bbeljefe Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Hell yeah they can be off by a lot. The best thing to have is an analog meter but the problem with needle indicating analogue meters is that they don't do well with all the flexing and vibrations from bass. That's why the SMD meter has analogue circuitry with a digital "needle". Facebook: facebook.com/audioanarchyllc Instagram: audioanarchyllc Youtube: youtube.com/bbeljefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICKSPD Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Hell yeah they can be off by a lot. The best thing to have is an analog meter but the problem with needle indicating analogue meters is that they don't do well with all the flexing and vibrations from bass. That's why the SMD meter has analogue circuitry with a digital "needle". yeah i probably should invest in one of those. idk where id mount it though. time to fill this void with a new box 09 Challenger R/T (Audio system under construction): Pioneer AVH-X4500BT (PAC RP4CH11 harness) (2) Sundown Audio SA-8v2 (inverted) CT Sounds AT1400.1D XS Power D3400 40 sq ft. Audiotechnix deadener 1/0 Audiotechnix wiring stock Boston Acoustic 7 speaker amplified system (for now) Sealed trunk enclosure Build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/178399-slammed-dodge-challenger-sundownct-sounds-build/ TEAM GOAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbeljefe Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 I have a couple of CT Sounds 8s that'll be in my hands tomorrow. They're the babies but I'm still gonna have fun beating the hell out of em. :-) I'll put up some pics and vids of them when I'm done.... Facebook: facebook.com/audioanarchyllc Instagram: audioanarchyllc Youtube: youtube.com/bbeljefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICKSPD Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 sweet. let me know how they compare to sa-8s 09 Challenger R/T (Audio system under construction): Pioneer AVH-X4500BT (PAC RP4CH11 harness) (2) Sundown Audio SA-8v2 (inverted) CT Sounds AT1400.1D XS Power D3400 40 sq ft. Audiotechnix deadener 1/0 Audiotechnix wiring stock Boston Acoustic 7 speaker amplified system (for now) Sealed trunk enclosure Build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/178399-slammed-dodge-challenger-sundownct-sounds-build/ TEAM GOAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbeljefe Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Will do man. But the ones I'm getting tomorrow are the Tropo v1s, so they're more akin to the E8. But I'll have a few Stratos soon. Facebook: facebook.com/audioanarchyllc Instagram: audioanarchyllc Youtube: youtube.com/bbeljefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsoundguy Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 I have a couple of CT Sounds 8s that'll be in my hands tomorrow. They're the babies but I'm still gonna have fun beating the hell out of em. :-) I'll put up some pics and vids of them when I'm done.... We need a vid of you abusing them. 80prs Arc Audio Xdi 1200.6 (using active crossovers) Freaking awesome amplifier Incriminator IA 10.1 Focal PS 130v 5.25 (doors) 4" Faital pro Neo (kick panels) 3" Faital pro Neo and focal tweets( dash) DC Audio level 3 12" custom box designed by joex built by me AGM front, XS 750SE batteries rear DC 180 alt 99 Toyota Tacoma extra cab http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/179476-my-small-build-turned-into-the-ongoing-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassMunky Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 This is my current build in progress… Ive got an 09 dodge challenger r/t, yeah its got the hemi lol and I've been modding it over time slowly but an audio system has been long over due. It's factory equipped with the "high end" boston acoustic 7-speaker amplified system which will be replaced at the end of the build. Heres my plan for the car: Pioneer AVH-X4500BT -XS Power D3400 battery -(2) Sundown Audio SA-8 V2s -CT Sounds AT1400.1D -1/0 awg Audiotechnix wiring/ Audiotechnix RCAs (possibly temporary)/ Audiotechnix speakerwires -40 sq. feet of 60 mil Audiotechnix deadener for the trunk -Another 40 sq ft for the cabin The mids/highs setup is yet to be determined, but It will be some sort of combo of components and 3.5"s and maybe an additional pair of 6.5" or 5.25"s for the rear deck. Highs amp hasn't been determined either yet My goal is to have a quality system that gets low with a tune around 33-35 hertz. (specific tuning is still up in the air). Im going to stay around the manufacturer specs around .75 cubic feet per sub. Preliminary box design puts it at these dimensions: 32”width x 13”height x 12" depth. That might change. I want to retain as much room as possible in the trunk. I'm considering walling it off to maximize the output and have the amp reverse mounted on the box so you can see the backside. Heres the car Its on BC Racing coil overs. I'd go lower but the streets here suck so this is low enough. A couple of other mods Ive done so far include a new exhaust system, Hurst short throw shifter, sequential taillights, HIDs, plastidipped wheels and blacked out the front end. Ive still got a lot more planned but all with time and my budget. Heres the audio equipment I have so far... isn't she beautiful? lol don't forget the twins aminol!!! Shakin not Stirred....my buildhttp://www.stevemead...ngle-cab-build/412 CVX And put a sealed enclosure in your trunk cut a hole in your deck and call it ported Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbeljefe Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 I have a couple of CT Sounds 8s that'll be in my hands tomorrow. They're the babies but I'm still gonna have fun beating the hell out of em. :-) I'll put up some pics and vids of them when I'm done.... We need a vid of you abusing them. You have my word sir. They're going into a t-line and they're getting hit with a Ground Zero 1.800. Facebook: facebook.com/audioanarchyllc Instagram: audioanarchyllc Youtube: youtube.com/bbeljefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICKSPD Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 I have a couple of CT Sounds 8s that'll be in my hands tomorrow. They're the babies but I'm still gonna have fun beating the hell out of em. :-) I'll put up some pics and vids of them when I'm done.... We need a vid of you abusing them. You have my word sir. They're going into a t-line and they're getting hit with a Ground Zero 1.800. when ya getting them meso's to abuse? 09 Challenger R/T (Audio system under construction): Pioneer AVH-X4500BT (PAC RP4CH11 harness) (2) Sundown Audio SA-8v2 (inverted) CT Sounds AT1400.1D XS Power D3400 40 sq ft. Audiotechnix deadener 1/0 Audiotechnix wiring stock Boston Acoustic 7 speaker amplified system (for now) Sealed trunk enclosure Build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/178399-slammed-dodge-challenger-sundownct-sounds-build/ TEAM GOAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbeljefe Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 When ya getting them meso's to abuse? Hopefully I'll have some by late February/early March. In the meantime though... I'm gonna start on the small stuff and work my way up. I figure if the baby subs can take a beating, one can only assume the big boy subs can take it. But there will also be the v2 Tropos and Stratos before the Mesos are here so there's plenty to keep us busy. Facebook: facebook.com/audioanarchyllc Instagram: audioanarchyllc Youtube: youtube.com/bbeljefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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