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SPL & SQ / Fabrication

Calculations, Concepts, Designs, Theories. All General SPL Or SQ Questions Can Be Discussed Here.

  1. Started by woodguy,

    Does anyone know of any way to install subs into a chevy avalanche and still have the midgate useable? I use the thing like a truck but still want to get at least a 12 into it. I also have 3 kids so losing a seat is not an option. Help.

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  2. Started by mcbuggin,

    ok well I have been toying with the idea of 2 15's in a wall in the bug (13cf gross) but will that much air movein in their cause cancelation or something that would hurt my score more than help it. I also only have usaci comps up where I'm at so I am allowed to open my doors and such just woundering. Thank mc

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  3. Started by shotokan_teen,

    I am pretty serious about doing a blowthrough to my F-150 in the next few months. I am pretty settled on 2 18"s on 4000 watts (will be more with upgrades in the future.) I was thinking of a 4th order bandpass box for them but I want to be loud on low hertz (like around 30-35). How can I accomplish this? Also, what would be better: 2 18" or 4 15" all on 4000 watts? Like I said, I want to be loud but hit low.

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  4. http://www.nascishows.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=189 this is a db drag 2x event!! click on the link to see teh flyer and information too we will be having this event in Austin Texas!!! there will be a Tweak n Tune Saturday Sept.15, 2007 at: Sub Sonic Audio and Security 6611 North Lamar Austin, Tx 78752 512-323-9699 if you have any ?'s or information, please call 956.739.5159 or [email protected]

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  5. Started by hiloracerboy84,

    im planning on building a spl box for my 12" BL and would like some input from people with experience on a basic design to work around. for an spl box, i know people sometimes use a smaller box with more port area. my daily box is at 1.8ft^3 tuned to 33 with 26.5in of port area. approx how much port area would be ideal for this sub in say, a 1.5 cu ft box? im powering it with a hifonics bx1606d @ 1ohm and its in a 97 4runner, so anyone have ideas on tuning freq also?

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  6. Started by inapontiac,

    I plan on walling off my 00 Grand Am soon with 2 18XXXs (05 model) and I was wondering if anyone could help me out. I have a couple measurements... 41w x 34d x 34h That's the external (gross) measurements. I plan on tuning it around 30hz. I was also wondering where to put the port. This will be my semi daily driver (I have 2 vehicles), and I am not looking to hit any high numbers. I want this thing to get loud and low. Also any kind of tips/pictures/diagrams/explanations/ect. for a wall and dancefloor would be greatly appreciated. And yes, I have put some effort into this by reaching out and contacting many people so please do not respond in here if I have already …

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  7. Started by DevilDriver,

    My dash is pretty much completed. It's built to be very flat from a-pillar to a-pillar with no erratic or uncontrollable reflections. I have some ensolite ready to apply but need to consider an aesthetically pleasing way of covering it. I have considered a few different materials.... Vinyl - I would love to wrap it in vinyl, but that would do nothing as far as taming reflections. Suede - Not bad for managing reflections and certain kinds are permeable, but good suede is expensive and looks like crap as soon as it's touched. Tweed - Permeable and manages reflections well, but ugly as all sin, in my opinion. Any thoughts on a good covering material?

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  8. Started by ANeonRider,

    Sooo, it is time for some ass time in my car seat tuning the system. I need music! Every genre (besides rap please). If you have links to some FLAC torrents of said media, please link me!

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  9. Started by SouthPole1989,

    ok i am pending the idea of having an amp rack instead of a backseat ( it depends on the qoute i get) and since the amp's would be in the open i was thinking about totally enclosing it and having the top back pexiglass so since i think to think totally through i was looking at ventliation for it since has been hot out latley ( i live in florida) and i am wondering what others with amp racks have used to. first i was thinking 12v fans but then i thought that i would need a exit hole for the air to move out. then i started looking at Liquid Cooling for computers since computers are 12v. and that is all i could think of.

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  10. Started by turtles1118,

    looking around for some round tubing to fit an 18 inch sub, i had seen someone who has done this befor on the Mach 5 Audio test bed site but I cant find that site any more. If any one has done any thing like this befor tips and how to measure air space would be a big help. Thanks.

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  11. Started by johnnylemoine,

    im would like to know if port are is THAT important. freind of mine has a BL 12, he wants to buy a box that another friend built, but the port area is under 12 sq inches per cube. the sub that was in the box before sounded pretty good. just wondering if the port are being a lil small is restricting output or SQ in any noticeable way. its off by like 8 sq inches. thanks

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  12. Started by tejcurrent,

    Ok, well I just got a newer vehicle (2001 chevy tahoe). After spending my limit to upgrade my substage, I had my alpine 9831 from about 2-3 years ago die on me. I am thinking I'll get a cda-9887 to replace is since it will be pretty much a drop in change, and I can save some of my older cables. I'm really not that happy with the eq it has, so I'm considering adding one in there. I've never done this before, and while I've been researching it everyone has a different opinion as to what I should look for, so any suggestions will be appreciated. I have been considering adding 2 sets of 6.5 components up front, so I can keep my factory look without a large pod sticking out f…

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  13. Started by Lord Baccus,

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  14. Started by skress,

    Im looking to get a good SQ setup. Ive narrowed my options to the SSA Icon 12 or a Fi Q 12. Whichever one I get will be powered by a Cadence TXA-1000D amp. I cant decide on which one, hopefully somebody here will be able to help me decide. I listen to hard rock/metal almost exclusively and I drive a 97 2 dr Exploder. So, which has the best SQ with the most output? Thanks, Mo Also, if I get the BP option on the Fi Q and still just run that same amp would it make a difference?

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  15. Started by Bulldog,

    I am a novice and I have heard it discussed about "tuning" to 30-35 htz. How is this accomplished?

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  16. Started by astein3,

    Lets see em guys. I wanna know how you guys cram bass into these small areas. Post pics of your single cab setups: amps, speakers, whatever...

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  17. Started by Flipx99,

    I currently have Rainbow Cal27 tweeters and Rainbow Profi Kick midbass. I am looking for a midrange to make a "hybrid" 3way frontstage (that words seems rather redundant ) I have a profi crossover and the intent was to place the tweeter and small dome midrange quite close to each other in the kickpanel, while the midbass is in the door. The midbass will be in the door. The specs on the midrange need to be a 2" dome with ~ 1" mounting depth and 4 ohms (because of the crossover, I am unsure how the crossover point will be affected by an 8 ohm midrange. I feel that my 880 should be able to t/a the midrange and tweeter because they are so close together, they will act as on…

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  18. Started by Koridan,

    I am getting two Maw-15's and I was wanting to put them in a Ported Enclosure tuned to 30hz. But I drive a 1996 Ford Taurus and I'm worried I will come up a little short on Trunk Space. Any Ideas for the box Or do those subs sound good enough in a Sealed Enclosure? Thanks In Advance Guys. ~MadroX

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  19. Simple. All anyone would have to do to receive competitor pricing is say "i do local comps". Hell if this were a way to get dealer pricing or even near it EVERYONE would say so. This kind of marketing is not in the companies best interest in any way shape or form. MSRP is where the money is at,.....period. What makes a person a decent candidate? One who actually listens to the questions he has asked. Done his homework, built 3026 different enclosures, pissed off his wife, neglected his kids, spent his college money, given up all hope of daily music, uses a product that can actually "get loud", is prepared to spend 1/4 of what he makes on traveling/admission/equip…

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  20. Started by Lord Baccus,

    where should i start ? i have a newer truck 1996' 2 door Chevy 2500 x-cab. bench seat 60/40 amp is a Massive p3000.1 subs are Pap WMD-SPL 1000rms ea. anyone have expierance with this truck ???

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  21. Started by Canaan,

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  22. i compete in 2 different Forums http://tbp.20m.com/ and http://soundandimage.20m.com/ i have i copied this from e-mail with Team SoundStream: When you decide to compete in a much broader area maybe we can discuss the possibility of a sponsorship. But as long as you keep your competition to a local area then there isn

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  23. Started by MKader17,

    I'm making a box and the port needs to turn. is it pretty simple like so... thanks...

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  24. Started by teamsolo,

    i got a box that is 40x32x17 and trying to tune it to 32hz can someone help me find how big i need the port hole

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  25. Started by MKader17,

    I'm looking to build a nice ported box for my L7 and make it loud. Problem is I really don't know much about ported boxes or the tricks to making a good SPL box. Kicker reccomends between 1.75 and 3.25 cu ft ported, but no tuning frequencys. The box will be sitting in the back seat of my 1990 extended cab Silverado. What would be differences between a round port and slot port, and what would be an optimal Frequency to tune it at. thanks for any advice, hopefully I can pull my ol' truck into s comp and put up some decent numbers

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