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Alright..... I have a '96 Pathfinder....

Should I get 2 12" Fi BTLs or 1 18" Fi BTL

And whats the best amp(s) I could get to power either of these....... Looking for best for the cheapest price but the money isn't really an issue as I'll save up till I can buy everything anyways.

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1 18 and d1s on a audiopipe 3k, just because you can run 1 coil per channel. just my IMO

and 1 18 will have more cone area if thats a factor

The DC Integra 3 18s to 6 15 build log

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where theres a will theres a wall.......

I just realized Steve has reach Voldemort status, over on JP's site he is the one who will not be named....."We dont speak his name over here, fearing it will destroy us" LOL not even in hush tones

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1 18 has more surface area than 2 12s, so all things equqal, with a given excursion, the 18 will make more pressure.

But all things are not equal. 18s have more moving mass than 12s, so it is likely to want to play (resonate) lower than the 2 12s. The 12s may sound better, though. Also, you might end up saving space with the 12s, if that's important to you.

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Get the 18.

You won't need as much power, so it will save you money. You said its not an issue but it always is! Will be easier on your electrical as well powering 1 instead of 2.

Head Unit: Pioneer DEH-P6000UB

Sub Amp:American Bass VFL 500.1

Subs: 4 Fi BL 18's

Enclosure:21.5 Cubic foot flat wall tuned to 40 hz

Batteries: 3 Kinetik 2400's in the back, Kinetik 1200 under hood.

Mids & Highs: 4 Kicker DS 6.5 coax in doors, 2 Kicker DS coax in pillars

Highs Amp: Kicker kx250.2, kx100.2

Wire: 4 Runs 1/0 gauge Knukonceptz

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thats a pretty big setup for someone who is asking questions like this. i dont think people understand all that you need for a bigger setup like this. your going to need to replace your starter batt, get at least one batt for the back, lots of 0 guage wire, and a HO alt.

I can understand the upgraded alternator.... but an extra battery is necessary for 1 18...?

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I can understand the upgraded alternator.... but an extra battery is necessary for 1 18...?

its not the 18" that causes the problems, its the 3500 rms draw on the electrical system that does.

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its not the 18" that causes the problems, its the 3500 rms draw on the electrical system that does.

Yeah but wouldn't the upgraded alt. + the upgraded batt. be enough?

BTL18

DUAL 1 | DUAL 2

Fs: 31.9 Hz | 31.1 Hz

Re: 0.7 Ohms/coil | 1.4 Ohms/coil

Qms: 6.26 | 6.42

Qes: .26 | .24

Qts: .24 | .023

Mms: 313g | 329g

Sd: 1210cm^2 | 1210cm^2

Vas: 163.1 l | 163.1 l

Spl: 94.9dB 1W/1m | 94.9dB 1W/1m

Bl: 18.3 N/A | 27.2 N/A

Xmax: 28mm * | 28mm *

Rms: 2000W * | 2000W *

Sealed box: N/A cuft | N/A cuft

Ported box: 5-10cuft | 5-10cuft

Sub OD: 18.500” | 18.500”

Cut ID: 16.750” | 16.750”

Mounting depth: 10.250” | 10.250”

Displacement: 0.26cuft | 0.26cuft

Couldn't I just get a Sundown 2000D?

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