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Old 09-30-2007, 11:49 PM
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Thinking about competing in 2 seasons, looking for pointers.

I've been into car audio for a while, and a lot of people talk about how loud my it, but deep down I laugh cause around here 147-148 isn't loud :P... So I've been considering competing in a couple of seasons, taking next year to accumulate gear, learn, test, etc. Next year I plan to go to some shows, see some setups, talk to some of the founding fathers and get a feel for whats all going on. I have decided to try my hand at Street B, since it doesn't really seem as loud as the other classes (maybe I'm wrong)... I'm wondering if anyone can give me some pointers on things like gear to look at, what kind of tuning you guys use, what you set gains and that at, etc. Looking to gain knowledge first before I start throwing money around.
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What I was looking at trying out is an MT 15" and Orion 2500D or Powerbass 3000D, what are these subs rated at and what do people throw at them?
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the MT is nicely rated at.. no rating..

RE says due to it being an SPL only woofer, it has no T/S parameters
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Hmmm, well than what are people throwing at it?
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If you are worried about an Orion 2500D or a PB xa-3000 killing it, dont worry. I know jake is running Sundown 3k's to his just fine. As for SPL, I think you might have better luck with DD, they tend to get louder...
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hey matt I think you should research other brands before deciding on RE or DD there way more products out there that are equal quality or better for even cheaper, I agree on taking a year off and accumulate the gear and research all aspects, that is the best way IMO that way you arent rushing to compete and you will be able to build something crazy!! know you can do it just check out other companies first maybe go onto some american websites and forums and talk to some of the americans they are more then willing to help out anyone wanting to get crazy loud
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well with the MT there is a few guys out there that are putting 2 AB 500.1 to them and not killing them
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Originally Posted by cav2nv420
hey matt I think you should research other brands before deciding on RE or DD there way more products out there that are equal quality or better for even cheaper, I agree on taking a year off and accumulate the gear and research all aspects, that is the best way IMO that way you arent rushing to compete and you will be able to build something crazy!! know you can do it just check out other companies first maybe go onto some american websites and forums and talk to some of the americans they are more then willing to help out anyone wanting to get crazy loud
Can you offer a suggestion of an equal sub that is cheaper?
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Originally Posted by FusionMadsen
What I was looking at trying out is an MT 15" and Orion 2500D or Powerbass 3000D, what are these subs rated at and what do people throw at them?
With that much power I personally wouldn't even consider an MT. You would need closer to 5k at a minimum or you're just fighting against their inefficiency. (not that it's a bad thing, because the offset is that they can take a TON of power)
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Originally Posted by JordyO
Can you offer a suggestion of an equal sub that is cheaper?


there are tons of equal subs cheaper just dont buy them in canada get them in the states, there audio is far cheaper then ours, you can get an alomst brand new 12" atomic apx for 300-400 also a RF spl sub for the same or cheaper the list goes on, dont linit yourself to just canadian stores the prices here for new equipment rape you, not all but most of them
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