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    I got 2nd place in the Modified 1001 - 2000W class last night with a score of 147.0db @ 48Hz in the kick panel of my '02 GMC Envoy.

    This score to me seems really odd though. A month ago with my stock 150Amp Alt I did a 147.9db @ 38Hz sealed on the dash but this time sealed in the kick I was only able to achieve 147.0db @ 48Hz with a 300Amp alt. Can anyone comment as to why you think that is so?

    It's all in the acoustics of the car. Some don't meter as well in the kick as they do on the dash sealed up. A few of my team members have the same issue, with me included while others have sen as much as a 3 DB increase from kick to dash. Mic placement and dirrectional turbulance right at the mic can affect it as well. Rather than it actually being at the kick, the mic monkey will put the mic next to where your dash meets the firewall at the console and the idiots will hold it there with thier feet. Totally throws the crap off. All depends on who is running the event sometimes. Keep yer head up man, you'll get the extra Db's yer lookin for in good time with playing with things in the car such as seat position, sun visor position, glovebox open ect...

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    A little time spent looking for things saves alot of hassle, but i'll make it easy on you.

    New option added to SSD and Q Series - 04/15/07

    We just added the "BP Power" option to both the SSD and Q series subwoofers.

    This new option adds a machined aluminum compression plug to the pole which helps channel all of the air under the dustcap around the coil for better cooling. To aid with this increased airflow we also add 6 axial cooling channels in the top plate. Along with increased thermal capacity comes the addition of an extra spider and a changed spider pack.

    All of these new features increase power handling from 200-500 Watts depending on the application.

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    Am I correct in saying you will be building these in the form of a base model, that way the customer can customize? With options, i.e. suspension, coil, cooling etc?

    I am debating whether to offer the 8-layer round coil at all as the 12-layer has been doing so well day to day.

    So... if that is the case I will likely offer the option of D1 or D2 (maybe a 0.7 for SPL) and the number of spiders. The cooling method in the monster sub is built into the motor and cannot be taken out, so that is standard.

    You had mentioned in another post that you were contemplating a copper coil for this sub as well. Is this still a viable option?

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  7. Posted · Edited by kandiman

    it is like that until they get the motors in and back log of orders handled. they are offering it free to compensate customers for the waiting peiod there will be to until they get things caught up

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  8. Posted · Edited by kandiman

    info pulled from 2 posts in the Fi technical section

    Enclosures:

    First off we do not recommend using a sealed box for any of the BL or BTL series of woofers

    BTL 10

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    this takes things a tad off topic but not really but you people really crack me the hell up. Ecspecially you ///M5 considering you live in Minnesotta which is considered part of the informal geographic midwest....

    The Midwestern United States (also called the Midwest, the Middle West, and The Heartland) is an informal name for a group of north-central states of the United States of America, usually including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin

    Now, bring on the pics

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  14. Posted · Edited by kandiman

    lol its cheap and cuts down on weight which in turn saves on shipping costs and actual shirt price. I can understand it from that perspective personally on using the bubble wrap....

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    Your bass and treble controls are all in the eq's built into the unit that you adjust to your prefrence. Press A.Sel for a sec and you will be brought to a menu. turn the thumb wheel know until you get to either parametric eq or Graphic eq then hit the Ent button in the top left corner to get in. The Band button will change the band on the eq and turning the thumbwheel will change the desired setting per the band you are on.

    You can change your EQ type by holding the func/setup button a second and going into the audio settings.

    Have fun with that deck, there is a crap load of options in it.

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  18. Posted

    i've had this discussion with Nick b4 from FI on that power level and the only reason to really go with the BP option would be the extra cooling benefit due to the little bakers oven you'll be putting the sub in.

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  19. Posted

    This reminds me of something i have seen b4.

    There is a company that is making a set up for chest boxes that have the cabinet over the top that come with 2 cheesy 5.25 speakers and a voodoo cd player in a molded abs plastic case and they sell for about 800 bucks. You guys might wanna ask around your local tool vendors (Snap On, Matco, Mac, Cornwell) and see if you could make some extra money doing chit like that outta fiberglass by undercutting the junk set ups, just an idea for those of you reading this that are capable of doing the glass work to make a few extra bucks.

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  20. Posted

    speaking of emails, i sent you a total of 3 this morning Nick. The 3rd one may be of some intrest to you.

    Chris

    Not sure if i got one or not? I looked through and I didn't get 3 emails from anybody from the same address the 14th?

    Did I get back to you?

    yes you got back to me, think black CA blue and plastic shipping bag

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  22. Posted

    sorry if i came across as a smug ahole on the 8 gauge comment it just made me chuckle out loud and through my fingers. Ya just dont run a true 1000 watt amp on 8 gauge wire, you'll either have voltage drop so bad that it will smoke itsself or if it actually had 8 gauge inputs it was never even close to a 1000 watt amp to start with.

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  24. Posted · Edited by kandiman

    I definatly understand your meaning what you are trying to get to me. But what is wrong with a Hifonics amp? If I were to save up 1,000 dollars, would I have enough for a good amp, FI BL, wiring/box?

    there are some factors that will make it a little difficult to answer your ? there man.

    if you can build your own ENCLOSURE and know how to wire the stuff correctly on your own or have knowledgable friends that can help you out and not jack chit up, then yes, a grand will be plenty and you would probably have a little left over. if you have to pay someone to build you an enclosure and wire your stuff up, then no.

    AND FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DO NOT PUT A BL IN A PREFAB BOX.....

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  25. Posted

    almost 600 bucks? Stop looking at MSRP and look at what they are actually sold for. A brand new 1500D from the SSA Shop would run you $479 shipped and carry a 2 year warranty and carry the 5 year reduced replacement guarantee past its 2 year warranty expiration. A Refurb from www.db-r.com would run you $375 shipped carrying a 1 year warranty from them. The decision is your to buy what ever you want, its your money. just spend it wisely...

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