bl vs. btl

[mxer111 0]

I want something that will flex glass but that i can us daily. i was sold on the btl 18" but will it handle everyday abuse?

Any help would be great thanks

[shizzzon 461]

the BTL is the best sub that FI makes. FI does not make any SPL only drivers.

The BTL will handle abuse, be more efficient, will handle more power, has more options, weighs more, costs more, has more crazy videos, has the most different letters for it's name, is the first line to choose from on FI, etc...

So, with that said, i vote SSD

Hopefully that answered ur question.

[mxer111 0]

No not really. I don't remember asking anything about ssa. but while your at it explain why thats what you would pick instead of just blurting something out slapping a goofy smiley face on it and then trying to be a smartass.

[BKOLFO4 29]

BTL's are awesome!

[holley2346 6]

Go with the BTL, I have never been happier, and I am safely giving it everything my sundown audio 3000d has daily.

[mxer111 0]

thanks for the informed NON sarcastic answers to my question. restores my faith in this forum.

[shizzzon 461]

Well, if u have no humor, then i'll be humorless.

You are comparing a BL that is rated to only handle 1kw and a BTL that is rated to handle 2kw...

Hmm, i wonder what has better potential for more output...

Also, while i'm at it, i wonder why FI would have this on their webpage- "Need incredible Xmax to feed your 160dB at 20Hz obsession? Add our extended length coils (28mm of Xmax)"

If it couldnt play music... then why would it be able to dominate possibly in the 20hz range.

I had "assumed" you read about the sub on the actual webpage but I see you haven't.

No offense to you personally but it's like we are spoon-feeding noobies.

All forums have a search function. This website definitely has no excuse because a large amount of manufacturers run their own forum section here... Including FI.

And just for kicks to keep the hype goin.. Guess what Steve Meade runs It sure isn't the BLs.

[suprefly 0]

No not really. I don't remember asking anything about ssa. but while your at it explain why thats what you would pick instead of just blurting something out slapping a goofy smiley face on it and then trying to be a smartass.

You are an idiot. NOTHING was said about SSA.....he said SSD

Just FYI.....and he said you should get the SSD instead cause your asking a n00b question that searching would easily answer, therefore assuming you dont know that much about car audio.

Check this website out, its pretty sweet

https://ssl.perfora.net/www.ficaraudio.com/...view.shopscript

Edited May 18, 2009 by FF5

[mxer111 0]

no as a matter of fact i did know he said ssd it was a typo and 2 definitley not a nood as you internet heads like to call people. just new to fi and there sight is very vague. And this idiot has hit 148.7 with 2 gp15 cheepies from crunch audio. no wall

[shizzzon 461]

Well, noob or not, nobody should be called an idiot, that's goin overboard.

If u are like someone else today that asked what to expect from the BTLs...

I told him with the right know-how, a single 18" BTL off of ~2500w should clear a 150 if done right. I would expect a 147-148 on music daily with a setup like that too.

And i also told this guy nothing fancy about the build either. Just a nice strong enclosure and a day or 2 of testing should yield those numbers.

It all depends on how much power u got and what room u have. I like to go with the most cone area i can fit then add the most power i can run for a given situation.

[suprefly 0]

Why didn't you edit your post then?

And I thought their site was pretty amazingly straightforward. Guess its so to the point you missed it lol. BTLs will be able to stand up to a LOT and daily use shouldn't phase them at all. The BLs are exactly what the Fi website says they are, a sub to fill in between the BTL and the Q.

The BL is a little more SQ oriented than the BTL, but has more SPL potential than the Q, just like the website says.

Does that clear everything up? oh and welcome to the forum!!

[Mark LaFountain 1,054]

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