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    Southeast Region 1X (Huntsville, AL) Booms Day

    Milton Frank Stadium 2801 15th Ave SW Huntsville, AW 35805 November 1, 2025 1X Event SPL (IdBL, Bass Boxing, Demo Boxing) Registration 9AM Entry Fee $30 for the first format, $20 for each additional Contact: Joey Perry fatboyzcaraudio@yahoo.com
  2. R

    New amp or tune?

    I'm running a JL Audio 900/5 (500W RMS) to a JL Audio 10W3V2 10" sub (300W RMS) in a sealed enclosure. I'm looking for more bass. DS18 recommend ZR 10" sub (700W RMS) in the same enclosure. Can I use the same amp? If so, do I need a re-tune?
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    Northwest Region 1X (St. Maries, ID) 3rd Annual Paul Bunyan Days Soundoff

    Paul Bunyan Days 1100 W. Idaho St St. Maries, ID 83861 September 1, 2025 1X Event IdBL, Bass Boxing, Demo Boxing Free Entry Event to follow the parade @10am Registration 10am Competition 10am Contact: Frankie Smith tfpets.frankie@gmail.com
  4. artncrystal05

    Completed ~ “PRICE DROP” AUDIOCONTROL 5 & 4 CHANNEL AMPS W/BASS KNOB ~

    Have This Brand New Never Used/Installed AudioControl LC 5 Channel 1300 Watt Amplifier (Taken Out Of Box For Pictures), & A Lightly Used AudioControl LC 4 Channel 800 Watt Amplifier… They Come With An ACR 1, & ACR 3 Bass Knob… $809 For Everything Picked Up In Wildomar, Ca. “Willing To Also...
  5. Mr FaceCaser

    Featured Bass knob cable

    Hello so I ran into a problem. I have the sundown SIA 3500 watt amp and the bass knob stopped working. I did some testing and found out it was the cable that connects the bass knob to the amp and not the entire bass knob. I did some research and found that the cable is a RJ12 6 pin but the...
  6. s.abushaikha

    Passive Radiator In Rear Deck?

    So I'm in the process of building a custom sealed enclosure for two Alpine R2-W12D4's. My car originally had a 8" sub in the rear deck, but the previous owner removed it when he installed his subs. I'm curious, if I leave the ski pass down as it is, could I put a 8" passive radiator where the...
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    Central Region 3X (Lafayette, IN) 3rd Annual Brandon Mannies Memorial Show

    SoundCheck Customs 480 Farabee Dr Lafayette, IN 47905 Sunday, April 27, 2025 3X Event IdBL, Bass Boxing, Demo Boxing $25 Registration 10AM Competition 11AM Contact: Michael Astin astinfamily88@gmail.com
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    Is epicenter worth it?

    Hi, so I was wondering if I should get a epicenter, because now on some music there isnt much bass at all. If I understand correct epicenter reproduces those low notes for the subwoofer, so if connect a epicenter I would get the low notes I need
  9. hyped for bass

    Upgrading Sound System of my Nissan Micra 2003

    Hey Everyone, Since i got my License I’m driving an old Nissan Micra from 2003 and loving it. But the sound system is really awful. So I’m finally ready to give my Micra a bass-heavy audio upgrade and add some modern tech like Apple CarPlay to make my drives more enjoyable. After doing some...
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    Featured Pretty subwoofer

    Check out this 12" Bass Blaster by Sparked Innovations. It looks awesome! Looks like the gimmicky subs of yesteryear.
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    Why is my bass knob power light flashing

    I've had my subwoofer installed for just over 2 years now with no issues. Now when I start my car (No music playing) The power light on my bass knob flashes and I can hear my subwoofer slightly thumping. I've checked the ground and the power cables but can't figure out what is causing it. The...
  12. AnthonyO

    Kicker Key 200.4 Ohm load question

    Users manual states 4ohm only. My question, if I change my tweeter to a Kicker KSC27 with the 100ohm bass blocker, will that change my ohm load at the amp. Right now I am running Alpine S2-S65C components that run inline capacitors.
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    Hi guys, I need help am not getting the bass i want, even tho i have a decent amp and a sub

    Ground zero amp 1800w rms 1 ohm Edge subwoofer 12 1500w rms. I just upgraded my wiring to 2gauge And am really dissapointed theres just isnt much base, it feels like max 500-800w and i tuned my amp and still the same thing and i dont know whats wrong I tried changing the amp that didnt work...
  14. Alex101903

    Should I be worried about blowing my Alpine speakers with too much bass?

    Hi all, I just got new Alpine speakers in my car. In the front the Alpine R2-S69c and the rear Alpine R2-S65. I also have an amplifier, which is the Alpine R2-A60F. I do not have a subwoofer. Everything sound amazing, but I'm worried about turning up the bass on the equalizer too much and...
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    what am i getting wrong? sundown amp has no bass

    Hey guys, not really a please help question as its more of an I'm curious if its me or the amp. I bought a sundown amp a while ago and have tried it on a few different speakers and boxes... why does this thing just move the speaker and not put out any bass. it will bounce the speaker like...
  16. Adam Spiekerman

    unwanted loud constant bass when i turn up my gain on my amp

    Subs play to the beat with gain low but if I turn it up my subs play loud unwanted never ending bass that is constant and wont stop until I turn down the gain. Not sure what it is.
  17. SamuraiRob

    2017 cherokee latitude help with sub

    I have installed a alpine sub and amp, using a line output converter it all works but the bass stays steady and does not change with the volume. All setting on amp and loc work and are set. But there is something that is making the bass not adjust with the volume. Any help would be appreciated!!!
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    Inconsistent bass levels

    I installed a skar LOC with an SPL audio amp and 2 skar 8s. I have the LOC wired correctly but I was told by someone that I could wire one side of the stock DVC sub to the input of the LOC and just jump the left and right signal wires. Some parts of the bass are loud and others quiet. Do I need...
  19. djdilliodon!

    Completed Spl lab mini bass meter

    Spl mini bass meter barely used with cigarette lighter plug. Measure to 160 db. $125 shipped.
  20. Somchine13

    Two bass remote, which one?

    So I have the Rockford PEQ remote with Rockford T1500 BDCP amp and the LC2I pro bass remote, which one should I use?
  21. Evan Kays

    Sub gets "stuck" on bass notes

    Just installed my first sub into my car and I'm having a weird issue that I can't find any mention of anywhere else. Intermittently my sub gets "stuck" on a bass note and plays it at full volume even if I turn the volume down or to mute. The only way I can stop it is if I pull the fuse out of...
  22. nauc

    35 hours of bass

    playlist by SVS
  23. HennyGod

    Subwoofer and Amp choice

    Number of subs preferred: 1 Size preferred (if configuration allows): 10 inch Budget:500 but can push to 1000 Power to be used (which amp(s), include which resistance): not sure Space available (take measurements, do not guess): 33.5 cubic feet in trunk with seats folded up Goals...
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    new car kickers all around

    recently purchased an older vehicle with 2 4x6 kicker ds in dash and 4 more kicker ds unknown, 1 in each door. upgraded to jvc touch screen head unit and I'm just curious if it's possible to squeeze some bass out of these door speakers before having to jump to a sub and amp, or could an amp...
  25. BassErex

    Bass Louder and softer sometimes... Bass subwoofer problem - Bass loss

    Hello! From above, sorry from too long entry, I wanted to present my problem well. And I'm asking for advice :) . I have weird problem of bass from subwoofer. I fight with this about 4 years On two cars: Mazda 323f Ba and Mazda 6. Sometimes bass is much better and softer. and sometimes i can...
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    Loss of bass

    Hi guys, having an issue with my audio in my 2006 wrx. I have sound deadened my 4 doors and boot(trunk). Installed jbl gto splits front (6.5") and rear (5.25"), powered by a 1000w pioneer amp(have correctly set gain). I also have a 10" kicker sub on its own amp. The headunit is a grundig. Now...
  27. agreater

    Wiring for 2 subs

    I am installing 2 Rockford 15s 1 is 2 ohm DVC and 1 is 4 ohm DVC I want to wire them up to a 1 or 2 ohm load. Does any one have ideas for this? Thank you Agreater
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    Need some help/Recommendations

    Hello everybody, I'm relatively new to car audio only know some things and have wired some stuff before. I was looking into getting an Epicenter or one of the knockoffs from other brands because I listen to a good amount of Mexican music and it's just straight lacking bass. Currently, I have a...
  29. Charger1995

    Need help finishing subs install

    This is my first time wiring subs and not hooking them into the head unit directly. I powered and grounded both subs(in separate boxes) from the same source. I wired the high input positive/negative left/right together from both subs and then to each rear speaker. But only the sub on the drivers...
  30. mrpep

    design help for 2 SKAR SDR 15"s in a ported tuned to 33hz.

    So According to Skar I need 3.75 c/ft. each sub and that's 7.5 c/ft. for both. The sub displacement is .875 each so 1.75 for both. So 9.25 c/ft. box, am I correct? I am also looking for 32 / 33hz. I have a box design of : 38w x 26d x 16h = 9.15 c/ft. Now I need a port. Can someone help me...
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    Subwoofer underpowered

    im running the setup below and it just doesn't hit as hard as I would like. I have a feeling this system is under powered and would like a recommendation on how to improve. 10" CompC 4 Ohm SVC CX300.1 Mono Amplifier
  32. Jeano221

    Subs amp going into protection mode after turning it up HELP

    So I’m having a issue with my amp going into protection mode after turning the radio up, it’s a stock bmw radio and the positive and ground are 11.90 when cars off and 13.60 when car is on, I switched amp snd still did the same thing... don’t know what else to check. Do if anyone can Help me out...
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    What’s your preferred car audio brand(s)

    Hello, new to the forum and car audio in general. What are your guys preferred brands for certain things in car audio. Ex: amplifiers, 6x9s, tweeters, cross overs, signal processors and such. I’m looking to upgrade a few of these things being budget friendly too. Thanks guys
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    Bass is overpowering all other frequencies

    I just bought a 2016 Toyota Vitz, and the system sounds considerably worse than my previous 1998 Toyota car, due to the bass being way too pronounced. It's pretty weird, as both cars used stock speakers, except one is 18 years newer. Why is the bass SO loud? From what I've been reading, most...
  35. BassHead50008

    New Mechman alternator 240a

    So I have the big three done in my car. Setup diagram is: 1. Power wire alternator to battery 2. Negative wire to chassis of car 3. Wire Motor block to chassis (layered factory wire) so on the new alternator there is a positive and negative to the battery. Do I need to change the negative to...
  36. BassHead50008

    How to pair mids and highs

    I’m going to be installing (2) Skar 6.5 mid range loudspeakers (4ohm) in my front door and I have a pair of skar 1.8” super tweeters 4 ohm. How Should I wire them? My amp is 600.4 hifonics 2 ohm stable. I’m worried because I’ve heard it’s not recommended to wire the tweeters down to 2ohm...
  37. BassJunkie96

    Completed Selling Crescendo BC3500

    Hey guys, selling a BC3500D works flawlessly and is in great condition only thing is one of the heat sink fins is slightly bent. Selling because I decided to go a different route with my build and will be looking for something in the 4500w range. Comes with gain control knob and wire. Looking...
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    SOS New Subwoofer - No sound!

    Greetings to all! I got a brand new Sub from Amazon, it is all connected and energized but still no sound coming out. I also connected to my living room home-theater to test and no sound at all. From the Head unit, I install a 2 Farad Capacitor to a Power Ground Distribution Block (to a 500W...
  39. eric_marciniak

    Why is my car still dropping RPM's when the bass hits?

    So to start things off I have a 2008 Infiniti G35X with the stock head unit with an Alpine MRX-M100 mono amp hooked up using pre-amp the signal going to stock Bose amp, a Singer 200 amp alternator, AGM battery, DC Audio Level 2 wired at 2 ohms and 0 gauge Knukoncepts OFC power and ground. I...
  40. trainey3009

    Looking to upgrade subwoofers

    I currently have 4 12" MTX Terminators powered by a Hifonics BE35 1200.1D at 1ohm@34V. I know the MTX Terminators are budget entry subwoofers and I bought them before I knew any better. I'd like to upgrade my subwoofers to either 2 better quality 12" or a single 15" hopefully using the same...
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