SnowDrifter
-
Posts
14640 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
144
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Events
Media Demo
Store
Collections
Videos
Everything posted by SnowDrifter
-
Reading about this new drug called krokodil... Scary stuff. Don't do drugs m'kay?
- Show previous comments 4 more
-
Krokodil was in my stocking... Its not bad. Only gave up half my leg....
-
That's now new by any means, it's been in Russia for the past 10 years or so. Gotta love a drug that sounds like it eats you.....and then eats you xD
-
Its okay in moderation.
-
Not an issue wired in parallel. If you were wired in series, that would be a different story -
Looool just crimp it with your teeth and call it good
-
Cost involved The one-uppers People who hate/say something is wrong because X wasn't done how they like it, even though it's a valid way of doing so. Folks who talk about stuff they have no idea about
-
wattage difference at -10db vs -5db vs 0db
SnowDrifter replied to Smoove's topic in SMD Distortion Detector (DD-1) Topics
Set according to your old school tracks and turn down the sub level on your head unit a few notches when you play decaf -
wattage difference at -10db vs -5db vs 0db
SnowDrifter replied to Smoove's topic in SMD Distortion Detector (DD-1) Topics
Voltage output of the amp will be higher at -5db RCA voltage will remain the same Vehicle's running voltage: It takes power to make power. -
wattage difference at -10db vs -5db vs 0db
SnowDrifter replied to Smoove's topic in SMD Distortion Detector (DD-1) Topics
If the song is much louder, it means that it was the wrong track. Example 1: You are playing a song with a -7db bass line. And you set your gain with a (for example) -3db track. Think of it that your amp now has a +3db amplification. But +3db -7db from the song still leaves you with a -4db deficit in output power from the amp. Example 2: You are playing a song with a -5db bass line(Typical of "decaf" music). And you set your gain with a -5db track. Your amp now has a +5db amplification. -5db from the song +5db amplification from the amp nets out to be -0db -- you are getting full power out of the amp without clipping. Example 3: You are playing a song with a -5db bass line. And you set your gain with a -10db track. Your amp now has a +10db amplification. -5db from the song +10db amplification nets out to be +5db. Since you cannot exceed 0db, you are now 5db into clipping. I can get a picture if you would like, but what that means is you are clipping fairly significantly -
wattage difference at -10db vs -5db vs 0db
SnowDrifter replied to Smoove's topic in SMD Distortion Detector (DD-1) Topics
You can also think of it like this... -5db will end up with a gain setting 316% higher than -0db. Or about 78% louder. And -10db will have a setting 1,000% higher than -0, sounding ~3x as loud as -0. But amps have a limit, you can't exceed the rail voltage (clipping). So those numbers are for the most part meaningless, and I would refer to my previous post about being familiar with what you listen to and choosing a track accordingly -
wattage difference at -10db vs -5db vs 0db
SnowDrifter replied to Smoove's topic in SMD Distortion Detector (DD-1) Topics
Wattage out depends in things beyond just the gain setting. Eliminating electrical and reactive load from the explanation, all those do is give you a gain setting based on a given musical amplitude. Its up to you to decide which tone to use. When done properly, they should all put out the same power because you picked the proper track based on your listening needs. Using a -0 db track when you listen to rock will leave so much head room that you'll never see any power out of the amp. Using -10 when listening to decaf will give you a clipped signal. Make sense? There is no hard and fast answer because there is more than the amplitude of the dd-1's tracks to consider -
S series are the lightweight racing batteries. I'd go with the D series. More lead, should be better for daily
-
A buddy has a box, 2.6 cuft @26. Plays lows real well and sounds smooth. But dies off above around 38hz. Mechanical power handling is around 600-800 watts
-
Anyone else peak below 30hz with the windows down?
- Show previous comments 1 more
-
Wtf did I just read? lol
-
im drunk
-
i peak through the window…
-
What's your standard of "low"?
- Show previous comments 15 more
-
25-28hz i just love the doorpanel flex that comes with it too lol
-
When she can't bring it any lower and has trouble bringing it back up
-
Sharpen your wire cutters and do it now! Can't believe I nevrr did this before. Can cut through 0ga with 1 hand
-
So I wake up this morning with a lightbulb by my bedside. No clue where it came from. Maybe I had a good idea?
-
Impressive numbers
-
I know how to stop equipment from blowing. Fill it with expanding foam! It traps the blue smoke. If no blue smoke gets out it will never break.
-
I know how to stop equipment from blowing. Fill it with expanding foam! It traps the blue smoke. If no blue smoke gets out it will never break.
-
Off topic? Vapor-mania? I missed something
-
Anyone here into "life hacks?" I have a couple I can share if there's interest
- Show previous comments 3 more
-
Could make a good thread, everyone posts up theirs
-
Threadthreadthread!!!
-
Bout to make it for him if he doesn't.
-
In a "troll" mood today. Makes things entertaining
-
They aren't the exact screws, but the ones I use are pretty meaty. Spax #14 multi material construction screw. Can get it from home depot, and it's the biggest size I can fit through my basket without having to drill it out. They come in a small green container with a clear plastic front cover
-
How do people not know the difference between parallel and series?
.gif){kind=small}
lol jk I'm lucky if I don't use a hand-held hack saw.
