I've actually played around with different delays with the old cap/diode method and my Crossfire 2 channel also pops if it's on when you turn the head unit on so I was still getting dinged because when the judge turned it off it wouldn't pop, but it would if he turned it back on. But those are SPL amps so guess you can't expect super quiet operation.
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2006 Rookie of the Year • State Champion 06, 07, 08, 11 • World Finals 2nd place 06, 07, 08, 09
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best decay I've ever seen. makes me wonder if it's a case of the ms8 pulling down modes well, the install, or just John's mads skills (a combinations of it all).
I hated to tell you how to say a word, but you can't walk around saying impotence as freely as you were. lol!
Next time I'd like to flip the box over and see if it makes a difference. The subs I'm running have a high FS and the box size pushes the impedance UP (right near the crossover point). Downfiring boxes help flatten the impedance too. Not to take away from the MS8 (or my mad skillz) but I think it's a function of install.
Speaking of impedance...give me a bit of credit.
I WASN'T saying impotence.
I WAS saying impa-dense
Which ISN'T impede-ance (the correct way)
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Do you know the difference between education and experience? Education is when you read the fine print; experience is what you get when you don't.
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lol. I wish I could have been there for that discussion.
I enjoyed talking with everyone one. I am mad that I missed hearing the steel wheel civic, hopefully next time. And the Murano, John you obviously took the red pill and are good with it, hope to hear it next time too. Dave, you must feel bad for the tweeter pod mistake, but the Imagines sounded great and only way to go is up. I have a feeling Chuck is going to do great things with the new stuff he has planned.
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Shameless plug, but to anyone who wanted to hear more cars and hang out without the additional money or pressure of competition, Ally and I are having a DIYMA get together in Atlanta next weekend. Here's three link to the thread with more details: Atlanta GTG
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lol. I wish I could have been there for that discussion.
I enjoyed talking with everyone one. I am mad that I missed hearing the steel wheel civic, hopefully next time. And the Murano, John you obviously took the red pill and are good with it, hope to hear it next time too. Dave, you must feel bad for the tweeter pod mistake, but the Imagines sounded great and only way to go is up. I have a feeling Chuck is going to do great things with the new stuff he has planned.
Thanks Josh. I don't mind the mistake too much...just wish I could figure out how to get some decent soundstage w/o resorting to time alignment. I mean, I'm plannign on adding that, but I want to get as much image as I can before going that way, so that I'm augmenting/improving an already solid install.
I have not yet begun to fight!
Nice to meet you btw. We'll have to have lunch at some point in the not-too-distant future.
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Wish I could make it.
There is a price for everything...
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Shameless plug, but to anyone who wanted to hear more cars and hang out without the additional money or pressure of competition, Ally and I are having a DIYMA get together in Atlanta next weekend. Here's three link to the thread with more details: Atlanta GTG
Hope to see some of you there!
sorry, but i can not do back to back weekends...i have family duties to attend to this weekend. maybe something next month in atl or maybe chattaboggie?
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OH and BTW, big thank you to everyone for being so approachable and friendly. I was a stressed out noob but by the end of the day everybody just seemed like friends. I was glad to see the OVER 30 crowd representin, LOL. Big thanks go out to everyone that listened to my car and made suggestions. I especially want to thank a few people, I nicknamed you to keep track of you in my head sorry, Big Dave Arkle, Nissan John, Steely Erin, TV's N Tahoe, Work Truck Scott, Grayson, Not that big Bubba aka Kelly, Steve Cook and Ally (thank you for being very honest, it does have a harsh midrange!). I look forward to seeing everyone again sooon!!!! Peace Gil Black Si
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OH and BTW, big thank you to everyone for being so approachable and friendly. I was a stressed out noob but by the end of the day everybody just seemed like friends. I was glad to see the OVER 30 crowd representin, LOL. Big thanks go out to everyone that listened to my car and made suggestions. I especially want to thank a few people, I nicknamed you to keep track of you in my head sorry, Big Dave Arkle, Nissan John, Steely Erin, TV's N Tahoe, Work Truck Scott, Grayson, Not that big Bubba aka Kelly, Steve Cook and Ally (thank you for being very honest, it does have a harsh midrange!). I look forward to seeing everyone again sooon!!!! Peace Gil Black Si
Yeah, it was my first time competing/meeting people from here. Everyone I talked to was great. Almost had an introduction and subsequent falling out due to a basketball logo but, luckily, physical injury was avoided. Everyone was really easy to get along with and helpful. I will definitely be looking out for the next one.
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^ anytime.
you can make it cost under $100...
Erin, Could you point me in the direction to "build" an rta like yours? It's too much of a PITA to get ahold of a friend of a friend to mess with mine.
Great talking with the folks I got to talk to, but the problem is always there's not enough time to see and hear it all. See ya'll at SBN.
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Thanks to everyone who came out to support MECA and SQ competition in General. It was an impressive turn out for the 1st show of the year and I hope to see the growth continue
It was especially encouraging to see many new faces in the lanes. Lots of potential representing the future of car audio competition.
Thanks for allowing me to judge your vehicles and also thank to everyone so being very patient throughout the day. 21 cars and 3 judges can lead to a long day--but we finished up pretty quickly all things considered.
2010 MECA Extreme World champion,
2005 IASCA World Champion Pro 600+
2010 MECA Mike Baylor Sportsmanship Award
2011 MECA SQL Spirit Award
2012 MECA SQL Judge of The Year
2012 IASCA FINALS SQ/INSTALL Judge
2012 USACi Japan Finals Judge
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Anybody remember????
I donot remember. but Results should be posted on the MECA Website by the end of the week
2010 MECA Extreme World champion,
2005 IASCA World Champion Pro 600+
2010 MECA Mike Baylor Sportsmanship Award
2011 MECA SQL Spirit Award
2012 MECA SQL Judge of The Year
2012 IASCA FINALS SQ/INSTALL Judge
2012 USACi Japan Finals Judge
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the turnout was awesome. first FF I've been to and was really surprised at the turnout. A lot of folks I've never seen before (though, admittedly, I only attended two shows last year and one was as a spectator).
I was really surprised at how good everyone's cars sounded. usually the newcomers have cars that are really bad (mine was horrible for at least a year) but I thought every car I listened to had a great starting point if not already sounding excellent.
I hope everyone was able to learn something to help them improve their own listening experience; not just scores.
To those whose cars I listened to, I hope I was able to provide you some feedback to move forward. Admittedly, I don't have golden ears but I try my best to help when I can.
I plan to be at the April Fool's Fest but not 100%.
All you guys who attended this should consider coming to Steve Cook's event at his shop in Florence, AL on May 6. I'll be there with bells on barring anything unforeseen.
It's only about an hour from my house, if that.
Also, I've been kicking around the idea of throwing together an impromptu meet at my house sometime in April. Nothing major. Just offering the place up for everyone to come and hang out for the day. Would anyone be interested in coming out? If enough folks are interested, I'll talk to the Mrs about it.
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I especially want to thank a few people, I nicknamed you to keep track of you in my head sorry, Big Dave Arkle, Nissan John, Steely Erin, TV's N Tahoe, Work Truck Scott, Grayson, Not that big Bubba aka Kelly, Steve Cook and Ally (thank you for being very honest, it does have a harsh midrange!). I look forward to seeing everyone again sooon!!!! Peace Gil Black Si
Glad I could help with something. It's good to get feedback and improve on it right away - I just got done with my first re-tune taking into account all the suggestions still fresh in my mind. Already much better, in my opinion. Hope you can do the same!
Erin - I would love to have a get together at your place again like last year. That one was also a great turnout. Hope it works. I need you to get a listen to my car, as well...
05 Monte Carlo - new trunk install (again!) 6.12.13; we find out if Plexiglas is bulletproof Audible Physics, Acoustic Elegance, Alpine, Melodic Acoustic, Mosconi, Zapco
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