130db with an epic-160...
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130db with an epic-160...
thats it, a 130db, is that respectable? i have a diamond audio tdx 12" running off a diamond audio d5 1200.1 (1200watt monoblock) in a 1.5cubic ft. sealed enclosure. i was hoping for 135db, but i guess 130db is where i am stuck at. it sounds great, and its loud, so i'm not complaining, but just thought it was low.
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130-140's is pretty common unless your into serious SPL. i havent had my civic tested yet. but im pretty sure im in that range or there maybe the 140's. My highest spl was 152.3 in my last truck i had. 1999 f250 ext cab with 4 - 15's in a bed box, the thing POUNDED for a DIY sound system ! Not to mention meters have been known to give faulty readings!
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Rep Power: 607 ^^^ yeah i have had a few systems that were banging high 140's and (2) meters at shows i went to said i was couldnt' even break 135.
And one system i had hit consistent high 150.?'s with (1)15" RFL, the one meter said that i was in the low 130's.
But all in all, if u are in the 130's that is still respectable.
And one system i had hit consistent high 150.?'s with (1)15" RFL, the one meter said that i was in the low 130's.
But all in all, if u are in the 130's that is still respectable.
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Rep Power: 327 not to mention who really cares unless your competing. If it sounds good to you thats all that matters! Not like friday night you be hanging with your buddies and they whip out a RTA with a 170 db mic! lol
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Rep Power: 379 I always tell my friends "don't bring the 170 db mic" but they NEVER listen....and its ALWAYS on fridays. Geeshh. I need new friends.
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Rep Power: 317 the epic-160 helped tremendously in the bass department, so yea, i'm happy. i just never hear about the spl of common, every day systems, so i had nothing to compare to, but i guess 130db isn't bad.
btw, the epic-160 also displays voltage, and man, my voltage changes like a ****, goes from 14.0volts to 11.7volts, to 12.3volts, back down to 11.7volts, etc. i guess i need to beef up the electrical a little.
btw, the epic-160 also displays voltage, and man, my voltage changes like a ****, goes from 14.0volts to 11.7volts, to 12.3volts, back down to 11.7volts, etc. i guess i need to beef up the electrical a little.
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Rep Power: 317 oh yea, crap, i did measure with music.
if you dont mind, can you send me some at mitul316@yahoo.com, i have about 3mb free.
thanks ludlam
if you dont mind, can you send me some at mitul316@yahoo.com, i have about 3mb free.
thanks ludlam
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