusting it to be clear to my ears as of now Can someone explain each potentiometer setting? / What each one does? and how to adjust properly. Do I set different if I want "lower" or "higher" notes to come alive? Thanks in advance ~Ronrico

Would the phase knob only need turning all the way to completely shift or will sometimes the variables in between help a system

Would the phase knob only need turning all the way to completely shift or will sometimes the variables in between help a system

Hey bro I saw you at Slamfest07 nice to see the upgrades! Definately look for you at SBN next weekend. How bout pics of box and how it's tuned along with cf you've found inside that kingcab. Anything in the bed? Ronrico

Something isn't quite right if the amps shuts down and doesn't blow a 100 amp fuse. Your actual nominal load is 1/2 ohm regardless of what your meter says -- it is probably just not accurate. How is your ground? Good? What type of RCAs? How are the knobs dialed in? Thanks for replying Jacob. I'll get all the answers for you sometime today (just wokeup) My buddy jpangkilla had of course nothing but praise for you on the recent amp purchases he made. I reminded him when I got my 3k it was here in the flash of an eye. ROck on bro!!! Later ~ROnrico

Well finally I have my Sundown SAZ 3000D hooked up in the Blazer. 1 Fi BTL 15 Dual Mag in a small but perfect box tuned to 35hz 1red yop and 1yellow top Optima batteries Question is How do I test my amp? What are the various ways I might find out the output? Watts? Amperes? Don't I need a special clamp meter? Any suggetions on what kinds and maybe some links. How do I set the gains on my amp correct? I've done it by ear so that nothing is distorting and everything is real clear. But isn't there a better way? Thanks for ANY HELP in advance! ~Joe

1 15" BTL 35 hz Vented Port Pioneer Garbage Jeezy

Well I hooked it up parallel today and listened to it for about 30 minutes. 100A FUSE DID NOT BLOW!!! The amp shut off twice though. Any thoughts?? Now running 1 0hm as read by meter. 1ohm in parallel 2 ohm in series. Each coil reads 1.4-5ohms on there own. Someone please explain why I don't get 3 ohms in series and 3/4 ohms in parallel Did get much louder and is impressive as chit. Ronrico

I second the BTLs (dual mags) 1500 wats each will really get those things moving plus if you ever want to upgrade you can just get another amp and not have to worry about your subs, or box. IMO Personally I have a dual mag btl15 and it's impressing the chit out of everyone w only 1500 watts and whats cool is if I want to put 3k on it all I have to do is add the power not rip apart box buy a diff woofer etc. etc.

Well I am impressed. The BTL actually has alot of SQ for a "SPL" style woofer. Yes it's settup for daily as opposed to the dedicated burp/fart option but I am really blown away by the output and clarity. I'm swinging towards my own build now being possibly 4 AA Havocs or 4 Q 18s. I could however for the first time in my life see being happy with only 2 subs. Right now I am running the dual mag 15 2 ohm from a Sundown SAZ 3000D which is capable of 1600 watts rms at this load probably getting 1200 rms. The dual mag BTL and the Sundown are performing beautifully. I went ttwo different stereo shops today and my buddies tattoo shop. The response I received from people knowledgable about Kicker,JL Audio,and Rockford ranged from 2 15s, 2 15s,2 15s, 4 10s, 4 12s, 4 15s. All were in disbelief when they learned of 1 15. Gave me a chance to tell them all who they can come too if needing a box for their own rides hehe and reppin the Sundown/Fi combo. Box came out really solid perfectly tuned to 35hz with only 3.8ish CF after displacement. I was also able to add a double baffle which really made a difference. I can hear that a bigger box would easily help find dem Lows a little easier but they are still there. Again impressed everyone I came into contact with including myself. SUN/Fi is a definate winner. Enjoy pics still undecided on finish but I will post when done. Also vids to come LATER Joe Definately the best box I ever built again all credit given to Shizzzon for helping w/ port quickly and clearly. I was in the zone when it came to my wood cuttin. Never had too do such little sanding. Put my soul in it and it feels good these products RULE Thanks also to eveyone here and a special thx to Scott and Jacob. Peace Bro's Joe Rod Going to do the "axle grease trick". Anyone know bout that? good for 5 bonus points

I'm kind of limited in space but here are the maximum external dimensions 34"W 18"D 14.5"H Sub is Fi BTL dual Mag. One out of Shawn Fleming's van from 2007 Dytna SBNs if anyone is familiar w/what he had. I only know that tit is a dual mag and will definately play music. Amp Sundown 3K Not looking for SPL nor just the LOWZ Sub up port back (I will do both in center although woofer mounted to one side makes more since to me) but hey what do I know I can't even measure CF So I guess basically can anyone figure out how much Cf my box will be minimal bracing (just 3 2x2s) 2 13"L 1 32.5"L and dimensions on a port WxH=port but how deep to adjust the tuning? Would like 32hz for listening to anything from Jeezy to Hungarian Folklore THANKS IN ADVANCE Joe IS double baffle a must? I'd really rather add more bracing if that's the case.

I rebuilt enclosure twice using only RF 18s and although originally designed for Lanzar subs the box worked beautifully and was most impressive. It is my motivating and driving factor to hear 4 18 Fi SSDs w/ 3-4 times the power of my old system. Not sure why it's not