VO's Sub Enclosure Makeover Fr3ad In Progress..FI Q series 12" sub..RF power....
01-17-2008, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by StreetOC192
There's gotta be a reason. That just doesn't sound right. It actually sounds as if it's clipping (not finishing th full excursion).
This was more like it would start it's excursion, then die down to about half way and finish the bass note.
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Normally when tuning the gains, you would use a test tone cd, but a music cd could work also so long as you KNOW the ins and outs of the song used (sounds like you do).
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What is this sub crossed over at? Did you try reversing phase? Does the amp have a subsonic filter?
1. HP-LP-AP dip switch (I have it set at LP-Low Pass)
2. Frequency cut off potentiometer
The potentiometer goes in incrementes of about 25hz. I have mine set to not play anything above 55hz in my sub.
01-17-2008, 11:27 AM
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No suggestions? Guess I'm stuck with a sub that doesn't deliver... 
Anyone want to buy it?
Anyone want to buy it?
01-17-2008, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by vo7848
No suggestions? Guess I'm stuck with a sub that doesn't deliver...
Anyone want to buy it?
Anyone want to buy it?
Did you make sure you have no leaks in the enclosure?
01-17-2008, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by vo7848
No suggestions? Guess I'm stuck with a sub that doesn't deliver...
Anyone want to buy it?
Anyone want to buy it?
1) the gorgeous women
2) the warm weather
3) to hear the sub so I would know exactly what you are hearing/seeing
01-17-2008, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by StreetOC192
Sorry Vo, I'm cranking this through my brain to see what I can come up with.
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Did you make sure you have no leaks in the enclosure?
01-17-2008, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 350zspl
are you crossing over double at sub amp and at head unit
01-17-2008, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by StreetOC192
I wish I was in Texas right now for 3 reasons......
1) the gorgeous women
1) the gorgeous women
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2) the warm weather
01-17-2008, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by MethodRN
I can vouch fro Val's work, this guy is too meticulous for it to be a simple problem like that.
01-17-2008, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 350zspl
i am wondering if your low pass setting at 55 hertz is set on amp and set on Hu the same way
01-17-2008, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by StreetOC192
Did you do a final volume check when you were done?
01-17-2008, 01:54 PM
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if you are using low pass crossover on amp than you are not needing low pass crossover setting on head unit
if you are using both lp on amp and hu you double crossing over
try turning off head units low pass crossover and only using the low pass on amp
what are the settings on your amp for low pass choices?
if you are using both lp on amp and hu you double crossing over
try turning off head units low pass crossover and only using the low pass on amp
what are the settings on your amp for low pass choices?
01-17-2008, 02:01 PM
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Last but not least, maybe the sound of this subwoofer isn't for you. Like you said, you are kind of into the very deep and loud bass. RF has always delivered this with their subs. Boomy loud , internal shaking bass that sounds good. I'm also into that bass as well and sometimes my jl w7 leaves me wanting more. But my w7 sounds good with most music and gets loud enough for me for right now.
One thing i use to read about FI Q series subs is that some people weren't happy with the sound until a week or two after the sub broke in. They sound it gradually sounded better. Maybe you can try this before you resort to buying something new.
One thing i use to read about FI Q series subs is that some people weren't happy with the sound until a week or two after the sub broke in. They sound it gradually sounded better. Maybe you can try this before you resort to buying something new.
01-17-2008, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 350zspl
if you are using low pass crossover on amp than you are not needing low pass crossover setting on head unit
if you are using both lp on amp and hu you double crossing over
try turning off head units low pass crossover and only using the low pass on amp
what are the settings on your amp for low pass choices?
if you are using both lp on amp and hu you double crossing over
try turning off head units low pass crossover and only using the low pass on amp
what are the settings on your amp for low pass choices?
LP on amp is already enabled
The sub amp only has a potentiometer that gives you the ability to pick the frequency cut off point. I currently have it set to filter out everything above 55hz...
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01-17-2008, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperBlack350z
Last but not least, maybe the sound of this subwoofer isn't for you.
Originally Posted by SuperBlack350z
One thing i use to read about FI Q series subs is that some people weren't happy with the sound until a week or two after the sub broke in. They sound it gradually sounded better. Maybe you can try this before you resort to buying something new.
01-17-2008, 02:08 PM
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I'm not using the low pass cross over feature on my HU, to my knowledge. I had not been using it on my previous setup, and have not changed any settings since then.
LP on amp is already enabled
The sub amp only has a potentiometer that gives you the ability to pick the frequency cut off point. I currently have it set to filter out everything above 55hz...
LP on amp is already enabled
The sub amp only has a potentiometer that gives you the ability to pick the frequency cut off point. I currently have it set to filter out everything above 55hz...
call Scott in Nevada expalin what the symtoms are
might need the poly fill but i don't think so
run it by Scott make the call let me knwo if he has any ideas
the sub is 100% capable of being better on music , louder , deeper
call Scott before you drive yourself nuts over this