Anyone here hit decent DB's [Archive]

Samhain

07-08-2003, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by sickwindsor
Thats loud;) Loudest car ive been in hit around 154-156db's and that thing hurt.Thanks for the reply Rue and I want the DR evil n.o.s. avatar bad.

Luke

PM me your email addy and I send it your way.

ThreeFingerPete

07-09-2003, 01:10 AM

luke, you know how i roll, let me know if you want to hear it.

i could turn it up for a brotha.
probably 140ish DB.

adam

Sean Park

07-09-2003, 02:04 AM

Just out of curiousity, what is the point of a "through the roof" SPL other than impressing/annoying individuals at a stoplight?? For many us who used to do USAC and IASCA, anything over 130 is just a waste of time and effort...

SP
Of course some of use would also like to be able to recognize the audible difference between KLH and Martin Logans once in our 60's...

VIBRED93VERT

07-09-2003, 05:34 PM

Way too loud for me and i'm 21! shit I just wanna feel my bass, not get headaches from it

Ranger2kxlt

07-10-2003, 12:40 AM

My friend has an explorer with custom made box... and 4 JL w7's, hits 164. Its insane. The installers supplied ear plugs.

http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_b/274000-274999/274895_9_full.jpg

ThreeFingerPete

07-10-2003, 01:27 AM

those look like w3s or old style w6's

adam

VIBRED93VERT

07-10-2003, 09:07 AM

That looks sweet!

Samhain

07-10-2003, 09:49 AM

Originally posted by Ranger2kxlt
hits 164.

Maybe with the mic in the port :rolleyes:

FunFordCobra

07-10-2003, 09:48 PM

My boat does 170!

Some new stuff.........

FunFordCobra

07-10-2003, 09:50 PM

Here is a full pic and I moved the sub to the drivers side.
At peak, the boat is putting 4000 watts plus 3x55 light.

FunFordCobra

07-10-2003, 09:51 PM

this did a 149 and 1/2 db but abunch of equiptment fried.

FunFordCobra

07-10-2003, 09:53 PM

BTY: those are solobaric l7 15 on 2 modified RFBD1000s
I dont know what it would do now..........
Ive been thumping this setup for awhile and it needs refreshing.
my dvd player just went out too......:(

greenrebel

07-10-2003, 09:53 PM

Originally posted by Ranger2kxlt
My friend has an explorer with custom made box... and 4 JL w7's, hits 164. Its insane. The installers supplied ear plugs.

http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_b/274000-274999/274895_9_full.jpg

sorry to say, but those ain't no w7's dude

FunFordCobra

07-10-2003, 09:54 PM

HAHAHA! LOL@CARTOYS!

Samhain

07-10-2003, 10:06 PM

Originally posted by FunFordCobra
My boat does 170!

Wow! Your getting up there near the world record :rolleyes:

VIBRED93VERT

07-11-2003, 09:19 AM

And how much do you do Rue??

Samhain

07-11-2003, 10:11 AM

Originally posted by VIBRED93VERT
And how much do you do Rue??

Well, lets see. I have been working in the car audio and security for well over 10 years. In my cars the loudest I have run was about 142 dB at an event. I have built and been involved with a handful of cars that were in the 150's.
The numbers these guys are posting are bullshit, plan and simple.
The world record holder right now is running 130,000 watts of power and is in the 170's. Anyone stating they are running over 150dB, let me put my $6,000 RTA and calibrated mic in there car.
You can put the mic the wrong place and get a higher number, but that's like getting a car on a dyno and claiming the rear wheel horsepower numbers are higher than the numbers at the crankshaft.
In the end, your SPL in dB is worthless. I would rather have sound quality any day of the week, rather than a lot of bass.

BTW 164dB in the pics above is like saying my car has 3,000 horsepower :rolleyes:

VIBRED93VERT

07-11-2003, 11:23 AM

Well I agree with you on that Rue, I like tight bass not loud annoying a** bass. I'm 21 and am into all types of music. Good sound quality and some bass is where its at. Thanks for the clarification though Rue. :)

ls1eater

07-11-2003, 06:53 PM

rue how much if my truck hits over 156db or spl i bet 100$ its does, what car audio shop do you work at:eek: not talking shit just know what my shit sounds like and won the only competition ive been to.:cool:

Samhain

07-11-2003, 10:22 PM

Originally posted by ls1eater
rue how much if my truck hits over 156db or spl i bet 100$ its does, what car audio shop do you work at:eek: not talking shit just know what my shit sounds like and won the only competition ive been to.:cool:

156 dB OR SPL? Your sound pressure level is measured in dB.
Right now I'm back in the tech field and work for Nortel, I have worked for several shops and on my own. For the Most part, Autosound and security.
Knowing how your system sounds is not knowing what it will hit SLP wise.
What Hertz sine wave were you running when you won the competiton?

greenrebel

07-12-2003, 01:01 AM

Robby, I haven't heard your shit turned up all the way, but I don't think it would hit 156

carbedstanger

07-12-2003, 01:04 AM

guy at my job has 6 15'' in his navigator i don't know the db's, it puts out but, it was enough to break his windshield

Samhain

07-12-2003, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by carbedstanger
it was enough to break his windshield

That's the oldest line in the book. I built a truck that had 12 15" woofers and never blew out the windshield.

FunFordCobra

07-13-2003, 12:05 AM

RUE: you think my boat REALLY does 170?:rolleyes:
and I have seen windshields pop out.........:rolleyes:

FunFordCobra

07-13-2003, 12:09 AM

Hey, when you have time I would like to get a mic set up in the ride. I would like to compare how much pounding for years on amps and speakers really effect shit. I think its just my ears turning into mush.....but it seems like it used to hit twice as hard.

07-14-2003, 03:37 PM

I started in this industry in 1988 and I've never seen a window break or "pop out". I have heard about it 9812763978171634 times. :rolleyes:

Those woofers in the red truck are W3v2's. A far cry from W7's.

We did a cherokee (comparable size vehicle to above red exploder) with 4-12W3v2's ported with 2-500/1's, the complete (floor to ceiling) vehicle dynamatted, 15 farad cap, and all kinds of audio control line drivers and he hit 155.

Like Rue said, only pros spending F loads of money are doing anywhere near 170dB.

FunFordCobra

07-15-2003, 09:43 AM

HA! It must have been a bad sealing job on the windshield then.
It was josephs electronics old WATTS UPP van. The big red turd!
All autotek, 24 12's on around 10,000 watts......in a 85 van.....
popped the windshield right out. Thats the only one Ive seen pop out. I guess you need yo get out more eric wright!;)

1BADPONY

07-16-2003, 03:56 AM

I have been arround car audio for about 10 years as well and you guy are right only the pros like Alma Gates are hitting above 150

I have built quit a few cars Mainly for SQ (Soud Quality) but I did have a Mazda B2000 truck with 4 Kicker Competion 15s in a pac man enclosure inside a snug top with a pass through to the cabin and an Orion 2250 amp... and that combination Shatterd my front windshiled but thats what they make lexan for...LOL

sickwindsor

07-16-2003, 11:00 AM

Ive seen two trucks in the 150db range.I dont think you have to be a pro to hit those kinda of #'s.Just time and money.Thats like saying you have to be john force to be able to build a fast car.lol BS anyways to each there own.Some people like the SQ stuff and others DB.I like a lil of both.Thanks for the posts.

Luke

07-17-2003, 07:31 PM

It is not very hard to hit in the 150 dB range with today's electronics, technology, etc. 156+ is a whole other ballgame IMO.

1BADPONY

07-17-2003, 09:44 PM

Mine was a typo I was typing 160 sorry for the confusion.

ls1eater

07-19-2003, 10:29 PM

havent checked this in a while but for stang cray the system in high school was 2 12 and now it is 4 with a bigger amp and shit. but i have a tropfhy plaque that says 156.3 if i had a camera i would show it but no camera no show.

i coul;d care less what other people think about my system i know it hits hard and sounds good so i dont really give a shit.:cool:

Samhain

07-19-2003, 10:50 PM

Originally posted by ls1eater
havent checked this in a while but for stang cray the system in high school was 2 12 and now it is 4 with a bigger amp and shit. but i have a tropfhy plaque that says 156.3 if i had a camera i would show it but no camera no show.

i coul;d care less what other people think about my system i know it hits hard and sounds good so i dont really give a shit.:cool:

Tell us a little more about your system.

PeeWeeC5

07-19-2003, 10:57 PM

Haven't actually measured it yet but one of my friends deals with car audio shit and he thinks somewhere in the 153-154 range.. Have an Xtant 400w on my mids and highs(Alpine type R components w/ Alpine Type R coaxials in the rear). Rockford BD1500 on 3 10" Rockford power HX2's. Sounds good but I could use more...:D

FunFordCobra

07-20-2003, 03:44 AM

ROCKFPRD WHAT?!?!?!?!?

FunFordCobra

07-20-2003, 03:47 AM

sorry....i am drunk.......:confused:

superlopez

07-20-2003, 11:21 PM

My friends truck runs 3 Autotec k 333's
And 9 15in HX2s it hit 156 at the lowrider show last year .This is in a Burb and the back glass fell out.I think some of you dudes are exagerating a little.Or puttng the sensor in the port.:confused:

PeeWeeC5

07-21-2003, 02:37 AM

Originally posted by superlopez
My friends truck runs 3 Autotec k 333's
And 9 15in HX2s it hit 156 at the lowrider show last year .This is in a Burb and the back glass fell out.I think some of you dudes are exagerating a little.Or puttng the sensor in the port.:confused: I can believe that on just regular HX2's. The surround on them is small as shit. Im currently looking for 3 JL w7's and another bd1500

greenrebel

07-21-2003, 10:00 AM

Hey Zach,

w7's? That is going to run you way too much money, how about you get your car fixed first:D

ThreeFingerPete

07-21-2003, 12:18 PM

the surround 0n HX2's is small as shit? compared to what?

adam

PeeWeeC5

07-21-2003, 12:28 PM

Originally posted by stangcrazy
Hey Zach,

w7's? That is going to run you way too much money, how about you get your car fixed first:D Shit, I still gotta buy my Gen VII, Tranny, Turn the 8point into a 10point, brace the rear, and find my block. The car will be running in 3-4 months probably. I just cant wait to see the shock and aww on peoples faces when they see a 2V modular lay down 700rw. :D

FunFordCobra

07-21-2003, 04:36 PM

I LOVE THOSE OLD 333s!
Isnt it like 1200w at 2 ohms?:D

greenrebel

07-21-2003, 05:24 PM

Hey FFC, did you take your boat out yesterday? I saw a white burban or tahoe (can't remember because I flew by him) driving down 114 towards Ft. Worth yesterday. Boat had some nice speakers and other shit on the top bar. Just thought maybe it was you.

BTW I was in my Green 92' hatch, if it was you I went passed.

FunFordCobra

07-22-2003, 09:39 AM

Nope, I was chillin because I am soo sore from boarding all day sunday. Im going out today though! :D

greenrebel

07-22-2003, 10:22 AM

Dude, if you look at my post date I was talking about Sunday. Big boarding boat with blue and black letters or some shit, started with N--------- I think:confused:

lee earley

07-22-2003, 10:39 AM

I took all the Mach460 junk out of the wife's Cobra and put JL Audio 10 's, door speakers and decklid speakers w/a Panasonic head unit don't know what db's but the rearview mirror won't stay on the clip on the windshield it jumps it off. And did the same thing to her 2002 Accord.

greenrebel

07-22-2003, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by lee earley
I took all the Mach460 junk out of the wife's Cobra and put JL Audio 10 's, door speakers and decklid speakers w/a Panasonic head unit don't know what db's but the rearview mirror won't stay on the clip on the windshield it jumps it off. And did the same thing to her 2002 Accord.

it's called super glue;) :D J/K

I put 2 pioneer 12's in my old bronco and a large amp and I did the same thing, box wasn't even mounted, just sitting there shaking away:)

Tiny Tim

07-24-2003, 07:25 PM

I had 3 12w3's in my Honda. That shit was pretty loud. Never measured DB level though.

Samhain

07-24-2003, 09:30 PM

Originally posted by Tiny Tim
I had 3 12w3's in my Honda. That shit was pretty loud. Never measured DB level though.

I call bullshit, you couldn't fit in a honda LOL!:D

Tiny Tim

07-26-2003, 07:04 PM

lol

1996 Honda Accord. the dash is high in those cars so I can fit in 'em.

3 JL 12W3's.
PPI Monoblock amp
Pheonix Gold amp for the highs
boston acoustics rallys all the way around
clarion drx9575 head unit

this was a few years ago
some fucker stole it all

If I ever find out who I will beat 'em with a tire iron.

It hit pretty hard though.

Ranger2kxlt

07-27-2003, 03:06 AM

Ranger2kxlt

07-27-2003, 03:08 AM

shit... forgot the proof picture :(

sickwindsor

07-28-2003, 12:38 PM

Originally posted by Ranger2kxlt
shit... forgot the proof picture :(

If that was a incar pic wouldnt the pic be a little shaky if your in a car hitting 152db and takeing a pic at the same time?

Luke

07-28-2003, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by Ranger2kxlt
You guys are correct :(. My appologies!!! Ive checked with him, they are w6's and it hits 152.4

<--- not a car audio nut :(. Heres proof.

The woofers in that picture are not W6's.
They are 12W3v2-D2's, 12W3v2-D4's, or 12W3v2-D6's. None of which are referred to as "W6's".

<--- JL Dealer since 1991.

Samhain

07-28-2003, 03:26 PM

Originally posted by sickwindsor
If that was a incar pic wouldnt the pic be a little shaky if your in a car hitting 152db and takeing a pic at the same time?

Luke

Most of the time playing that loud, you are required to be out of the car.

Ranger2kxlt

07-29-2003, 01:38 AM

Picture was taken after the reading... :). Has slip and everything to prove it. I guess i could post the picture of the front of his car so you could see the fordcustoms sticker on his window since im getting the feeling people arent believing me :(

EW, this is information from him... maybe i misunderstood him again. By the way... it doesnt even have a full shot of the subs... how can you tell?

BumpinBlazer

08-08-2003, 06:17 PM

i useta have 2 TREO SS 15's in my blazer pushed by a Cadence Z9000 amp...i never got it measured but the guy that did the install has been going to contests and has been in the car audio business for a loong time and he said he was guessin it was hittin about 145...not too bad for no dynomat or nething..it was LOUD..lol but then sum1 decided they wanted to break into my car and steal them so i dont have em ne more lol i do still have 1 TREO SS 15 for sale tho

ThreeFingerPete

08-09-2003, 04:37 AM

20$?

adam

08-09-2003, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by Ranger2kxlt
EW, this is information from him... maybe i misunderstood him again. By the way... it doesnt even have a full shot of the subs... how can you tell?

I can tell because the ONLY JL Audio woofers that have an inverted dust cap with the JL logo on them are 12W3v2's.