Question about my Q

[Beandip 3]

Well here is the thing. Yesterday I tore out all my 4 gauge wiring to upgrade it to 1/0 welding cable, soldered and heat shrink and all that good stuff.

Anyways I decided to take my sub out of it's box to look at it. It's been 2 years since I took it out and it wouldnt hurt to check for any wear/possible damage. I amost forgot what the back of the sub looked like lol.

So I noticed the sub is "double slugged" or how people call it. I remember on Fi's website the Q had one magnet. So my question is why did they make the older Q with 2 and the newer ones with 1? Anything changed? Any sort of benefits from it or what? Just courious though. I was thinking of getting another Q sometime in the future but I don't want to mix and match motors like that. I tried to search for an answer but there was only 2 topics that showed up in search.

One more thing. If the sub now is a dual 1 ohm. Could I order a recone kit for a dual 2 ohm?

Since everyone likes pics . Thanks for your time.

[jcarter1885 995]

If you ordered the Universal option on the subwoofer then yes you can change the impedence on your voice coils when you get them reconed, if not then no way.

As for the magnet, it is just a simple upgrade. They found a way to make the same amount of motor force and some with a one stack ufo style magnet thats all. The sub itself went for a little upgrade as well and I think I remember Nick saying you can use the old with the new. If thats the case and you can recone your subwoofer to another impedence then sell it and buy two new Q's. Hope this helps

[Beandip 3]

It helps some. But when I ordered this sub 2 years or so ago there was no such option. Just "bp power" and what coil impedance.

Even so. I can still just get another dual 1 ohm Q and wire them in series, then parallel them into my sundown amp. But it's just a thought. Don't know if I do want 2 Qs as it seems a bit unessisary. Not trying to be the loudest or doing any comps so there is no point really. Guess if i want more output I could always build a ported box...though I like the way sealed sounds and honestly the Q does get pretty loud.

[jcarter1885 995]

Heres a better write up about the upgrades to the Q, well email Nick and see if the can be reconed:

https://ssl.perfora.net/www.ficaraudio.com/sess/utn154d20efb3bc3e9/shopdata/0070_Tech/0070_Speakers/0030_Tech.Q/news.shopscript

[Beandip 3]

Thanks a lot. No big deal about the recone. I'll just keep one or get another for a home theater

What I can do is build a bigger sealed box since mines at the minimum 2.2 sq ft after displacement. The whole 2 Qs was just a want and not a need. Very happy with just one for now.

So looks like off to Lowes for some mdf sometime this week!

Edited January 2, 2011 by beandip

[jcarter1885 995]

How does the Q sound man? Im contemplating getting 2-12"s or 3-10"s myself, cant wait to see the new box get built.

[ford302redneck 15]

The Dual 1 sub cannot be reconed to dual 2.

Also, they just changed the design from two slugs to one. I don't think you can mix the two subs. They might be close, but still, I wouldn't suggest it.

Just search around the forums, I'm sure you can find a good used one. Only problem with that, Over time, Q's suspension changed. Some had different spiders than others. that could possibly be a problem. This is where Nick or Scott could help you the best.

[NDMstang65 403]

You can't mix the old ones and new ones...there are people selling used ones if you want another to match though.

If you have a BP power motor that has a standard gap size for us, it can be reconed from a D1 to a D2. If not, then I believe it is too tight.

We do have an alternative that could potentially work..but the coil is shorter.

[Beandip 3]

Thanks Nick!

Sadly I sorta cheaped out when I got this sub so no BP option. Really. If I wanted a second one I'll probably use this one for a home theater setup and buy 2 new 2010 Qs. Money is no problem.

But again. Getting a second one is just a thought. Doubt I will do it anytime soon. So my new question is, if I were to recone my sub now, would the soft parts from the new Q work? (keeping it the same impedance).

And in your opinion, would it be worth building a new box to 2.5 cu ft sealed? I'm currently running it in a 2.2 cu ft after displacement. Right now I'm Happy with the output and very happy with the Q, but of course we all want that tiny bit more

Jay-cee I'll respond to your question later. Posting from my phone.

Edited January 3, 2011 by beandip

[bimmerboy 3]

beandip, sent you a PM

you will love the 2010 Qs.. I got one 15" and love it!

[NDMstang65 403]

Thanks Nick!

Sadly I sorta cheaped out when I got this sub so no BP option. Really. If I wanted a second one I'll probably use this one for a home theater setup and buy 2 new 2010 Qs. Money is no problem.

But again. Getting a second one is just a thought. Doubt I will do it anytime soon. So my new question is, if I were to recone my sub now, would the soft parts from the new Q work? (keeping it the same impedance).

And in your opinion, would it be worth building a new box to 2.5 cu ft sealed? I'm currently running it in a 2.2 cu ft after displacement. Right now I'm Happy with the output and very happy with the Q, but of course we all want that tiny bit more

Jay-cee I'll respond to your question later. Posting from my phone.

Soft parts and setup height is different..

2.5 sealed for home or car?

[Beandip 3]

For my truck. Currently have it at 2.2 sealed after displacement. Not sure if going a bit bigger will make any difference or be worth the trouble building a new box.

So if the soft parts are different will you guys still have the soft parts for the old Q? What will I have to do if the time comes to recone this (hopefully never)

LOL I feel outdated.

[NDMstang65 403]

No issue servicing any of the old subs, we keep those parts. It is just the steel and magnets that we do not stock any longer.

No problem with soft parts though.

[Beandip 3]

That is great to hear! i may just order a re-cone kit from you just to have "in stock". i never re-coned a sub before but from what i see its not all that hard. i may be tempted to get one of the new 2010 Qs, i may go with an 18" who knows... Anyways thanks for the help/quick responses!

How does the Q sound man? Im contemplating getting 2-12"s or 3-10"s myself, cant wait to see the new box get built.

sorry about the delay, but i love it, never heard one in a ported box before, but i love mine in a sealed box, you can play as low as you want, it still hits hard for rock, idk i just love sealed boxes for the sound they give, sure i wish it had a bit more output, but then again i probably just gotten used to it (though i dont crank it full tilt hardly ever) If i were to do it all over again i would still get the Q. i do have a video of it in action in the Fi General section, in the "lets see your videos" thread.

Edited January 5, 2011 by beandip

[NDMstang65 403]

No need for that..we always keep those parts unless you just want to do it.

[Beandip 3]

Good deal. so would you recommend building a new sealed box to the max size recommendation or will there not be much of a difference from the minimum requirement box i have now?