TaylorFade 671 Report post #21 Posted July 8, 2014 Thanks for the words, guys. And your insight, Ninja. There were a couple of anomalies in this testing and a margin of error is difficult to predict in SPL testing like this, but if you consider the bulk of the data and assume a +/- .3dB margin of error on burps and +/- .5 on the music runs... things get put into perspective. It's difficult to eliminate ALL variables in SPL testing. But I try. Also... a lot of people have asked me why I didn't include a brick of caps in the testing. Well, frankly it's because it would draw attention away from the results- because a brick of caps would skull drag any of these batts on burps. Including the bank used for the control. But for the sake of data, I did an amp roundup a couple years ago and I tested batts vs. caps. Batts were an Odyssey pc2150 (which is easily on par with the very best G31's) + an XS d5100 underhood. Here are those results. This is a traditional clamp NOT on peak/hold. Rise was ~ .9ohms. AQ2200- 2,538w @ 11.4v (batts)- 3,365w @ 13v (caps)DD M3a- 3,657w @ 11.2v (batts)- 4,088w @ 13v (caps)RD D5 - 3,898w @ 11.1v (batts)- 5,355w @ 13v (caps)B2 Audio Zero5- 4,052 @ 11.3v (batts)- 5,355w @ 13v (caps)About 1dB louder across the board. Batts don't want none. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bump4life 1130 Report post #22 Posted July 8, 2014 Thanks for the words, guys. And your insight, Ninja. There were a couple of anomalies in this testing and a margin of error is difficult to predict in SPL testing like this, but if you consider the bulk of the data and assume a +/- .3dB margin of error on burps and +/- .5 on the music runs... things get put into perspective. It's difficult to eliminate ALL variables in SPL testing. But I try. Also... a lot of people have asked me why I didn't include a brick of caps in the testing. Well, frankly it's because it would draw attention away from the results- because a brick of caps would skull drag any of these batts on burps. Including the bank used for the control. But for the sake of data, I did an amp roundup a couple years ago and I tested batts vs. caps. Batts were an Odyssey pc2150 (which is easily on par with the very best G31's) + an XS d5100 underhood. Here are those results. This is a traditional clamp NOT on peak/hold. Rise was ~ .9ohms. AQ2200 - 2,538w @ 11.4v (batts) - 3,365w @ 13v (caps) DD M3a - 3,657w @ 11.2v (batts) - 4,088w @ 13v (caps) RD D5 - 3,898w @ 11.1v (batts) - 5,355w @ 13v (caps) B2 Audio Zero5 - 4,052 @ 11.3v (batts) - 5,355w @ 13v (caps) About 1dB louder across the board. Batts don't want none. i said it before and ill say it again. 3.3k out of the aq 2200?! thats plain crazy. Quote Buyer/Seller Feedback Thread: http://www.stevemead...5015-bump4life/ MB C220 153 Trunk Car Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d/#entry1840136 MB C280 Ipad Dash SQ Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/194484-bump4lifes-new-benz-tony-c-relay-kit-pictures-ce-electric-audison-front-stage-installed/ My SPL Log: http://www.stevemead...__fromsearch__1 Mercedes Benz AMG C43 Highs/Mid Highs/Mid-Bass TBD SUB-Stage TBD Electrical TBD Best Scores out of a trunk 153.0 sealed legal full tilt clamped 5524 @ 42 hz 154+ windows down, 155+ kick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harlemn8ive 43 Report post #23 Posted July 8, 2014 Thanks for taking the time and sharing Quote Check out my build slow but... slow and steady wins the race http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/185561-1st-build-budget-toyota-mark-2/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deathcards 460 Report post #24 Posted July 8, 2014 this guy and his tests i think i need stronger prescription glasses every time i read them cause i can't stop and forget to blink Quote skar sk2500.1 0 gauge power and ground kunukonceptz alpine HUvxi65 components on BA gt-275new build log -> http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/150642-project-d-kon-deathcards-build-log/#entry2148821 2 x-15 sundowns singer alt, odyssey bat, and maxwell ultra caps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gckless 604 Report post #25 Posted July 8, 2014 Thanks for the words, guys. And your insight, Ninja. There were a couple of anomalies in this testing and a margin of error is difficult to predict in SPL testing like this, but if you consider the bulk of the data and assume a +/- .3dB margin of error on burps and +/- .5 on the music runs... things get put into perspective. It's difficult to eliminate ALL variables in SPL testing. But I try. Also... a lot of people have asked me why I didn't include a brick of caps in the testing. Well, frankly it's because it would draw attention away from the results- because a brick of caps would skull drag any of these batts on burps. Including the bank used for the control. But for the sake of data, I did an amp roundup a couple years ago and I tested batts vs. caps. Batts were an Odyssey pc2150 (which is easily on par with the very best G31's) + an XS d5100 underhood. Here are those results. This is a traditional clamp NOT on peak/hold. Rise was ~ .9ohms. AQ2200 - 2,538w @ 11.4v (batts) - 3,365w @ 13v (caps) DD M3a - 3,657w @ 11.2v (batts) - 4,088w @ 13v (caps) RD D5 - 3,898w @ 11.1v (batts) - 5,355w @ 13v (caps) B2 Audio Zero5 - 4,052 @ 11.3v (batts) - 5,355w @ 13v (caps) About 1dB louder across the board. Batts don't want none. And that was 12 total caps right, you call a brick 2 banks of six? Blue or black? I don't want to draw attention from the thread topic, but do want to clarify. Quote "Clipping" is the biggest forum boner now. It's like witchcraft... it automatically explains just about everything people don't understand. My build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/200295-gckless-2011-chevrolet-impala/ High resolution photos: Gilbert Kless Photography Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TaylorFade 671 Report post #26 Posted July 8, 2014 Yeah, a brick is (12) total. So, (2) banks. And actually... that testing was done on two banks of (7) so reserve was lower. I had them bussed in 7's so we could do 17.5v testing on the D5 and Zero. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bass head 4-15s 4 Report post #27 Posted July 8, 2014 Thanks taylorfade now I know what I need to do,and thanks for the demo a STC am the black guy that walk up to you and shook your hand. Man that is one loud ass truck you got now I know how 155+ on music feels like.You know I won 1st place in my class 751-1500 stock 152.3. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeamHT 1975 Report post #28 Posted July 9, 2014 LOL @ 2,000 watt amps Those JB's were a nice surprise. A little disappointed in the Nendo but what can you say, lol Quote Tell me...does this smell like chloroform to you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bass520 63 Report post #29 Posted July 9, 2014 This one should be part of the test reikken high output 3209 group 31. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeamHT 1975 Report post #30 Posted July 9, 2014 Mail it to Taylor then 2 Quote Tell me...does this smell like chloroform to you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites