Shizzon Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 I am currently writing a technical report for my writing 227 class on increasing the quality of a stock stereo, this survey is on of my first hand research sources that I will be using for this report. If you could please fill out the survey it would help me out a lot. The class says to shoot for about 100 filled out surveys, so that’s what I’m going for. It does not matter how much you know on car electronics, anyone and everyone is welcome to fill one out. Please just post your filled out surveys below. Thank you very much. How long have you been involved in car audio? Approximately how much money (retail) do you have in your system? What kind of system do you have? ( sq, sql, spl ) On a scale of 1-10, how important would you say that a vehicles Charging/electrical system is? On a scale of 1-10, how much does the enclosure matter for a subwoofer? What kind of enclosure are your sub(s) currently in. (Sealed, vented, band-pass, other) Approximately how much power (RMS) does your system have? In your opinion, what is the most important and overlooked aspect of car audio in regards of increasing sound quality/output? How much (if any) sound deadening is used in your vehicle? Please write the features/properties that you look for in each of the following components Head Units: Component Speakers: Amplifiers: Subwoofers: Batteries/Power Cells: Please list your favorite brand names for car audio products. (Ex. Alpine, RE, Fi) once again, thank you for the help, it is greatly appreciated! Quote 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Head Unit: Alpine 9885 with full speed ipod connect and Sirius Satellite radio Front Stage: Focal polyglass 165 V2 6 1/2" Rear Fill: Focal Acess 165 CA1 6 1/2" coaxial's Component Amp: JL 300/4 Subwoofer Amp: JL 1000/1v2 Subwoofer: JL 13W7 in JL spec ported box Electrical: Ohio generators 200A alternator + optima yellowtop For Sale: JL e1200, JL e2150, JL 12w3v2 in sealed box PM me if interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolwazabi Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 (edited) 3 years almost i think $600 if that SPL "daily, no comps" 10 10 ported 7 cubes 35hz 1500 sub, 200 coax not sure EQ, high voltage, dvd, mp3, graphics, internal amp to fill in the gaps that the subwoofer frequency doesn't hit and need to be a softer material cone for a fuller sound "oppose to metal or harder cones" fuse rating, size, class, options, looks cool a + size, DVC, rated conservatively, and recone <--- a must CCA and overall bang/buck FI,RF,Kicker,Pioneer, atomic good luck on the survey Edited November 12, 2007 by Coolwazabi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emperorjj1 Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 How long have you been involved in car audio? ~4years Approximately how much money (retail) do you have in your system? $8750 What kind of system do you have? ( sq, sql, spl ) SQL On a scale of 1-10, how important would you say that a vehicles Charging/electrical system is? 10 On a scale of 1-10, how much does the enclosure matter for a subwoofer? 10 What kind of enclosure are your sub(s) currently in. (Sealed, vented, band-pass, other) Ported Approximately how much power (RMS) does your system have? +6000 In your opinion, what is the most important and overlooked aspect of car audio in regards of increasing sound quality/output? Chraging system How much (if any) sound deadening is used in your vehicle? working 100sqft of damp pro/hush mat, 3 sheets overkill and 5 sheets lux liner Please write the features/properties that you look for in each of the following components Head Units: DVD-audio, +5v, dvd video, 5.1, low impendance, good/clean overall look Component Speakers: clean sound Amplifiers: RF logo Subwoofers: loud and clean Batteries/Power Cells: AH and CCA Please list your favorite brand names for car audio products. Ohio Gen, Rockford fosgate, Kinetik, RE Quote J. JMy CardomainFINISHED COBALT SS/SC DUAL ALTERNATOR PICS theres no such thing as too expensive when it comes to upgrades like that, because imo if you are gonna spend to upgrade then do it correctly rather then be a cheap ass ricer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godsmack Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 How long have you been involved in car audio?- about 10 years Approximately how much money (retail) do you have in your system? currently about 2 grand What kind of system do you have? ( sq, sql, spl )- LSQ On a scale of 1-10, how important would you say that a vehicles Charging/electrical system is?-10 On a scale of 1-10, how much does the enclosure matter for a subwoofer?-10 What kind of enclosure are your sub(s) currently in. (Sealed, vented, band-pass, other)-vented Approximately how much power (RMS) does your system have?- currently at 1500 watts.......will be 6000 soon LOL In your opinion, what is the most important and overlooked aspect of car audio in regards of increasing sound quality/output? Clear tuning How much (if any) sound deadening is used in your vehicle? none right now Please write the features/properties that you look for in each of the following components Head Units: RCA voltage, reliability, flexablity to adapt Component Speakers: ways to power (2 way vs one way), clearity and output capabilityies of the mids Amplifiers: reliability, amperage draw, ability to take 'burps' ar low ohm levels Subwoofers: coil configuration, power handling, ease of terminal usage, strength of componants used to make product Batteries/Power Cells: durability, size variety Please list your favorite brand names for car audio products. (Ex. Alpine, RE, Fi) Sundown, ***, Pioneer, Kicker, Tsunami, and Focal Hope this helped Quote "No poor dumb bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He did it by making the other poor dumb bastard for his country." George Patton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyne151 Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 (edited) I've been into it since I was 15... so 7years. Approximately how much money (retail) do you have in your system? Retail wise: i don't even want to think... last time I figured somewhere like $4000 What kind of system do you have? ( sq, sql, spl ) SQL? idk... it's what sounds good to ME. On a scale of 1-10, how important would you say that a vehicles Charging/electrical system is? 10... absolute 10. I do electrical upgrades in all my cars before I even add anything. On a scale of 1-10, how much does the enclosure matter for a subwoofer? Another 10... without a good box... where are you going to be. What kind of enclosure are your sub(s) currently in. (Sealed, vented, band-pass, other) Vented... 4ft^3 tuned to 34. Approximately how much power (RMS) does your system have? 1700wrms In your opinion, what is the most important and overlooked aspect of car audio in regards of increasing sound quality/output? Sound deadening and electical upgrades. How much (if any) sound deadening is used in your vehicle? Dynamat Extreme... I get it cheap at work. And a couple gallons of sludge I got from an install. Please write the features/properties that you look for in each of the following components Head Units: Depends on the install... if they aren't amping the speakers I always look for a HPF filter... eq... etc. Component Speakers: Not a whole lot... I go by what they sound like to my ear. Amplifiers: Warranty and where the amps are made. Subwoofers: RMS... recommended enclosure size... warranty... how easy it is to get shit warrantied. Batteries/Power Cells: CCA and size. Please list your favorite brand names for car audio products. (Ex. Alpine, RE, Fi) Kicker, Memphis, Pioneer, Boston, Diamond, JL(hate on!, but at what I pay for it... they aren't bad). Edited November 12, 2007 by Shyne151 Quote -Installer for Duke's Car Stereo 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix - Ported Eaton M90 S/C, 3.5" pulley, XS Power Headers, 1.9 Rockers, FWI, Poly Motor Mounts, Custom Tune. RF T1000-1bdCP and T400-4 Boston Acoustics SPG 555 Kenwood eXcelon 995 RF Punch 6.5" components and MB Quart Premium 6x9"s Powermaster Alternator, YellowTop D34, Vmax CT1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shizzon Posted November 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Some more would be really helpful, thanks guys! Quote 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Head Unit: Alpine 9885 with full speed ipod connect and Sirius Satellite radio Front Stage: Focal polyglass 165 V2 6 1/2" Rear Fill: Focal Acess 165 CA1 6 1/2" coaxial's Component Amp: JL 300/4 Subwoofer Amp: JL 1000/1v2 Subwoofer: JL 13W7 in JL spec ported box Electrical: Ohio generators 200A alternator + optima yellowtop For Sale: JL e1200, JL e2150, JL 12w3v2 in sealed box PM me if interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chode69 Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 (edited) How long have you been involved in car audio? 5 years Approximately how much money (retail) do you have in your system? $7,500 (retail) What kind of system do you have? ( sq, sql, spl ) SQL On a scale of 1-10, how important would you say that a vehicles Charging/electrical system is? 10 On a scale of 1-10, how much does the enclosure matter for a subwoofer? 10 What kind of enclosure are your sub(s) currently in. (Sealed, vented, band-pass, other) vented Approximately how much power (RMS) does your system have? 5000 In your opinion, what is the most important and overlooked aspect of car audio in regards of increasing sound quality/output? air space How much (if any) sound deadening is used in your vehicle? none Please write the features/properties that you look for in each of the following components Head Units: high preamp, good eqs Component Speakers: loud and clear Amplifiers: efficiency and high power Subwoofers: power handling Batteries/Power Cells: hold charge and recharges fast Please list your favorite brand names for car audio products. Rockford Fosgate , Digital design, Pioneer, Atomic, RE, FI, Kinetik Edited November 12, 2007 by Chode69 Quote NoFearX18 said: Nick will bang just about anything.....LMAO....pun intended On 4/13/2010 at 9:51 AM, meade916 said: i was like DAMN, Chode is hardcore! he makes james look like a friendly person LOL! trainman0978 said: I dont know who is worse with the buttholes Chode or Big P... Team Deadly Hertz / Team DC Audio / Team XS Power 2010 DC AUDIO MEMBER OF THE YEAR!!! DuckretaryFEAR THE DUCK Durangho Chodes Blowthrough Build Youtube vids Muh Wife Need DC Audio? Hit me up for pricing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoe1129 Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 How long have you been involved in car audio? about 19yrs Approximately how much money (retail) do you have in your system? currently about 20K What kind of system do you have? ( sq, sql, spl ) SQL On a scale of 1-10, how important would you say that a vehicles Charging/electrical system is? 10 On a scale of 1-10, how much does the enclosure matter for a subwoofer? 10 What kind of enclosure are your sub(s) currently in. (Sealed, vented, band-pass, other) Ported Approximately how much power (RMS) does your system have? 15,000 watts In your opinion, what is the most important and overlooked aspect of car audio in regards of increasing sound quality/output? Planning/paying attention to the details How much (if any) sound deadening is used in your vehicle? 2layers over entire interior surfaces Please write the features/properties that you look for in each of the following components Head Units: Ease of use, DVD/Navigation, output voltage, Flexibility Component Speakers: Clarity, power handeling Amplifiers: Reliability Subwoofers: Reliability Batteries/Power Cells: Ah's and CCA's Please list your favorite brand names for car audio products. (Ex. Alpine, RE, Fi)Eclipse, Kenwood, Rockford Fosgate, RE, T3 Quote Some people need a sympathetic pat... on the head...with my hammer Scientia est Vox "In Nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti" DONT BE AFRAID TO USE THE SEARCH BUTTON!!! SMD SUPER BUYER/SELLER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwigglezdj Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 How long have you been involved in car audio? 10 years Approximately how much money (retail) do you have in your system? $3200 What kind of system do you have? ( sq, sql, spl ) spl but not a fart system On a scale of 1-10, how important would you say that a vehicles Charging/electrical system is? 7 On a scale of 1-10, how much does the enclosure matter for a subwoofer? 10 What kind of enclosure are your sub(s) currently in. (Sealed, vented, band-pass, other) ported Approximately how much power (RMS) does your system have? according to mfg. specs 3700rms In your opinion, what is the most important and overlooked aspect of car audio in regards of increasing sound quality/output? with sound quality would be placement and output would be the matching of componets to power supplies How much (if any) sound deadening is used in your vehicle? 2 layers of peel stick , then 3/4 foam on roof, and 5-9 inches of foam on sides and top of box along with 1 layer on floor and doors Please write the features/properties that you look for in each of the following components Head Units: pause and high voltage output Component Speakers: cone and surround build materal Amplifiers: power rms at certina ohm Subwoofers:xmax , sen. 1w/1m cone materal Batteries/Power Cells: rated ah, and terminal options along with size Please list your favorite brand names for car audio products. (Ex. Alpine, RE, Fi) im open to many except sony explode and jensen lower lines but thus far in the game funkin audio has won my mind but there gone so next would have to be memphis audio for options on subs, IE* lower line that still performs good and is affordable to hardcore mojo thats unafordable Quote Americas loudest work van2006 iasca heavyweight bassboxing champion at 150.4 db with 60second average TL8 memphis PR15s,12 memphis PR6.5's coax,4 memphis PR 1inch tweets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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