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  1. I normally wouldn't post here BUT:

    I get asked the question ALL the time if you're an asshole or not. It's frustrating even for me that people think that's the case but it's really not. I actually thought it was pretty awesome with the SOTM stuff I won that you signed all of it and stuff.. I even tried calling you with that number you have on your card to thank you as well. lol

    Anyways, let the haters hate bro

  2. What do I think? That even if you had a termlab there the guy would say his shits louder, or even if he didnt act like he was louder that he wouldn't give up the truck. Tell him you want it in writing and notarized.

    How would you propose that being done? That's like getting a contract that says if I win a street race against you, I win your car.

    It's illegal and you can't do that. It would basically be on his honor. Which I doubt he has any if he's making such a foolish bet to begin with.

  3. No offense, and not that I would direct anyone to a different site or forum, but I believe Crescendo has its own section on CACO. Would not going to the source be more efficient to find the answers you are looking for? Even if you were to get posts in here would it not be the same answers you have been receiving? Getting the information directly from the manufactuer is your best option.

    I basically am the source. I asked Navid directly when I saw this post. He gave me the response I posted above to copy paste.

    Well that answers that then!

    Is Navid the owner of Crescendo?

    yes

    Thanks Freshman, I believe that should answer everyone's questions then! Thanks Owners!

    No problem!

  4. No offense, and not that I would direct anyone to a different site or forum, but I believe Crescendo has its own section on CACO. Would not going to the source be more efficient to find the answers you are looking for? Even if you were to get posts in here would it not be the same answers you have been receiving? Getting the information directly from the manufactuer is your best option.

    I basically am the source. I asked Navid directly when I saw this post. He gave me the response I posted above to copy paste.

  5. I'd check with Robin @ BassHeadsEnt

    [email protected]

    Or not.

    why not?

    He may be a bit more well versed in the art of designing a 6th now but I wouldn't know.

    I went to him for my first 6th order and had it built up from his design. 2 18's, IA Wardens with 2 Addictive Audio 500.1s. Let's be conservative and say 6000rms and it was doing 149db, and smoke was billowing out of the box because they would heat up so fast.

    When I messaged him about it, he blew it off like it was completely normal. Sorry but that is not a normal score for that power and those subs especially with that speed of them heating up.

  6. I'm not using a step down anyway, so theirs no point in arguing about it in this thread. I ask the question just to see what you guess thought. Yes curiosity got the best of me plus I was bored at work. Also I have a 330 alt on my car to help run my Mids and highs, yes I know it's overkill but I got a great deal, bc I packaged it with the other alternator, bracket, and voltage regulator. Also, I still haven't got my batteries bc I've been busy. I didn't order them off line. I bought them from a friend of mine (beau boren). Some of you may know him. But when I finally get all my equipment I'll be running 2 18s (haven't decided which ones yet) on 4 Memphis mc1.2500s. I have one more 2500 to buy and then I'll decide on subs. If you reas this entire post then you are truly a car audio fan/addict lol :)

    Good choice not to run them. If you are looking at running that kind of power then I support your switch to the big 16v. You did ask for opinions on the subject though so I gave my honest opinion above. I have been running 16v for over a year now so I know all of the pros as well as the cons to having it.

  7. I've heard of those kinetiks failing more then step-downs.

    The Kinetiks don't fail. The user does. Granted they have a 12 volt post which looks quite inviting to use for your mids and highs and car to use. However, I've noticed that by using that 12 volt post on the HC16V it pretty much brings your life span of the batteries down to a few months. They also don't like people leaving their external regulators hooked up all night. Once you completely drain them like that, it's time to buy new ones.

    But, if you take care of them and disregard the 12v post and don't leave a draw on them for days at a time without recharging them, they will last just as long as an XS power. I've had mine for about 6 months with no issues what soever and they still rest as high as the day I got them.

  8. No point at all going 16v unless you have something ridiculous in your car or your a competitor. I don't really know what you have but I run 16v daily and never really have an issue with it. The only issues I have are with the 12v side.. Never run step downs or your going to be spending a lot of money and energy fixing it all of the time.

    Explain to me how people like dbdon run step-downs daily and has no problem. What will you be fixing all the time? As for running it only for competing and such, I disagree with that too. Unless you are running a 2k watt system in the trunk with no plans to upgrade, I think it's worth it. I'm heavily considering 18v daily, because charging at a higher voltage when all you have the space for is two alts is, IMO, completely worth it. More power from alts, more power from amps. Is it a headache? Yes. Is it worth it? Depends on who you're asking. I think it is.

    If I could explain to you how people like dbdon run steo-downs daily and have no problems, I would probably not have any problems myself now would I?

    As far as what I said about 16v being pointless unless you have something ridiculous or a competitor, well... to do a proper 16v install and not do some crap with step downs which lower your 12v voltage or harrison labs flux capacitors, you are going to incur some costs. For a PROPER install, you will need a minimum of two alternators. One 12 volt and one 16 volt as well as a bracket for them. Lets not forget that you will need 16 volt batteries which run at much lower capacity than 12 volt batteries meaning you will need more to get the same reserve. I know that amperage goes up with voltage yaya but that still doesn't suffice for a battery half the size.

    So with that being said, do you really want to take your 5000 watt system and spend a few grand upgrading the electrical system when you can just buy another 5000 watt amp and keep everything on 12v?

    tl;dr -

    step downs fail.

    proper 16v will cost more than upgrading 12v with a smaller system.

  9. No point at all going 16v unless you have something ridiculous in your car or your a competitor. I don't really know what you have but I run 16v daily and never really have an issue with it. The only issues I have are with the 12v side.. Never run step downs or your going to be spending a lot of money and energy fixing it all of the time.

  10. He is a total f-ing scammer, my buddy ordered a bracket in January and still hasnt got it and he wont answer any emails or phone calls. I say we all drive to this guys house and show him whats up

    If that's the case, I am going to work on getting him banned from PayPal. It's ridiculous. He still hasn't responded to me.

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