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    Right now, I'm running two 12" Audiobahn Alum12Q's off of a 1600 watt Kenwood Excelon amp. I used this setup at a competition last year, and hit a measly 133 db. I found out after that, that my box wasn't any good, so I bought a deep well box from Megabass, which has helped tremendously. Can someone give me a good guesstimate as to what I should probably be hitting with this setup? I'm going to a competition this Friday, and I want to know if I'm able to hit right around the average or not.

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    138

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    • #3
      It is totally dependant on the mic IMO. Assuming that the 1600 watts is RMS I'd say ballpark 145 or so

      Matt
      \'93 Red 3.4L Camaro<br />Engine: Jet II, Pacesetters, K&N FIPK, Accel Wires, Iridium Plugs, Flowmaster, ASP U/D, 180 Thermo, much more...<br /><br />\'98 Z28 Vert Triple Black A4 Stock for now<br />34000 Miles<br /><br />Not enough room in the sig for my stereo.

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      • #4
        id say it would be around 140.
        2001 Arctic White Firebird With Black Drop Top<br /><br />3:42 Gears<br />Zexel LSD<br />BMR upper A-Arms<br />Trans Am exhaust with 3\" I-pipe and cutout<br />Modified intake<br />Mecham Hood<br />Trans Go shift kit<br />Making rear control arms and panhard

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        • #5
          not sure man, The subs are good but dont care for Kenwood. I hit 140db last year with 2 kicker comp 10 and a punch 500a2 in a sealed box. [img]graemlins/rock.gif[/img]
          94 Firebird 3.4L V6<br />-Limo tint on all windows<br />-2 10in kicker comps<br />-H4 conversion kit with super plasma bulbs(PIAA)<br />-NGK PLUGS-Tb-bypass<br />-Viper 550ESP Alarm<br />-Borla Cat-Back exhaust<p>-----------------<br />In the Next month:<br />-LS1 SWAP !!!!!!!!!

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          • #6
            SPL numbers are really tough to guess at. Lots of factors to take into account. Subs, amp, vehicle, box design, etc, etc.

            I did a really nice slot ported box for a kid to put in his Extended cab Chevy truck. 2 Memphis 12's, 900 watt Arc Audio amp = 135.7dB.
            In my car, same style box, but for a single Diamond CM3 12, 450 watt Arc Audio amp, 137.3db. Go figure...
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            • #7
              i did a 138 with (2) 10'' fosgates and a Viper 1200.1 in a vented box

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              • #8
                Well, considering I know the box is good'n solid and it's even ported [img]graemlins/rock.gif[/img] and you're using 12s and not 10s, plus you have decent power and known spl subs, I will go on the high end and say 147-149ish. I don't know a lot about that amp. I tend to think of kenwood's amps as a little overrated in the power department. I dunno. If you had an orion or ppi, jl or even jbl, I would've said higher.

                If you don't get at least 145, then something else is wrong or at least could be improved upon. Sound deadening, better wiring, new subs, more power, etc. I have guys with two 12" alpines and a lot smaller (sealed) boxes hitting 145-147. So that's my basis. But like matt says, the mic makes a difference too. Keep us updated :D

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                • #9
                  Doesnt really matter now though, i just go a Ticket for a loud system $460 [img]graemlins/rant.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/rant.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/rofl.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/rofl.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/twak.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/twak.gif[/img]
                  94 Firebird 3.4L V6<br />-Limo tint on all windows<br />-2 10in kicker comps<br />-H4 conversion kit with super plasma bulbs(PIAA)<br />-NGK PLUGS-Tb-bypass<br />-Viper 550ESP Alarm<br />-Borla Cat-Back exhaust<p>-----------------<br />In the Next month:<br />-LS1 SWAP !!!!!!!!!

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by BadAzz6:
                    Doesnt really matter now though, i just go a Ticket for a loud system $460 [img]graemlins/rant.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/rant.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/rofl.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/rofl.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/twak.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/twak.gif[/img]
                    $460? wow u gotta get that lowered i didnt get a ticket but im pissed for u too :mad:

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                    • #11
                      Ya, i guess there is a new law in illinois so watch out!!! They are required to tow the car. SO it was $260 to the state, $77 for the tow and $100 for the ticket so $437. the are doing it for tinted windows on the side too! [img]graemlins/twak.gif[/img] FTP!
                      94 Firebird 3.4L V6<br />-Limo tint on all windows<br />-2 10in kicker comps<br />-H4 conversion kit with super plasma bulbs(PIAA)<br />-NGK PLUGS-Tb-bypass<br />-Viper 550ESP Alarm<br />-Borla Cat-Back exhaust<p>-----------------<br />In the Next month:<br />-LS1 SWAP !!!!!!!!!

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                      • #12
                        limo ting gave me a lot of trouble too thats why i just scrapped it off.

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