SQcomps install

[talnlnky]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

One of the installs I was involved with included an IDQ 10" woofer. We had it plugged into a quality amplifier to say the least. It was receiving as much as 600 very clean Watts. That little 10" would lift the back deck carpeting on demand and not even think twice about it.

There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with using 10"s.

except going with twice as many 8's looks cooler! Nothing like seeing an install of 8 or more 8's wangin in the back... seeing lots of cones moving at the same time is a cool visual.

[Alien Mantis]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

One of the installs I was involved with included an IDQ 10" woofer. We had it plugged into a quality amplifier to say the least. It was receiving as much as 600 very clean Watts. That little 10" would lift the back deck carpeting on demand and not even think twice about it.

There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with using 10"s.

I can testify on this one.

I put one Alpine Type R 10" sub in a ported box in the hatch of my 3dr Yaris, and it ROCKS.
It's getting 400watts RMS.

I have always been a fan of 10" subs in cars.

[talnlnky]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

Yeah...I toyed with the idea of doing eight ID 8's in the back of the sedan...

I then thought about my KISS principle and just went with two IDQ 12's.

that is simple... it's a lot of simple. omi-directional... unless you got a lot of distortion coming from them that's not an issue. I'd think the KISS principle would matter most with signal processing, crossovers, and everything above 100hz.

[talnlnky]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

...and then I thought about a single IDMAX 12 off that 1200.1...

I need to STOP thinking though. It is seriously hampering my direction. As much as I like the IDMAX, I still don't think it would have the output of two IDQ 12 woofers. I also don't sincerely think I would hear a difference in that frequency range.

Taln,

You're right on the KISS principle statement. I've chosen to worry about the simple part of the install and deal with the top end as I get there. The days are coutning down.

Oh, after SBN in Daytona this weekend, I should have some good pictures of a vehicle that doesn't officially exist for another 18 hours yet. If you like sound, stick around, I should have something for you...

you know.. there is always that 21" maelstrom.... or this DPL 15" which has a Fs of 19hz, a linear motor with 22mm one-way x-max... and would work great in an IB install.

[talnlnky]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

okay butthead! I just had a thought flash through my mind...

There's NO NEED FOR THINKING! I hate thinking! I'm in the military, there's NO requisite to think here! LOL!

dude... i've talked to you on the phone like once... but man... we should really meet up some time when you get back. Don't you owe me a trip out to eugene anyways, I swear you were supposed to watch a buddy's fight, but then didn't come last minute for some lame reason.

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

I know there are several shows up in Cananda I'l be making. I'll also be doing the Portland Auto Show this next year (if Jim plunks down money for the space like he wants to), as well as the Rod and Custom Show. Oh! There's also the Sherwood Cruise In and Auto Show too.

How do you find out about all these shows? any shows around Massachusetts area?

I would like to go.

Thanks
D.

[talnlnky]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

Something like that. It's been over a year, maybe two now.

I've gotta get this project on it's feet and standing up within 30 days of me being back. How about this, I'll satiate you by sending you the build pics first. Are you down for a trip up to BC here this year? I know there are several shows up in Cananda I'l be making. I'll also be doing the Portland Auto Show this next year (if Jim plunks down money for the space like he wants to), as well as the Rod and Custom Show. Oh! There's also the Sherwood Cruise In and Auto Show too.

If I make it up to canada this year... it'll be on my honeymoon. I'm in the process of trying to be hired as a Probation Officer.... I've made it past the interview stage, but there's still background check/psych eval, and then I have to be one of the few picked from a group of 9... If I get that job I may be able to put the cash together... but really... i've got too many expenses going right now.. I've been supporting myself, and partially supporting the fiancee off my meager salary since august... and debt has been slowly accumulating as a result. Portland show is possible for sure.

[Alien Mantis]

Originally Posted by talnlnky

I'm in the process of trying to be hired as a Probation Officer.... I've made it past the interview stage, but there's still background check/psych eval

Psych eval?
You might as well forget it then!

[_S7V7N_]

The USACI and IASCA sites have quite a few shows posted. Plus you go to one show and people see that you're an alright dude, You'll deff here about more local shows.

[_S7V7N_]

My work schedule screws me up, I'm off Weds and Thurs and work Evenings Friday through Tuesday. Soon as my cars in line though i'm going to tell them i need at least one sunday outta the month off, and get some shows in line.

[talnlnky]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

An update...

Jim and Justin are "talking dirty" to me about puting the L4 up on/in the dash. They've had a few months of the Yaris just sitting in the back of the shop. They put the alarm in it and tinted the thing, so they had time to look at the dash.

...If I can get the L4 and the L1 Pro SE up there in the same vicinity...

Oh, that will free up the kick area to take the L8 right in the corners of the footwells. Since we havce the sytrofoam "filler" down there, I can use that space to glass in the mid bass.

It has been said, once you go to the floor, you'll never use the door!

Oh man! 30 days until I see my car to finish it.

Audio heaven will ensue.

In my mazda I had my koda 8's (4" mounting depth) in glass pods in my kicks... it was AWESOME for midbass... very tight... and very strong. they had something like .15 -.2cuft sealed. The mazda was an auto.... the yaris is not.... I think i'd have trouble glassing them in the kicks if I tried... I do wear a size 12... plus, that's where I plan on putting my 4's... but if you can do it.. thats awesome.

[_S7V7N_]

Cool deal bro...Welcome back to the states !

[talnlnky]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

If you'd believe it, the easiest part was crimping the terminations. Justin purchased some progressive hand crimper...it's a fancy little vice gripped little jobbie. I was able to crimp the terminations with one hand.

Easy maybe.... but you didn't feel like a man afterwards like you do when you get done smacking an 1/0awg crimp terminal with a mallet or hammer.

[typicaljawaiian808]

I been checkin your build and see all the grounding points you used. I'm gonna have to do those as well.

[Alien Mantis]

Lookin` good.

As sexy as those Audison amps are, I would wanna show them off too!

( Good call on the alarm. Don't risk losing those precious amps! )

[goku87]

Beer is pretty much the universal currency lol. Can't wait to see the final product!!!

Not gonna lie, I use a combination of hammer/pliers to crimp. It's just so much easier lol.

[Palmer812]

You know why those are so expensive? They are made in Germany. You know the Germans always make good stuff.

[goku87]

Why is audison and hertz stuff so hard to find? I would love to have their stuff because it's really high quality, but it's just retarded expensive from dealers.