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<blockquote data-quote="bigbassman" data-source="post: 477039" data-attributes="member: 542419"><p>eh.. I feel like a ramble..</p><p></p><p>there's 3 keys to being a winning competitor</p><p></p><p>winning meaning you can go to a large, sanctioned show, and bring home a first place trophy..</p><p></p><p>winning meaning holding state records, world records, and being world champion..</p><p></p><p>1. SPL meter</p><p></p><p>2. Electrical System</p><p></p><p>3. Being able to think on your own</p><p></p><p>number one is basic.. if you don't own, or have access to a good SPL meter.. might as well hang it up right there.. can't test what works if you have no meter.. ear doesn't play well in this area..</p><p></p><p>number two.. is sadly, the most overlooked portion of a vehicle...</p><p></p><p>sure.. you just bought 10 2 kw amps... whatcha gonna power them with? That stock alt and battery isn't gonna take kindly...</p><p></p><p>you NEED</p><p></p><p>1. Alternator(s)</p><p></p><p>2. Batteries</p><p></p><p>3. Large Wire</p><p></p><p>1. Alternator is duh... its the only device in a vehicle capable of producing power.. its used to supply the amps, supplement batteries to power amps, and recharge batteries in orgs where the vehicle must be off.. bigger is better..</p><p></p><p>2. Batteries.. yep.. can't run without them... if you have 600 amps of current draw from your amps... 1 200 amp alt isn't gonna float the boat.. I recommend something at least 900 cca, and with long warranties //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif</p><p></p><p>3. Wire... usually overlooked.. verah bad.. ALWAYS upgrade the underhood wiring from the alternator (power and ground) and front battery (power and ground) the gains from doing that will astonish you.. make sure the amps are wired up with the largest wire that will fit in them.... also make sure you're using good ground areas.. the battery bank needs lots of grounds, with big wire.. Don't ever skimp in this area.. it will come back to bite you in the ass...</p><p></p><p>Finally... number 3.. you can't be a copycat in this game....</p><p></p><p>every box doesn't work in every vehicle... every box trick doesn't work in every box.. every woofer doesn't work the same in every box..</p><p></p><p>don't follow... use number 1 to make your own combinations come together.. That's one of the beauties of attending and competing at a world finals event.. you see all these completely different installs.. within tenth's of a db from each other... truly amazing..</p><p></p><p>leave yourself open to change, and be willing to spend countless hours working on your system... thats what it takes...</p><p></p><p>Loyd L.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bigbassman, post: 477039, member: 542419"] eh.. I feel like a ramble.. there's 3 keys to being a winning competitor winning meaning you can go to a large, sanctioned show, and bring home a first place trophy.. winning meaning holding state records, world records, and being world champion.. 1. SPL meter 2. Electrical System 3. Being able to think on your own number one is basic.. if you don't own, or have access to a good SPL meter.. might as well hang it up right there.. can't test what works if you have no meter.. ear doesn't play well in this area.. number two.. is sadly, the most overlooked portion of a vehicle... sure.. you just bought 10 2 kw amps... whatcha gonna power them with? That stock alt and battery isn't gonna take kindly... you NEED 1. Alternator(s) 2. Batteries 3. Large Wire 1. Alternator is duh... its the only device in a vehicle capable of producing power.. its used to supply the amps, supplement batteries to power amps, and recharge batteries in orgs where the vehicle must be off.. bigger is better.. 2. Batteries.. yep.. can't run without them... if you have 600 amps of current draw from your amps... 1 200 amp alt isn't gonna float the boat.. I recommend something at least 900 cca, and with long warranties [IMG]//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif[/IMG] 3. Wire... usually overlooked.. verah bad.. ALWAYS upgrade the underhood wiring from the alternator (power and ground) and front battery (power and ground) the gains from doing that will astonish you.. make sure the amps are wired up with the largest wire that will fit in them.... also make sure you're using good ground areas.. the battery bank needs lots of grounds, with big wire.. Don't ever skimp in this area.. it will come back to bite you in the ass... Finally... number 3.. you can't be a copycat in this game.... every box doesn't work in every vehicle... every box trick doesn't work in every box.. every woofer doesn't work the same in every box.. don't follow... use number 1 to make your own combinations come together.. That's one of the beauties of attending and competing at a world finals event.. you see all these completely different installs.. within tenth's of a db from each other... truly amazing.. leave yourself open to change, and be willing to spend countless hours working on your system... thats what it takes... Loyd L. [/QUOTE]
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