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  1. Started by jakmagic,

    Hi guys, I am also a member of the SMD forum and decided I'd like to join this forum also. I drive a Buick Lesabre and run 1 Fi Q 12, powered by a CT Sounds AT1400.1. CT Sounds Meso 6.5" components powered by a CT Sounds 60.4. 1/0 Ga Execution Audio cables/wire, XS Power D3400 battery with stock 140 amp alt. Also use a Alpine HD149BT head unit. Fi Q lives in a ported box (Built by Sound Mekanix Customs) tuned 32-33hz. Just here to sit back relax and gain some knowledge. Thanks guys.

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  2. Started by ACE2790,

    Yep, new to the forum here. Found out bout this company through another member here (bladehines). I got 2 Assasain 8's on order, I hope, and I should have them in a box and bumpin within the next 2 weeks. I'll keep everyone posted of how it goes.

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  3. Started by lucky288,

    Hey ok people i need some help i just got my first audio set up in my life i was given 2 IA DR 12s and i have never heard of this audio so im so confused... so if anyone can please help me i need to build a box for 2 12s in the back of a eclipse hatch back and what kind of amp are amps should i run? should i face the subs towards the hatch are facing the back of the car.. and are the dr series any good ... i know nothing about any of this and so glad i found this forum so please please help me guys *** *** new and confused***

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  4. Started by THATpurpleKUSH,

    Looks like I have to make my first few posts here..... Long time CA.com member here, been sick of that site and it's lack of moderators so I'm making the jump to over here. This site seems to be managed substantially better with a more conducive environment for learning. I've been into audio since the early 2000s, been designing and building boxes for the past 10yrs or so. My area of expertise so to speak is with subwoofer enclosures so that's where I mostly hang out.

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  5. Started by o0)FuNkTrAiN(0o,

    Hi everyone! ///M5 showed me this site awhile back and I finally got my head out of my arse and joined up. Lots of great stuff on here and I look forward to having some discussions with you guys on here about whatever. Right now what I've got going on is an install in an 05 Subaru STi that is currently dead in the water while I try to make up my mind on a few things and learn more about what I should be doing or trying out. I'm a SQ over SPL man btw. See ya'll around

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  6. Started by BrianCarter,

    My name is Brian and I'm a frequent poster on DSBP. My partner and I just opened a new shop in Louisiana that is an authored dealer of Sundown and T3. I posted the build of our shop car/ first project. I'll my personal build on here later.

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  7. Started by cmw5e,

    hey guys im new in here. been out of the car audio game for probably 3-4 years but looking to get back in it. i figured id post a pic of my truck this new system is going to go into. hopefully with your feedback ill get the perfect system i want! http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b537/cmw5e/truck.jpg

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  8. Started by High DBs,

    HI all I just recently ran across this fourm and after doing some browsing decided to join. I have been into car audio for a long time. I recently got a 2012 Chevy Cruze and have a Sound Qubbed HDS 312 on order with a Q1 1200.2 amp. Im sure I will learn alot here as well as provide my knowledge on topics that I have experience with. Glad to be a part of the forum.

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  9. Started by Boom From CYV,

    What's us guys. Thought I would say what's up since we are family know My name is Boom. CYV's Resident Audio Specialist with 20 yrs. experience. I have developed many creations that have placed at USACi and other soundoff competitions but I work for Patrick at AAE and we mainly do work for dealerships and celebs. Hope to see you all around.

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  10. Hey just thought i'd add myself to another fourm and try and get some more intrest in my build. ive been on smd for around 4 years now. just seems like they look more then comment on my build so soon ill start one here from the begining of my rebuild. working on this rebild it has 4 18 DC lvl 4xl a stetsom 7kd. theres more but still. just looking for a warm welcome!

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  11. Started by tuckin-nuts,

    been on some fiberglass forums and they dont like all wood boxes that much so i went looking and found this site after search for poundthat sound i love his boxes...what im looking for is i have always built sealed boxes and wanted to try my first kerfed port box ...i need the tips on how to tune it and just about everything i need to know about ported boxes thanks

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  12. Heard alot of different opinions on RE's box calculator heard it was off and not accurate but than heard that no matter what you do the tune will never be ACCURATE, which to believe i really have no clue. I am currently in the process of building a new box for my single 12" Cadence ZRS and looking for a new amp that does 900-1300rms at 2ohm, class D monoblock, kinda stiff and cheap on the price of 220 or less depends what it is and i might be able to do more. But back to the box , i have one planned out with RE's box calculator its 2.5cf prob will be less after displacement since im not sure how much to account for, for 45 degree angles and so forth, but id like a nice b…

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  13. Started by Anthony Collova,

    Ta da!!! ANT www.secondskinaudio.com

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  14. Started by traviswyliedime,

    Hey guys I'm new on here and just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Travis and I just got into car audio. Just put a new Kenwood HD head unit in my car, 4 Rockford Fosgate 5 and 1/4 in the front and back with an Alpine MRV 300, and infinity tweeters. Just got my Sundown x 12 yesterday!!..waiting on my Crescendo S1500 today along with my Kinetik 1200. Nice to be here!

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  15. Started by PhilHef,

    Whats up guys? Found out about this forum through the Fi website, and its by far some of the most useful info on car audio on the net! I just recently received my BLs the other day and im really excited to get them hooked up to say the least lol. My old subs were CVXs so im sure these will be a bit louder but gotta upgrade the rest of the system before I load them. Anyway glad to join guys!

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  16. Started by bimmerboy,

    Hey guys I've been trying to learn as much as I can before I start buying anything, and this forum is pretty sick! So far, I plan to run a single 15" ported off an audioque 1200D amp. Any thoughts on what subs to get for ~$200? I was looking into the Alpine type-R due to my budget, but now i'm kinda leaning towards SSA or AA subs....

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  17. Started by Ackrite,

    Hey guys this is my first post here, love the website. Anyways, i just purchased a 2007 GMC Sierra Classic reg. cab a few months back and the stock radio is driving me crazy! What im trying to achieve is a SQ oriented system, not necessarily competition quality but enjoyable SQ for all types of music from bass heavy rap to country to classic rock and everything else in between. I would like it to sound good at both low and high volumes and when needed/wanted a lil thump. Im trying to keep the install as stock looking as possible. So here’s what ive sketched up. Please give input on what you guys think, Thanks in advance. Head Unit - Alpine INA-W900 Speakers - Hybrid Audi…

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  18. Started by freeman1,

    Hello, I heard good things about this site from the people on caraudio so I though i would give this site a try.

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  19. Started by MaddoxBay,

    Just wanted to say hi....

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  20. Started by illestG,

    new guy from hercules ca (east bay area) drive a 04 g35 sedan. currently have 2 fi ssd 10's being powered by a audiopipe apsm-1300. in about a week and a half i am getting a second 1 though so i can push 1000 wrms to each sub instead of only 300 which it is currently at. they are in a 3 cuft ported box tuned to 33. looks like a pretty awesome forum so far just from searchin around. hopefully i can find a lot of useful info.

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  21. Started by c-wordre_601,

    New to SSA hello everyone. This is where I'm @. I have a 2002 Chevy Silverado Extended Cab truck. N I want have 4x Re Audio Sxxv215D4 installed in a Blow-through. Ran by 2x Re_Audio 5000.1ZTX amps. I'm looking for best box and how many batteries and also how large of an alternator to use? N I want both "SQL"&SPL... Can anyone help me out? Bass_Knowledge

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  22. Started by ludeman,

    I'm going to purchase the Icon12D2 + SAZ-1000D Combo and have a 2.15 ported box made for my '93 prelude! Any suggestions will be greatly accepted!

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  23. Started by Peteyglad,

    Finally registered here agin. Would love to stay and chat but unfortunatley I do not get on the computer that much anymore. Hopefully I can post about once a week, but don't hold me too it:)

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  24. Started by Evan Marrs,

    Right now I have 1 Rockford t2 with a jl slash 1000 amp. I want to stay in the budget of 2500 our 3 what would you recomnd

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  25. Started by DeeCee,

    Well, I thought I'd bother to say Hi, so Hi I'm Dave from New Zealand and I am NZ distributor for Sundown Audio and working with Galen @ Indigo Audio, offering Fi, Ascendant, Kinetik and RE to the masses down under. I've been playing car audio games since 96 and previously ran the local SQ competition format here in NZ for the last 3 years. Now I'm a dealer/distributor and am currently working on a couple of demo cars as well as general installs and SPL box builds/designs etc. Anyhoo, instead of working on my accounts, I thought I'd play on the internet and show some pictures This is my big project: 1990 GT4A which will have a full interior rebuild to suit SQ and will …

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