$450 budget

[RobClay 20]

Fi Bl 12" Spl: 88.0dB 1W/1m | 88.4dB 1W/1m

Re XXX 12" Efficiency -SPL 1W/1m: 83.76 dB SPL<fail

[dbjunior 0]

the re xxx has a ton of xmax really low fs and a lot of power handling. this was done so it would be a great sq sub in a seal box capable of really low frequency output. could you use it in a ported box sure but the xmax becomes useless and there are much better subs for ported use. the re mt is there ported spl sub. and i believe the btl is better.

Edited November 22, 2008 by dbjunior

[darkkon 0]

interesting... looks like its back to Fi subs possibly

Edited November 22, 2008 by darkkon

[RobClay 20]

trust us man, you wont regret purchasing an fi sub, or any of the subs weve recommended

[darkkon 0]

should i go with a single 12 btl fully loaded or two 12 fi bls fully loaded?

and are there any Fi dealerships around the ohio area? im trying to look for a dealer locator on their website but i dont see one.

Edited November 22, 2008 by darkkon

[Smanleyman 15]

The AQ2200D should be back in stock early december I emailed them and asked so Im holding out for one to put on two 10" Fi BL's... If you dont find a better deal by then its something to think about...

[dbjunior 0]

the btl is a great sub you could give it less than rated rms power and be happy but to see its full potential you will need a strong amp and elctrical system costing a lot of money the bl would save you money and reach its full potential with less power. however the hightshade and saz1500d combo is a great deal and just as good as the bl. without doing major electrical upgrades the saz1500 is the biggest amp i would recommend.

[darkkon 0]

see, if i get one btl 12 then if i want something bigger in the future, i can just go with another btl 12. and just have two seperate boxes for each of them

but if i got the 2 12inch bls right now that could mean that i want to upgrade in the future..

and what do all these options mean on the subwoofer? i know some are about cooling, but is fully loaded on the subwoofer the best way to go?

Edited November 22, 2008 by darkkon

[dbjunior 0]

a pair of loaded bl's can take a 3000d and unless you have a killler electrical dont bother.

[darkkon 0]

http://cgi.ebay.com/12-CUSTOM-PORTED-MDF-S...%3A2|240%3A1318

with a fully loaded btl. i think thats what im going to to with, now for the amp i have no idea someone please recommend something, ive been hearing a LOT about the sundowns but what about mmats? i dont know about hi end amps at this levels so i need some recommendations in a price range of 375 or less, this includes used products as well.

[RobClay 20]

that box would be perfect for a btl 12. 3cuft @ 35hz. sounds good

but idk if its got enough port area

Edited November 22, 2008 by RobClay

[darkkon 0]

hrmm... how much port area does it need?

would i be better off just getting a box custom made?

Edited November 22, 2008 by darkkon

[seanbw 1]

what are your goals. i don't get what you want to do....