My system is pathetic

[Paul]

During the summer months, a few of my friends and myself drive
out to the middle of nowhere where we have sound offs. It's a
good place to do this because there's not a neighbor for like
9 or 10 miles. Anyway, it seems that it never fails; my system
appears to be too weak. We compete to see how loud and how far
away our systems can be heard, and mine is pathetic. I just
don't get it. I have a great deal of power and everything.
I'll list my gear...


Headunit : Panasonic

Front speakers: Diamond Audio s600s 6-1/2" component set
installed in the front doors.

Subs: Two 10" Diamond Audio subs in a sealed box.

Amps:

--Front: Diamond Audio 2-channel amp rated @ 150 x 2 RMS @ 4-
ohms
--Subs: Diamond Audio mono-block rated at 1200 x 1 RMS @ 1-
ohm


This is my complete setup. That's a beastly 1500 watts of true
RMS power, and it sounds so weak... The volume on the headunit
can go up to 40 (though 35 seems to be the limit without
noticable distortion) and it can barely be heard from outside
of the vehicle. I obviously must be doing something wrong. But
what?? How much power does one actually need to be win a sound
off?

[bob wald]

well my 1 sub power by 300rms n everything else power by 300rms....at
90% of full power...WOW...i can be heard easly 55ft away....

[bob wald]

it might be how well your head unit reproduces
music...and plays radio signals.....id guess
your head unit isnt all it could be....lol
ive heard that afew times....oh nevermind the last part..just flash
backs.from my school days...

[Cyrus]

In article >,
Paul > wrote:

> During the summer months, a few of my friends and myself drive
> out to the middle of nowhere where we have sound offs. It's a
> good place to do this because there's not a neighbor for like
> 9 or 10 miles. Anyway, it seems that it never fails; my system
> appears to be too weak. We compete to see how loud and how far
> away our systems can be heard, and mine is pathetic. I just
> don't get it. I have a great deal of power and everything.
> I'll list my gear...
>
>
> Headunit : Panasonic
>
> Front speakers: Diamond Audio s600s 6-1/2" component set
> installed in the front doors.
>
> Subs: Two 10" Diamond Audio subs in a sealed box.
>
> Amps:
>
> --Front: Diamond Audio 2-channel amp rated @ 150 x 2 RMS @ 4-
> ohms
> --Subs: Diamond Audio mono-block rated at 1200 x 1 RMS @ 1-
> ohm
>
>
> This is my complete setup. That's a beastly 1500 watts of true
> RMS power, and it sounds so weak... The volume on the headunit
> can go up to 40 (though 35 seems to be the limit without
> noticable distortion) and it can barely be heard from outside
> of the vehicle. I obviously must be doing something wrong. But
> what?? How much power does one actually need to be win a sound
> off?
>

IMO Not enough displacement and/or installation.

--
Cyrus

*coughcasaucedoprodigynetcough*

[robyncboyd]

Paul Wrote:
> I obviously must be doing something wrong. But
> what?? How much power does one actually need to be win a sound
> off?

You amplifier power is fine. Although your 2x10" subs are small, I
have heard plenty of 2x10" get real loud. In excess of 145 dbs.

I suspect its your enclosure. Hopefully you're not using one of those
BB one size fits all subwoofer boxes.

Ported enclosures always get louder, but aren't as detailed.

If its really important for you to get loud, try upgrading your subs to
a larger size and at a minimum look into having a ported enclosure
being either fabbed up by you or someone else for your specific sub.


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[Tony F]

Paul,

What kind of vehicle is this in, how is the sub box installed, and how are
your subs wired? Also, check to make sure the gains on your amp(s) are
properly adjusted. I can't comment on whether or not you'd win a
competition with your friends, but you should be getting plenty of volume to
say the least.

Tony

--
2001 Nissan Maxima SE Anniversary Edition
Clarion DRZ9255 Head Unit, Phoenix Gold ZX475ti, ZX450 and Xenon X1200.1
Amplifiers, Dynaudio System 360 Tri-Amped In Front and Focal 130HCs For Rear
Fill, Image Dynamics IDMAX10 D4 v.3 Sub

2001 Chevy S10 ZR2
Pioneer DEH-P9600MP Head Unit, Phoenix Gold Ti500.4 Amp, Focal 165HC
Speakers & Image Dynamics ID8 D4 v.3 Sub

[bob wald]

actually i was thinking about tape players onmy last post..excuse me..i
have them on my mind.i been looking or a good tape player....
all i can find is dolby b.i remember dolby c was better...