noobslayer77 Posted September 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 I was aiming for a 155 with my first wall, did a 158 with no engine. Talk about being excited. Also, I think know many people that get their feelings hurt? I think that's a kinda harsh statement or assumption. Most of any basshead I know simply gets louder after their first meter. It's a stepping stone, more helpful than harm. It gives the user an idea of where he stands, at that point, makes the adjustments of how to improve. I know. I didnt mean it to be a harsh statement. I've just heard that alot of people think their system is loud until they get it metered, and are really dissapointed. 2004 Jeep Liberty Limited 2 13w7s skar 3500 cnf mids (soon) xs batteries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wood Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 In the past month, I've seen a LOT of butt hurt over the meter.. smh, I just think to myself... "It can't be that serious!!!" Build it to enjoy it for you... If you get what you want on the meter: great!! If not, so be it.. and 9/10 ppl who get butt hurt over the meter have a NICE and MUSICAL setup with good bandwidth and play with authority, yet cry over numbers... smh 2011 Nissan Altima aka Red Ruby HEADUNIT: Pioneer AVH X2700BS ELECTRICAL: -Singer 230a -Northstar gr34 -(2) Northstar SMS220 w/ Custom Terminals from 12V Metalworkz -100% Welding Cable FRONT STAGE:-(2 Sets) Hertz HSK165 -Hertz HSK130 -Ampere Audio 125.4 SUB STAGE: -(3) Sundown Audio SA REV2 12's -Ampere Audio 3800.1 V2 MISC (NON AUDIO RELATED): -Interior & Exterior Lights LED -Gloss Black Roof (PAINTED) -15% Front, 5% Rear Tint -Roof Spoiler -20" TSW Snettertons (20x8.5 front, 20x10 rear) -Custom Projector Retrofit (FX-R 3.0, 6.5k HID, Morimoto Mini H1 (faux projector), Quad Starry Night Halos) ----- COMING SOON!! -Aftermarket Fog Lights -Custom Painted Engine Covers My Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/169869-woods-2011-altima-aka-red-ruby-new-video-more-updates/page-109 Retrofit Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/185787-hid-projector-retrofitting-diy-by-wood/#entry2765346 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davecubs14 Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 I got a 145.2 in my prerun, but ended up with a 144.7, won 1st in my class, got the phat 15, and won 20 bucks, best first comp ever, I was very happy. Hdc3 15 on aq 2200@ 1 ohm. '11, '12, '13, and '14 Meca Street 2 AL State Champ AL Meca Street 2 Record Holder(151.6) 2012 Meca Street 2 World Finals - 3rd Place(148.7) 2013 Meca Street 2 World Finals - 2nd Place(151.1) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philrab Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 I'm curious what my build would meter, considering it's fairly low powered, but I'm not one to go chasing numbers. Chasing SPL is like chasing dyno numbers for guys into modifying their cars. Some guys get so obsessed with that magical peak horsepower number they end up in a car that drives like shit and isn't fun anymore because it makes XXX horsepower in a really narrow powerband, but they gave up power everywhere else chasing numbers. If that's your thing, more power to you, just gotta know that's the compromise you're potentially making. 2015 Toyota Tacoma Build Thread 2007 Mazda 3; 5000K HID's, Kenwood Excelon KDC-X997, Infinity Reference 6.5 comps in front and coaxials in the rear doors, JL 320.4 four channel, Rab Designs built ported enclosure with an SA12, Kenwood monoblock, Redline Leater shift boot/e-brake boot/center console cover, JBR short shifter/shifter bushings/rear motor mount. Build Thread 1996 Mazda Miata: Kenwood Excelon HU, Alpine speaker in the doors, Clearwater (miata specific) headrest speakers. 1994 Mazda Protege: Kenwood Excelon HU, Infinity Reference 2 ways all around, 2x RF Punch 10's in ported boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefourth Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Build it and enjoy it. If you're satisfied with how it sounds, the meter don't mean shit. Thanks alaskanzx5 I might just do thatI can recone a sub myself. About a year ago I took 2 12" power acoustic mofos and made one sub. I took the magnet and the motor off of one and j b welded it to the other motor and magnet. I had to wind my own voice coil so it would work. After I was done hooked up to 2 boss 5000w amps. And shattered my back and all my side windows came to this thread to recommend soundqubed and ct sounds. OP goes with soundstream. oh lawd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Its just another challenge for some. Im a failure in more ways than one on my build..... I will say, it seems there is a point, where, the better meter score, seems to lack in playablility. ..... There is a nice middle ground though.... i havent found it, lol, but,... Builds like Hoss's ford, Tims blazer.... great musical, and meter just fine. SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA98hoe Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Mine meters decent but doesn't sound loud to me TEAM DC AUDIO VEHICLE:98 chevy tahoe 2wd 3-4 drop HEADUNIT:alpine 9886 PREAMP:arcaudio FRONT STAGE:4-6 1/2s selinium,DD component set and 4-selinium tweeters in each door KICKPANELS:jl audio 5 1/4 REAR DOORS: dd components 6 1/2s HIGHS AMPS:zapco 750.2 on front doors,zapco an another 750.2 on kicks and rear doors SUBS:4-ascendant audio 18s with 5 spiders in a custom box built by KINGSUV SUB AMP: 2-dc7.5s ALTERNATORS: 3-mechmans 1- 425comp, 1-smd spec350, 1-270 with adj voltage harness on custom dc bracket WIRE:10-runs 0g front to back BATTERIES:6-d1400s TL results:157.1 at 38hz and 156.8 at headrest score @37hz. STATE AND NATIONAL RECORD IN MECA S5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighossf150 Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Its just another challenge for some. Im a failure in more ways than one on my build..... I will say, it seems there is a point, where, the better meter score, seems to lack in playablility. ..... There is a nice middle ground though.... i havent found it, lol, but,... Builds like Hoss's ford, Tims blazer.... great musical, and meter just fine. Thanks homie, with the xfls it did a 150 from 22-48hz and a 55 from 31-44hz peaking at 38 with a 58.9 wired down and a 57.1 at 1 ohm. Used to have a loud truck 2009 Corvette Z06, H/C/I, 150 shot, g force tune, 730rwhp/690rwtq 2013 F-150 limited, MPT Tune, leveled on 35"s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gckless Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Here's what I really don't get: many times a setup that sounds awesome on music is looked down on once people hear what it did on the meter and it wasn't what they expected for some reason. Like it somehow sounds worse just because they learned the TL score. Fuck the meter, I listen to music. Shit, often it's not even a good comparison for musical builds. Ever hear a 150 in two different vehicles on music and it was totally different? "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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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