Fli active sub, advice before i buy.

[smith92]

Hi all, After my mate just brought a twin fusion sub in halfrauds I have decided i need some bass in my car. I'm not after the full Hi-Fi quality sound hence why I'm after a cheap start sub such as this Fli sub:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fli-12-Amplified-subwoofer-enclosure/dp/B001EC6B7Y/ref=pd_cp_ce_1

what do you all think of this, what are the like? reliable? is the sound OK for what it is etc. I would also consider the smaller one (800W) as it is cheaper.

Any advice is appreciated as i think i will buy the one on the link if the response is positive.

Thanks Henry

[smith92]

also if you don't recommend this sub for me what else is on the market at this price?

[Lancek]

for what it is i wouldnt pay 100 pound =/
there would be better, more wattaged stuff on ebay which i would rather go for.

[Ashleyp]

the link in my sig "a guide to budget audio" read it :)

[smith92]

thanks for the pointers and that link its very handy, for now I'm just going to try and find a cheap set up and not expect anything from it however in time shall be following the guide lines on your thread when i have the money to get a better quality sound, cheers!

[claff]

not a big fan of fli gear, you should be able ot get a JBL sub and amp setup for around 100 quid, probably less if you look around fleabay

and that will sound much better than that fli, i mean no doubt youre looking for a sub to start for off but if you can get a better one for the same price you may as well.

[Tommo_SaxVTR]

I have this sub think mines maybe 1500 watts, if you get it set up properly mate, good 6x9's etc its a beaut mate, i love mine gives off clear awesome bass well worth its money.

[Ashleyp]

I have this sub think mines maybe 1500 watts, if you get it set up properly mate, good 6x9's etc its a beaut mate, i love mine gives off clear awesome bass well worth its money.

lol... the advice given is something youd expect of the 106 moaners club

[Tommo_SaxVTR]

wot? Ahleyp

This any good http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/1707.html

[Ashleyp]

I have this sub think mines maybe 1500 watts, if you get it set up properly mate, good 6x9's etc its a beaut mate, i love mine gives off clear awesome bass well worth its money.

wot? Ahleyp

This any good http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/1707.html

the reason i lold is because you give car audio advice, yet talk in peak figures, and dont even get me started on the fact you think SQ is acheived by putting 6x9s and a sub in the same enclosure

and imo no, acoustic shelves arent worth the money

[SteveWC]

That sub is wank mate, i know people who have had it and in comparison to my infinity 1400w which was 350rms, there was just no contest in it at all.

You can buy an infinity 122.7 sub, which has 400w RMS! for 50 quid on caraudiosecurity.com, and a sealed box for 15 posted on ebay. That comes to 65 and leaves you with a further 35 to spend on an amp, id recommend getting an alpine vpower or something off ebay for about 30. All of that in conjuction will be much much better than that Fli for around the same price. You just need to shop around

[Saxo-SX]

If your going to buy it DO NOT buy it from amazon.

Your cheapest place is here

http://www.audiorepaircentre.com/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=7

I bought mine from there, recieved it the next day. Cannot fault the product or service.

I would say the Sub is WELL worth the £40. Wouldnt be too sure about £100 though.

It does provide a decent amount of base, and is good for a budget woofer.

JBL subs are better yes IMO, but for the price the FLI one for £40 you carnt go wrong.

Sound proofing is 100% required though. Dont even think it will be okay without it. It sounds terrible without sound proofing. You can get away with just doing the boot floor and hatch if your on a budget.

[smith92]

Much appreciate all the advice given on here, Ill ditch the fli sub and have a look around for others, seen a nice JBL package for £100 earlier, ill try find it again see what you all think. I didn't realize all the perks with the sound system thing, i have A LOT to learn lol!

[smith92]

i posted before i seen saxo-sx post, for that price i may aswell go for it. does it come with the wires and amp ? cheers

[Saxo-SX]

It comes with the Amp built in mate. No wires are included but you can buy a wiring kit from them for £12 I think.

I got this kit off ebay instead for £8 delivered

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=370181684991

[smith92]

cheers buddy! i Notice this on there http://www.audiorepaircentre.com/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=16 .... would think be much better that the fli or is that just the stereotypical view because it costs more? I'm not sure if the one on the line has an Amp included or not either.

[Saxo-SX]

Yes mate that one comes with an amp.

If its an "Active Sub" then it comes with an amp built in.

The Vibe system Is 400RMS in comparison to The FLI's 300RMS, so yes it will be more powerfull.

However for the price of the vibe box (£70), I think you could probably get a better system elsewere.

TBH I only know the basics, you would be better asking AshleyP mate.

Hope this helps:y:

[SteveWC]

Id spend 100 quid on the setup I recommended you tbh, i know two people with fli active subs and they were both hugely hugely dissapointing.

[Stissy]

Theres the sub (without the case) for sale in the halfords in Ilkeston for £25
and from experience, fli amps are good... fli subs are not

[smith92]

thanks for the advice guy's. saxo-sx and steve WC, i appreciate what you are both saying and although it sounds like I'm ignoring the advice I'm going to go for the vibe one just because its easier that shopping around (lazy i know lol) cheers though ill remember what was said!

[Ashleyp]

Yes mate that one comes with an amp.

If its an "Active Sub" then it comes with an amp built in.

The Vibe system Is 400RMS in comparison to The FLI's 300RMS, so yes it will be more powerfull.

However for the price of the vibe box (£70), I think you could probably get a better system elsewere.

TBH I only know the basics, you would be better asking AshleyP mate.

Hope this helps:y:

i dont think the amp produces this figure

a sub can be whatever RMS, but a speaker doesnt produce watts, an amp does

[Ashleyp]

Theres the sub (without the case) for sale in the halfords in Ilkeston for £25
and from experience, fli amps are good... fli subs are not

havnt never used fli amps, i cant truely agree / disagree

but i hear good things about the fli amps

having heard a few of their subs, its a no go for me

[SteveWC]

i used an infinity 350w rms with an alpine v power 350w rms, and the results were good, the fli would be lucky to get 200w rms imo, and the fact you can get a 400wrms infinity for 50 quid, then a 2nd hnd amp off ebay to match for about 30 is a good deal, youll get good results for a price which isnt even that more, eventually you will only want to upgrade the fli anyway tbh