NEW TO THIS AND NEED HELP

[MIKE80 0]

Hello everyone I'm new to this and need help.Ok I have a 2000 Buick Lesabre I'm gonna purchase 2 fi bl 15's and use a sundown saz-3500d amp.The question i have is should I get a dual 1 or dual 2? Also what kind of box and components should i get?Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated.

[altoncustomtech 773]

The first recommendation is for you to build your own box. Prefabbed boxes aren't worth a crap for good subs like the BL's, unless of course you have a custom box built for you by companies like AMI Creations and Pound That Sound, or there's plenty of guys on here that are good at building enlcosures, one of them may be local to you and be able to help.

As for the VC configuration, those subs are conservatively rated at 1000wrms. The 3500 delivers 3500+ into 1 ohm and 1750+ into 2 ohms. If this is your first real system I might recommend getting Dual 1's to run at 1 ohm and changing to a 2000D. The reason being that the 3500 can deliver nearly 4kw into a 1 ohm load with GOOD electrical. That's around twice as much as the BL's can handle. If you absolutely must have the 3500 then I'd order the Dual 2's and run the amp at a 2ohm load so you don't send the subs to hell the first week you're using the system.

The amount of electrical you'd need to properly run the 3500 is also VERY substantial, expensive, and not for beginners. That's another reason I'll recommend the Dual 1's and a 2000D.

[KU40 173]

You'll want dual 1s. But as Alton said, I hope you've given thought to the electrical upgrades that you will have to do to support that amplifier. If you put it on your stock electrical system and bang away, you'll either kill your alternator, the amp, or both.

As for components, what is your budget? What size? What amplifier are you going to use? What do you listen to and what kind of sound do you want?

Look on Fi's website for box recommendations.

[MIKE80 0]

The first recommendation is for you to build your own box. Prefabbed boxes aren't worth a crap for good subs like the BL's, unless of course you have a custom box built for you by companies like AMI Creations and Pound That Sound, or there's plenty of guys on here that are good at building enlcosures, one of them may be local to you and be able to help.

As for the VC configuration, those subs are conservatively rated at 1000wrms. The 3500 delivers 3500+ into 1 ohm and 1750+ into 2 ohms. If this is your first real system I might recommend getting Dual 1's to run at 1 ohm and changing to a 2000D. The reason being that the 3500 can deliver nearly 4kw into a 1 ohm load with GOOD electrical. That's around twice as much as the BL's can handle. If you absolutely must have the 3500 then I'd order the Dual 2's and run the amp at a 2ohm load so you don't send the subs to hell the first week you're using the system.

The amount of electrical you'd need to properly run the 3500 is also VERY substantial, expensive, and not for beginners. That's another reason I'll recommend the Dual 1's and a 2000D.

Thank you very much.I want that deep bass(lows),is this the right speaker to get or do you suggest another kind of fi?

[MIKE80 0]

You'll want dual 1s. But as Alton said, I hope you've given thought to the electrical upgrades that you will have to do to support that amplifier. If you put it on your stock electrical system and bang away, you'll either kill your alternator, the amp, or both.

As for components, what is your budget? What size? What amplifier are you going to use? What do you listen to and what kind of sound do you want?

Look on Fi's website for box recommendations.

My budget is about $400 or maybe higher.Also I plan on buying a h/o alternator and a better battery.What kind of amp would you recommend?I Listen to mostly rap and im not sure what size the factory speakers are.

Edited January 29, 2010 by MIKE80

[altoncustomtech 773]

If you're looking for low lows the BL's can perform the way you want. The response is all in the installation and enclosure.

[kjones 2]

400$ in all?

[ABXX49 20]

My budget is about $400 or maybe higher.Also I plan on buying a h/o alternator and a better battery.What kind of amp would you recommend?I Listen to mostly rap and im not sure what size the factory speakers are.

$400 for what!?

[MIKE80 0]

Sorry,$400 for components and what kind of amp would you guys suggest for them?

[MIKE80 0]

I got my 2 fi bl 15's In with a sundown 1500 amp,after a couple of hours it starts cutting out and sounding distorted.Should I add another amp or is my amp lost?

[thebiggmann12 14]

you are having bad voltage problems...what kinda electrical upgrades do u have? also, where are you located? maybe there is somebody on here that can help u out locally, since it is alot easier to fix something when u can see it.

[Kanaworm$ 292]

Wow, if your new to this and starting out with this big of a system your in a little over your head. Here are a couple of links to read to get you started.....

How To: Set your Amplifier Gain - SSA Car Audio Forum

THE BIG 3 - SSA Car Audio Forum

You definitely need to address your wiring and electrical before you break your new subs and amp!

Please ask all the questions you need!