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General Audio

An Open Forum Dedicated To all audio questions that do not fall under the other specific categories.

  1. Started by ILuvJDM,

    I currently have a single ICON 12" powered by a SAE-1000D. It's fun and everything but after I tell people how much money and time I spent on it, they're not THAT impressed. Not once has anyone said it sounded bad, but they just have heard louder. They all say it sounds amazing (SQ wise) and say it can hit lows impressively compared to their generic kicker subs etc.... Anyways I was wondering if there are any pics or build threads of Silverados without a backseat and a tasteful box in it's place. I'm still debating on what to do, but I have no problem taking out the backseat and having a 2 seater truck, because if I had it my way I would've gotten a regular cab short bed …

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  2. I have been thinking of different designs. Is there any issues with mounting a subwoofer in the inside port wall facing the port? I know the velocity from the port would be directed across the face of the sub, would this cause cancellation? Or would it depend on volume of the port? Any input is appreciated. Chad

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  3. Started by Basshead956,

    alright guys so I'm getting my alternator within a month, and getting ready tear apart my ride and redo my whole wiring (to get rid on an alternator wine) and to complete my car with all sky high. anyways, wanted to switch my enclosure to birch wood with the fact that it is lighter than mdf and that natural look, looks a whole lot better the way i have my enclosure right now its tuned to 33hz, subs pointing upward port towards the back, love how it sounds (gets down, windshield flexes) on 3 10's so my other option was to make an enclosure and seal my trunk having subs and port pointing forward, never tried it but i have seen some videos of some enclosures ge…

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  4. it seems like its just me and the shops ......... i need some face to face help with my recent install. maybe you know somebody that kicks car audio ass but works out of their garage?!?! thanks kids

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  5. Started by Dan208,

    I noticed this problem starting about a week ago. My sub will lose output by about half and play like that for a while, then start pounding again. It doesn't seem to matter if the volume is high or low. I checked all the wiring going into the amp and everything is tight. Took the sub out of the box and recrimped everything. I'm running the stock HU, an MTX RFL600D and a 10" Clarion SW1051. Amp is only running at 4 ohms (rated 300 watts @ 4 ohms). Stock electrical also. Lights don't dim at all. I've got a spare sub laying around, but it's a 12" and I don't have a box for it and no means to whip up a temporary box. What's the best way to start eliminating what the problem c…

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  6. Started by 944guy,

    Hey guys I currently have a DMX12 just laying around thought I should build a box for it. Was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this driver before or had any ideas on box dimensions for it. I know nothing about this sub I got it on a trade = to $150 and it has never been used. I have no info on what car this will go into but it will be for street beats in a ported box so any dimensions you guys want to throw at me I will probably do.

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  7. Started by dub26z,

    does anyone know of any soundoffs or any car audio shows coming up in the next few months or so in phoenix az?is there any sites that list that information i always miss them..

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  8. I cant find one to save my life. Ive sanded and sanded and cant find a place. Anyone know any tricks?

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  9. I cant find one to save my life. Ive sanded and sanded and cant find a place. Anyone know any tricks?

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  10. I've been in the subwoofer game since I was 17 and I'm 27 now. I have never managed to figure out how to get a subwoofer to really KICK for rock/metal, it only seems to be hip hop or techno music that makes a subwoofer noticeable. My questions are: 1. Is this more related to the production of rock/metal albums? 2. Do I just need to throw more power at my system? I'm only using an Infinity Kappa Perfect 12.1 in a sealed 1.25 cube box right now with an older Sony XM3001SXD amp(600w @ 2ohm). 3. Do you know a trick I don't?

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  11. Started by gearstix,

    Anybody deal with AudioSavings? There Canada shipping policy seems.. ok. "Canada Shipping: All shipping to Canada will receive lightning quick 2-3 day DHL air delivery and brokerage will be prepaid, saving you a lot of money!"

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  12. Started by benz280se,

    i have a mecedes benz 560sec with 2 12' fi ssd's running off of a crossfire vr2000d with the port of the box firing thru the rear deck. i have never had a car with a sunroof and i am about to have this one repaired. the cable to open it came loose. do any of you have sunroofs with serious beats? i am not competing so this question is more of a daily thing. have any of you had to have them permanently sealed because the sound broke them? i was thinking if i just vent the sunroof a little while playing it wouldnt cause damage or also of angling the port more forward instead of upward to minimize the stress on the roof.. i would hate to get my sunroof working for the sound…

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  13. Started by Spencerk,

    I am in Chicago for the GFs birthday and I was hoping to that maybe their would be some audio shops around here with a term lab. I havent had the new box on the mic yet and I don't really want to go shopping all day anybody round here or been here that might know??

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  14. Started by lmxd5120,

    hey my jbl 1200 amp doesnt have a subsonic filter and im going to run a fi bl 18in in a ported box at 32 herts anybody know where i can buy a subsonic filter? and also what to set it at

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  15. Started by chainsaw,

    I live in baton rouge and wanna get metered. There is a shop in Denham Springs that charges $10 per run to get metered. Does anybody own a term lab or some other spl meter and wanna help me get some input on what my system can do? Thanks guys

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  16. Started by daviddto,

    Just curious if anyone has ordered any items from this company before? I ordered a beanie from them around Christmas time and it arrived quickly . I ordered a sweat shirt from them in early February and my item has still not arrived. I have e mailed them 2 times and all I have gotten is the automatic response. Not sure what to think about this company...

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  17. Started by ShaneSauce,

    My tar based sound deadening fell off my panels a while back.. Anybody use the spray/brush on spectrum? Is it worth it?

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  18. Started by ramos,

    From time to time I come across old drivers. A lot of which are so old, finding listed t/s parameters is impossible. So I have started the search for a way to test for t/s parameters myself. Which lead me to parts express and the woofer tester 2. Anybody had any experience with this thing ? How accurate are the measurements it provides ? Is there any other cheaper more accurate way to test t/s parameters ? Any help would be much appreciated. here's a link to the woofer tester 2. http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.c...tnumber=390-802

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  19. does anybody have experience with the trunk space of a zx3 2002 ford focus? i guess it doesnt have to necessarily be 2002, but at least the same body style. Im recommending the BTL to my friend based on his goals and because im a Fi fan. he wants to be as loud as he can get with one btl, and hes pretty noob so immediately he assumed the 18 would be best for him. so what im asking is does anyone know if a box big enough for an 18 will fit in the focus's trunk? i dont have the dimensions, although i might later on when i talk to him. and it can take up the whole trunk except a lil room for the amp (most likely going to be an audioque 1200d.) hes probably just gonna be…

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  20. Started by BigSean,

    Anyone in the York Pa area or close running 10k plus and available for a demo? Thanks

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  21. Started by wannabang,

    I love their beats, but no one else I know likes 'em (same with Brokencyde/Dot Dot Curve/Hyper Crush...) . Just thought I'd ask: Anyone? On second thought.. Should have posted in "off topic".

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  22. Started by splxtreme,

    OK, I know I'm impatient, and I'm not saying SSA is taking too long, I'd rather wait for something that is going to be this awesome versus them rushing and giving me something that might fall apart. But, I was just curious the average time people waited to get their sub. 21+ days could mean 2 months for all I know. I'm trying to keep myself busy right now getting wires pulled and the box built, and hopefully time will pass faster. I'm just hoping the 14 days i've waited so far means I'm half way done:)

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  23. Started by mikey5472,

    I need someone to do a kerf port for me. Or help me do it. Thanks, Mikey

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  24. Started by 02BlackOnBlackSS,

    I can't find an amp to match my TT2250D, so I am looking for a VX2200 to match my VX3002. Anybody got the hook up? Oh yeah, if you want my TT2250D I am selling it for $325 shipped.

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  25. Started by Ohjay,

    So, this is about the only event that I know of even remotely close enough for me to drive to. I will be there (hopefully my Bronco will be done) along with my brother and possibly more people we know around here (Seminole). Hoping this will be a good time and we will be able to demo. I called but got no information whatsoever, I just emailed them to find out some info. I will post up anything I find out. Has anyone else been to one of these events?

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