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Alien Mantis · 05-07-2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sqcomp

I was really hoping it wouldn't be like that for D.
That's why I mentioned that I'd buy him a trophy...because some of the sycophants that linger around the "sport" are worse than a flaming case of herpes. They know nothing else aside from competition, their pitiful little world revolves around it...and they desperately try to seem important by showing trophies.
I noticed it early on while participating at the highest levels available. I took these "people" to task and was summarily ostracized for not towing the proverbial line and having people take ownership for their wrongs.

Which is why I am surprised you would even consider throwing him to the wolves, after what you have been through.
We all know D does deserve a trophy. But like you said, it ain't about harvesting trophies anyway.

It's about.... Keepin` it REAL, dawg!

_S7V7N_ · 05-07-2013, 04:05 PM

The guy on Diyma was bragging about buying medals. How much them things cost Sq ?

sqcomp · 05-07-2013, 06:21 PM

I've seen the medals like D has, as low as 80 cents a piece. That's when you buy a buttload though. Heck, if anyone wants a medal or trophy, I've still got some hanging around the shop that I purchased with my own money a couple years ago...I still broke even with a 38 car field for our first show at $25 entry fee (for a 2x IASCA event).

They're probably buing them for a little over a $1 a peice plus the stickers for them. That being said, with MECA, you buy the "Event package" that includes the trophies and medals. The 1x event package, IIRC, is around $250 for the entire event. So, the trophies/medals are ultimately cheap honestly.

Anyone that says they spent a lot of money on them is either lying to you or is an idiot for paying so much for them. That phrase, "a lot" means different things to different people.

My opinion is that if you're bragging about trophies and medals at a 1x or even a 2x, you're full of $hit one way or another.

_S7V7N_ · 05-07-2013, 06:54 PM

Bro rig me one up that says "Clit Boxing Champ". See who reads it. Lollll

sqcomp · 05-07-2013, 06:59 PM

Wow! I'll send you a trophy that says, "I beat herpes" instead...

_S7V7N_ · 05-07-2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sqcomp

Wow! I'll send you a trophy that says, "I beat herpes" instead...

Reminds me of when a friends ex tried to bash him and say that he had given her crabs, I looked over and told the chic WTF did she expect for a few bucks....Lobster. She throws me the bird everytime she see's me now...SMH.

sqcomp · 05-07-2013, 07:39 PM

Honestly, this was D's decision.

It's very much like a brother who wants to join the military. I'm not going to stop him, I'll just tell him how the game is played.

sqcomp · 05-08-2013, 12:02 AM

Brilliant!

patm · 05-08-2013, 11:26 PM

Hi sqcomp, how you doin. whats all this commotion over scores. In the end the only score that matters is D's score. who cares what others think (its all subjective any way). D, if you are happy with the sound, then thats all that matters. then you are a winner, first place. Save the money and take the family out. in their eyes you are a winner and thats all that matters.
Now i have to go and figure out how to fly my quad.

sqcomp · 05-08-2013, 11:56 PM

...I'm doing fine...

There's no flap over the scores per se. Rather the obvious mismanagement of Derick's classification by what would appear to be either inept and/or crooked show officials...on his first competition.

And you're absolutely correct, what they think ultimately is not the issue.

derickveliz2 · 05-09-2013, 12:52 AM

Nice to see you Patm, haven't heard from you lately.

I can see how they could play around with classification, there was another guy who was very upset because they put him as amateur and this was his 3rd competition.

BTW... I don't need any trophies I just need more time to enjoy my music (O:

D.

derickveliz2 · 05-10-2013, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by derickveliz2

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BTW... I don't need any trophies I just need more time to enjoy my music (O:

D.

I should edit:

I need a good Microphone and a good RTA software.

I'm going to start learning more about RTA...

sqcomp · 05-11-2013, 01:09 AM

The ears are indeed the only instruments that matter...

...that being said, they can be tricked. Derick, if you're bent on buying an RTA, look for an Audio Control 3055, a Coustic 33 or spring for a term lab. The first two should come with microphones for relatively inexpensively compared to term lab.

The real use for an RTA is level matching over the entire 1/3rd octave range. Phasing would come after that once all levels are matched at the listening position. Once the levels are matched, you'll notice an instant improvement in stage accuracy, width and depth.

Why?

When the level is matched, the sound is reaching the mic at the same time. There's no speaker confusion that throws off the speaker's response to your ears.

We have an RTA at the shop...but it's a bit of a drive for you. :)

derickveliz2 · 05-20-2013, 10:47 PM

I don't think I can afford a Audio Control 3055 or similar, too much money.

I was thinking on something like TruRTA and a $50 mic

How was your trip to W.D.C.?

D.

sqcomp · 05-22-2013, 11:42 PM

My trip to DC...overall, it was great.

The more solemn experience:

derickveliz2 · 05-23-2013, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sqcomp

My trip to DC...overall, it was great.

The more solemn experience

Awesome, that's a beautiful place!

Thanks for the advice about Beaming!

D.

derickveliz2 · 05-23-2013, 12:27 AM

Today's picture at home... after a 185 miles commute:

D.

sqcomp · 05-23-2013, 12:44 AM

What's the next step for you regarding the system? The dual sub attempt?

05-07-2013, 04:05 PM	#2
_S7V7N_ Drives: Yaris 4 Door Sedan Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Texas Posts: 805	The guy on Diyma was bragging about buying medals. How much them things cost Sq ? __________________ Audio is under Construction Kenwood KDC-X794 Hifonics Zeus ZXI6.5C 6.5-Inch 2-Way Component Speaker System - AUTOTEK ATX65CX 6.5-Inch Hifonics BXi 1210D - Crunch PowerZone P1400.4 (2)12 inch Kicker CVR's - 0 gauge from battery to Distribution block - 4 Gauge Power/Grounds to amps - Duralast Yellow Top - Big 3

05-07-2013, 06:21 PM	#3
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	I've seen the medals like D has, as low as 80 cents a piece. That's when you buy a buttload though. Heck, if anyone wants a medal or trophy, I've still got some hanging around the shop that I purchased with my own money a couple years ago...I still broke even with a 38 car field for our first show at $25 entry fee (for a 2x IASCA event). They're probably buing them for a little over a $1 a peice plus the stickers for them. That being said, with MECA, you buy the "Event package" that includes the trophies and medals. The 1x event package, IIRC, is around $250 for the entire event. So, the trophies/medals are ultimately cheap honestly. Anyone that says they spent a lot of money on them is either lying to you or is an idiot for paying so much for them. That phrase, "a lot" means different things to different people. My opinion is that if you're bragging about trophies and medals at a 1x or even a 2x, you're full of $hit one way or another. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

05-07-2013, 06:54 PM	#4
_S7V7N_ Drives: Yaris 4 Door Sedan Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Texas Posts: 805	Bro rig me one up that says "Clit Boxing Champ". See who reads it. Lollll __________________ Audio is under Construction Kenwood KDC-X794 Hifonics Zeus ZXI6.5C 6.5-Inch 2-Way Component Speaker System - AUTOTEK ATX65CX 6.5-Inch Hifonics BXi 1210D - Crunch PowerZone P1400.4 (2)12 inch Kicker CVR's - 0 gauge from battery to Distribution block - 4 Gauge Power/Grounds to amps - Duralast Yellow Top - Big 3

05-07-2013, 06:59 PM	#5
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	Wow! I'll send you a trophy that says, "I beat herpes" instead... __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

05-07-2013, 07:39 PM	#7
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	Honestly, this was D's decision. It's very much like a brother who wants to join the military. I'm not going to stop him, I'll just tell him how the game is played. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

05-08-2013, 12:02 AM	#8
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	Brilliant! __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

05-08-2013, 11:26 PM	#9
patm Drives: 2007 yaris sedan Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: boston Posts: 62	who cares about scores Hi sqcomp, how you doin. whats all this commotion over scores. In the end the only score that matters is D's score. who cares what others think (its all subjective any way). D, if you are happy with the sound, then thats all that matters. then you are a winner, first place. Save the money and take the family out. in their eyes you are a winner and thats all that matters. Now i have to go and figure out how to fly my quad.

05-08-2013, 11:56 PM	#10
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	...I'm doing fine... There's no flap over the scores per se. Rather the obvious mismanagement of Derick's classification by what would appear to be either inept and/or crooked show officials...on his first competition. And you're absolutely correct, what they think ultimately is not the issue. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

05-09-2013, 12:52 AM	#11
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	Nice to see you Patm, haven't heard from you lately. I can see how they could play around with classification, there was another guy who was very upset because they put him as amateur and this was his 3rd competition. BTW... I don't need any trophies I just need more time to enjoy my music (O: D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

05-11-2013, 01:09 AM	#13
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	The ears are indeed the only instruments that matter... ...that being said, they can be tricked. Derick, if you're bent on buying an RTA, look for an Audio Control 3055, a Coustic 33 or spring for a term lab. The first two should come with microphones for relatively inexpensively compared to term lab. The real use for an RTA is level matching over the entire 1/3rd octave range. Phasing would come after that once all levels are matched at the listening position. Once the levels are matched, you'll notice an instant improvement in stage accuracy, width and depth. Why? When the level is matched, the sound is reaching the mic at the same time. There's no speaker confusion that throws off the speaker's response to your ears. We have an RTA at the shop...but it's a bit of a drive for you. :) __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

05-20-2013, 10:47 PM	#14
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	I don't think I can afford a Audio Control 3055 or similar, too much money. I was thinking on something like TruRTA and a $50 mic How was your trip to W.D.C.? D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

05-22-2013, 11:42 PM	#15
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	My trip to DC...overall, it was great. The more solemn experience: __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

05-23-2013, 12:27 AM	#17
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	Today's picture at home... after a 185 miles commute: D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

05-23-2013, 12:44 AM	#18
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	What's the next step for you regarding the system? The dual sub attempt? __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

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