outbumpinghicks Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Hi everyone, Let me first start off by saying that I always liked having a nice car audio system since I began driving but it wasn't until this last December that I graduated college that I had available funds to really start a decent audio build. I put together a decent (in my eyes) entry to mid level system together as far as woofers go, my mids/high part is still lacking severely. I have an audio shop in my town that I am going to on the 10th to get metered for the first time. As I have read many times on here, a meter can put a smile on your face or destroy your ego about your system. I know there is no way to tell what my subs will be producing before this time but I figured you guys could give me a baseline. Here is what I am working with: 2000 Maxima -Stock 90A Alt -Big Three Done in 0AWG -0 AWG Sky High Cable from Battery to secondary XS D3400. -SKAR T2000.1D with gain set using DD-1 (about 1/4 turn below clipping for now), no bass boost turned up -Two 10 inch Audioque HDC3'S in vented prefab box (looking into getting a custom vented enclosure soon, just need to find a place to build me one, also up for grabs on what to get it tuned to) Pioneer AVH-2300, no loudness on, bass level at +3 of +6 maximum, 31 of 40 volume no clipping Sound deadening in trunk and on roof partially using FatMat (not a fan anymore) My local soundshop and I have never really seen eye to on on stuff. They are JL die hards and believe anything else is junk. We have argued many times and when I mentioned that I wanted to get a metering done, they laughed and said there is no point if I have two tens. Should I be expecting to get humiliated when I go in? I told them I would be happy to just be around a 125 =/- as a baseline to improve from (which is when they mentioned the tens comment). I have a feeling they are just making comments like that to see if they can talking me into buying some stuff from them, such as the time they stated I should buy a JL 500 or 1000 amp from them because that would push my system much better than my SKAR amp does because thats not really a true RMS brand of amps among true audio enthusiasts. Does anyone here believe I could hit the 125 area with my two HDC3's or am I just too noob in my audio thought process for my own good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 You should be in the 30's somewhere. Kinda hard to say. Especially with that prefab. SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Lightning Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Good luck on the term lab !! Kenwood / HELIX / Linear Power (For The Love Of Music) / Brutal Sounds / OverKill Electric Co Questions About Sound Quality ?? Try Here ... Sound Quality, What does it REALLY mean ?? SMD SOTM Winner "White Lightning" 1997 GMT400 Chevy Silverado "The Green Dickle" 1994 GMT400 Chevy "Phantom Dually" Randal's 2007 Chevy Avalanche (we haven't named this one yet) Dylan's "Brutal" 17 Chevy Cruze RS Hatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8handogoatness Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Prefab is what is gonna kill you. And Skar isn't bad, it just isn't Sundown, DC or CT sounds. I think what got people hating on skar is the fact that many of their subs look just like rebadged Sundowns. Your store is dumb if they think a JL 500 will do better than a skar 2000. Get metered and be prepared for disappointment and be happy when you arent disappointed. Then build yourself a nice box, mess with placement and tell those A-holes you don't care what they think, as long as you're happy with it, screw them. My local shop is all JL and DD nuthuggers and told me that Sundown was garbage. I just laughed and walked away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Use the lab to find your peak first. Run a sweep. Then burp a few... and just have fun..... even if you choose to "get louder", it still only comes down to that. good luck. SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisted1 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 How about you just don't go back to that shop! I've seen single 8 do 147db. It all depends on what your trying to accomplish. You wanna build burp box or nice ground pounding box? 09 mustang gt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy95 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 How about you just don't go back to that shop! I've seen single 8 do 147db. It all depends on what your trying to accomplish. You wanna build burp box or nice ground pounding box? Who cares what the single 8 has done. OP, it isnt going to be as high as you think, that is just how people are. When you have never seen a meter, you think it is loud, therefore really high on the meter. But the meter is a dream crusher. I wouldnt expect more than a high 130 to low 140. That prefab will kill you musically or on the meter. Regardless make that priority to get a custom box that is built right. Best Score to Date : 160.5 dB Outlaw (47Hz)[4 XM 15's & 2 Taramps Bass 12k's] BL : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/147800-chevyboy95s-4-15s-7krms-wall-1533-db-on-half-power/YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/hitemwiththeflex/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 The meter is a cruel mistress. I don't even want to get metered. I probably am not even in the 40's Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert8252 Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Are they actually using a Term Lab to meter? 2013 F150 Crew Cab Old Build Log Feedback 2013 F150 Equipment - Some Awesome Stereo Sound Making Stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorFade Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Prefabs are louder than people think. They're usually too small and tuned too high. Sound familiar? I'll agree with ChevyBoy and say high 30's/low 40. But at like 45-50hz. [Edit: assuming your seats fold down] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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