Loudness test?

[apeterson26]

Is there any way one can compare the loudness/output of their subs to see if they are at their max potential?

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[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

Is there any way one can compare the loudness/output of their subs to see if they are at their max potential?

spl meter

 

[apeterson26]

Im going to assume any spl apps are going to be bs?

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

Who's subs? You wanna see how loud you are, SPL meter at a local shop with a small feww might do the trick or if you know someone that has/owns one.

 

[bandit_kb]

Spl meter will tell you how loud you are. Potential is based on many things: vehicle, enclosure and power.

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[apeterson26]

Just trying to make sure im getting what i can with the equipment i got. You know how it is

 

[bandit_kb]

Just trying to make sure im getting what i can with the equipment i got. You know how it is

I forget what amp you have on the SA’s?

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[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

Do you plan on competing or just a loud daily ground pounder?

 

[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

Just trying to make sure im getting what i can with the equipment i got. You know how it is

yeah u have to buy a mic to go with the spl apps, no to cheap.. better to call a shop..

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

Im going to assume any spl apps are going to be bs?

You will need a proper (read expensive) pressure sensor.

 

[shredder2]

yeah u have to buy a mic to go with the spl apps, no to cheap.. better to call a shop..

Dont try a free phone app... the real phone meters cost $200? and up I think... what's up? you think that CAB at 1/2 ohm is not enough for 2 sa-10's?.. you got your highs (factory speakers) on hu power and IDK what else... wow.. just meter it and see

 

[apeterson26]

I dont know anyone personally that has a system like mine, so other than asking at a car audio shop i dont have anything to compare to.

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

I dont know anyone personally that has a system like mine, so other than asking at a car audio shop i dont have anything to compare to.

There's no comparing to anything because that's dumb. Every system is gonna be different based on vehicle, tuning, Enclosure, wall, etc. Install is 90% of car audio. It's a science really.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

I dont know anyone personally that has a system like mine, so other than asking at a car audio shop i dont have anything to compare to.

you are in memphis, there's a pretty big car audio scene there. Search Facebook for Memphis TN car audio or Tennessee car audio groups.

 

[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

Dont try a free phone app... the real phone meters cost $200? and up I think... what's up? you think that CAB at 1/2 ohm is not enough for 2 sa-10's?.. you got your highs (factory speakers) on hu power and IDK what else... wow.. just meter it and see

what are u talking about? #1 i have sq coax.. i said nothing about his amp., u forget your pills today? he asked about testing and i said meters or mic won't cheap..