Attention NOOBS!!!!

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Now that I have your attention

This is a guide for those new to Sound Solutions Audio, or to the world of web forums. Please read through these guidelines, as they will help you get the help, opinions & technical support you are looking for in a much quicker, efficient & detailed manner. The more information you include in your initial question, the likelihood of one of our seasoned members answering your question the first go around is VERY high. Win-win for everyone.

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2. This Product vs. Another Product Questions
   These are usually the bane of seasoned web forum users, since too many times these questions come down to a personal preference opinion. Most of the time, this question has been answered before, and a simple search can answer your question.
   To help get the information you desire when wondering this type of question, please include the following information.
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   2. Previous products that you have used (i.e. amplifiers if its an amplifier question, etc)
      
   3. Budgetary constraints
      
   4. Vehicle which the equipment will be used in
      
   5. Other products you have heard, but have not owned that you enjoyed & their install particuars.
      
   6. Musical preferences
      
   7. System goals
      
   8. List any research you have previously done
      
      
      

Subwoofer Enclosure Specification Questions & Requests
Most manufacturers do list the optimal enclosure specifications on their respective websites, but sometimes you do want to know what other users of the subwoofers have done.
To help get the information you desire when wondering this type of question, please include the following information.

1. Subwoofers in question, number of subwoofers & subwoofer size
   
2. Amplifier being used, specifically the model number.
   
3. Fabrication skill level
   
4. Preferred material to be used (i.e. MDF, fibreglass, etc)
   
5. Vehicle which the subwoofers will be used in
   
6. Other products you have heard, but have not owned that you enjoyed & their install particulars.
   
7. Musical preferences
   
8. System goals
   
9. Previous subwoofers you have used, and their installation particulars
   
10. List any research you have previously done
    

[*]Electrical System Questions

For those of you that are interested in SPL competetions, or using the hottest high power amplifier out there to drive your subwoofers, this is a very important piece of the puzzle.

To help get the information you desire when wondering this type of question, please include the following information.

1. All equipment being used
   
2. Vehicle which the equipment will be used in
   
3. Other electrical devices installed into the vehicle.
   
4. Musical preferences
   
5. System goals
   
6. Current electrical system
   
7. List any research you have previously done
   

[*]SQ System or Front End Driver Choice Questions

SQ is a very subjective, vague and sometimes confusing topic. Not everyone enjoys music the same way, or has the same musical preferences. One common goal is that in a SQ installation, you want the system to play your music how you think it should sound best. These types of questions can be very involving and technical.

To help get the information you desire when wondering this type of question, please include the following information.

1. Most importantly, the vehicle you are working with
   
2. Any equipment you currently own and would like to use
   
3. How far you want to take it modification-wise
   
4. Budget
   
5. Fabrication skill level
   
6. Preferred material to be used (i.e. MDF, fibreglass, etc)
   
7. Musical preferences
   
8. Previous products you have used, their installation particulars & likes/dislikes
   
9. Other products you have heard, but have not owned that you enjoyed & their install particuars.
   
10. System goals
    
11. 2 way (mid/tweet) + sub? 3 way (midbass/midrange/tweet) + sub?
    
12. List any research you have previously done
    

[*]Home Audio

Another very involving topic, which can be very rewarding. This can include anything from headphones to full 7.1 home theatres. For those just starting out in Home Audio, there is a very steep learning curve, but at the end, a very rewarding experience.

To help get the information you desire when wondering this type of question, please include the following information.

1. Room size
   
2. Other equipment being used, specifically source & amplification
   
3. Budget
   
4. Fabrication skill level
   
5. Preferred material to be used (i.e. MDF, fibreglass, etc)
   
6. Previous home audio projects
   
7. Musical preferences
   
8. Previous products you have used, their installation particulars & likes/dislikes
   
9. Other products you have heard, but have not owned that you enjoyed & their install particulars.
   
10. System goals
    
11. 2 way (mid/tweet) + sub? 3 way (midbass/midrange/tweet) + sub? Full range?
    
12. List any research you have previously done