Fi Q sealed off 1500w rms?

[loaked 0]

Kind of like the title says, I want to get an Fi Q 12 with all the options in a sealed box, 1.25cu ft. I already have the box made. The amp is a rockford bd1500, does 1500w rms at 2ohms. The amp will be ran off a high to low level converter and I know it looses some signal, but not sure if that will effect the wattage output. I just dont have to have one of these subs built only to smoke it shortly after. Some people suggest not more than like 1250w rms, but i though maybe with the extra options and the fact the amp is off high level inputs if it would be 'safe'? I emailed Fi almost a week ago but they never emailed back. Thanks for any input.

[Sir-Lancelot 216]

You dont have to turn the gain all the way up, so yeah it will work. If the sub sounds stressed turn the gains down.

[Kanaworm$ 292]

Definitely make sure to not overdrive the signal to the amplifier. Be conservative with the gains. Otherwise you should be ok.

Fi has been backed up with back orders. Give them time, they will get back to you asap.

[loaked 0]

Definitely make sure to not overdrive the signal to the amplifier. Be conservative with the gains. Otherwise you should be ok.

Fi has been backed up with back orders. Give them time, they will get back to you asap.

I have read a how-to online to set the gain with a multi meter, anything different from this if your using a high level converter I should be aware of?

[dustin420 0]

you could try to add something to your box like a book or something make your box smaller cf which would allow the sub to handle more power mechnically. still though id just set everything with a dmm then turn it down slightly afterwards.

[loaked 0]

Well I was thinking of running an SSD 12 and running the amp at half power to be safe, since it doesn't look like I can find a 12 thats under $300 that can handle all 1500 watts in a sealed box without worry. I know it wont be as loud, but the SSD looks like more of an SPL sub than the Fi Q, and since I have a stock electrical system the amp running at half power will be better option in general as well. Does this seem like a good option? I was also looking at a Audiopulse Epic 12, it has 1mm more xmax and is the same price, would this be better than an SSD? SQ is important but I do want it to be able to keep up with my front stage...

[KU40 173]

Any sub with 1000 watts will be plenty to keep up with your front stage, or in actuality overpower it by quite a bit.

No difference in using a DMM with high level inputs on the amp since you'll be measuring the output side of the amplifier, after the signal has already been adjusted by the amp.