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If you check out a few of my past Bass Meet videos, you’ll see a trend among the nice custom builds, they were either DIY, one of the independent dude’s around town that do good work, or Ronnie’s Electronics in National City. Since I’m really big into DIY, I’ve never needed their services, but their builds speak for themselves. You can also check out the SD Bassheads Group on FB. Lots of info in there!

lol nah not quite. I'm not really at that point where I can afford flying out to events just yet. I'm DEFINITELY trying to get there though! I'm hoping by this time next year I can at least hit the big ones.

Thanks for checking it out man! And especially for leaving feedback, I really appreciate that. And thanks! Idk if I’m gonna do it with this 1500, but I will DEFINITELY be hitting 150 at at least 30Hz and in this car

No problem at all man! If you got any questions during a tune, don't hesitate to reach out. Thanks for checking it out!

Aw man that’s big!! I appreciate that! We just getting started!

Thanks! Honestly, comments like that are probably my favorite. It blows me away that ANYBODY watches my stuff, so to have that reaction is a really big deal! I’m still trying to figure out this whole “content creator” thing, but I’m determined to make something out of it. Thanks for the support!

Thanks! It was a fun test!

DO IT! It takes a lil time and effort, but the results more than make up for it! You have any questions during the process, don't hesitate to reach out. Good luck on your project!

@@DaBadNewzyou don’t put the black foam part on the door it’s self? Only the inside and on the panel?

@ssjdavid you definitely CAN for that extra extra coverage, but since the foam is mostly for road noise, it makes a bigger difference in the open areas. I just didn’t put it there because I was using what I had left somewhere it would have more impact you know?

Thanks! And yea they're a lot of fun! Even for spectators, it's cool seeing all the builds, and most of the owners are super happy to talk about their cars or give out demos. As far as an upcoming meet, there is a monthly meet here in San Diego (usually on a Saturday). They haven't announced the day for August yet, but it should be dropped any day now. (this is the FB group where I get the info from facebook.com/groups/2021447841247267)

@@DaBadNewz super impressed man. Just joined the group and subscribed to your channel. Hope to meet you in person and get a demo! Cheers bruv

@Dr.T-GetItDone I usually try to make sure I can hit the meets, so if you go, you’ll definitely see me! Hope to see you at the next one man

thanks man! I was honestly kinda surprised it was that loud...I haven't metered it in all this time cuz I thought I'd be low af and embarrass myself lol

I think for the final I ran 48. I ran 48 and 49 that day. Higher than I wanna be loud at, but I was just going for peak (which is still higher than I want, but it is what it is for now)

all good now u know u gotta do now to get lower hz .You built all your stuff man many dont have the know how or the time be proud my guy . isee you going futher in competition mode. bur with u learning u can help those who just want a system and show them proper electrical and bang with out getting big amps or in there budget ​@@DaBadNewz

@@slowbrezze I appreciate that man! And I really appreciate the fact that you can see what wasn't shown: the vision. That's all I wanna do man, make this shit accessible, but still cool. Around here, we love $30,000 builds the same we love $300 builds! It's just really for the love of the game. And yea I'm just getting started in these competitions...just watch!

Nice! Sounds like that’s about the expected score for that power/cone area

that American Bass on the Taramps in the blue Scion xB. It was Port Wars class though, so the sensor is actually IN the port. Still pretty damn impressive though!

@@DaBadNewz Okay, I was unaware of the meter being in the port. I only watch this stuff on TH-cam. Never competed. Thanks for the insight.

@@johnkovich8874 I’m still learning myself man! And yea in most other categories it’s placed in the kick panel or on the windshield. (There are also categories where the mic is outside the car). Thanks for checking it out!

What's your setup? I currently have 2 SSA ICON 12s in my 1971 Chevelle with a 240 JS Alternator and 2 runs of Sky High 0 gauge OFC to the back. I broke them in on a Kicker cxa1800.1t. Now I have an Orion HCCA 3000.1 and 2 30ah Limitless Lithium NoLi batteries and an XS Power SB500 34 supercap bank to install. I'm excited for the next level. I had the Kicker 1800 watt on a 12w7 in the high output enclosure before this too. 1800 at 1 and 2 ohms 1350 at the 3 ohms the w7 is.

For right now it's just a Fi BL18 on a Sundown SCV-1500. Under the hood is just a Mechman 240A and 1/0 big 4...still on the stock battery until I decide on a better power solution.

thanks man! If you're in San Diego or nearby, we have the bass meets every month. That or FB would probably be your best bet. (SD Bassheads Group: facebook.com/groups/2021447841247267/ )

Yea he does! Super clean sounding truck! I'll have to get a closer look at the Sentra next time he pulls it out. That one is a really fun build

Thanks man I really appreciate that! Especially from another DIYer!

I REALLY want to start traveling out to meets and competitions, and Oregon would be a great first step! (I’ve only ever driven straight through other than a night in Grants Pass). Unfortunately I work almost exclusively on the weekends, so making it to events is tough without a pretty advanced warning (I’m working both of those days already). Is there an organizer up there I can follow on IG to learn about upcoming events? Btw, I really appreciate that suggestion! I 100% plan on doing something like that eventually

Thanks man and welcome back! It's good! I actually just ran it in my first competition. My newest video is all about it! And yea I was actually planning on doing a short walk around of my car pretty soon just to remind all the new viewers what we workin with. Should be installing some midbass pretty soon too!

@DaBadNewz that's what's up. Aight I'll look out for the updates..thanks

no problem man, thanks for checking back in

How did it go? Get what you expected?

Damn you came out swinging! And I kinda wish I would have swept in the lanes just to double check that I couldn’t ran it a lil lower (frequency wise). I really wanna know what I do at about 30Hz. I know that sealing and deadening is gonna make a big difference for you! And thanks for the sub man! I really appreciate the support from the basshead community

@DaBadNewz I'm over here in east central indiana. Hr and half from the slamology show

Slam is 10000% on the list man! I’m trying to work up to the point where I can start hitting some of those big ass shows in the south and midwest. That’s cool af you already right there!

Thanks man! Definitely wont be the last. Those are some pretty damn good numbers on a single 10! That must have sounded nice! I never really intended on competing, but now that I’ve had a taste, I’m already thinking of ways to improve

@@DaBadNewz -Keep in mind that people will say they hit way higher Db scores, than they actually do. Not to mention some who are saying there Db scores, might have been on some oldschool SPL meter that can read up to 15 Db higher than the current Legit SPL meters. In all fairness, some don't even know that these oldschool meters are way off. I have tested my same system on an oldschool Db meter, & it showed a 164 Db, i then tested it on a New pressure style Db meter= Term Lab SPL meter, & it showed a 149 Db. This was the same system, with the meter in the same position, with the same freq. A 145 Db on 1 subwoofer, in a no-wall setup, on a Legit SPL meter is awesome, great job on your 1st competition🎉!

@evilinside5984 Good point! I appreciate the insight. And thanks man! I'm pretty happy with it so far. It definitely has a long way to go, but I think this is a nice starting point.

@@DaBadNewz - That is a very good starting point for sure. The best thing is to remember, as long as you are happy with it, thats all that should really matter. Also im sure it makes you feel proud, that you designed/built your enclosure. Please take this friendly advice, all though testing your Db score is fun @ 1st, its easy to get caught up in the #s game, & to start comparing your system with others, it can be a never ending black hole, if you let it. Like i just wanted a 140, then a 145, like you wanted, & got, then the next big milestone is the Big 150 Db, then 155 Db, then the mount olympus of goals a 160 Db Demo Monster. Remember that someone will always be louder than you. If you don't allow others to get into your head, & you just enjoy how, & what you want to do , you will enjoy car audio for a longtime, & meet many great people. Just don't let the Toxic haters enrage you, as there will be some of those. Again your happiness, & enjoyment is the key.

@@DaBadNewz - I seen that your system has an Fi BL 18", powered by a Sundown scv 1500, but what are you wired to, 1 ohm, or 1/2 ohm? Also what Cubic Feet net, port area, & what is your enclosure tuned to? If you would like to get a better idea of what freq. your vehicle likes most, start by blocking off your port= run it sealed, for a flatter freq. response curve. Then with the SPL meter in the competition location, start testing Db @ 70% volume, using test tones= not sweeps( they are too fast, & can show random/false peaks ). Always make sure the 70% or so volume doesn't change, & that each test tone be held for the same time, like count 1 one thousand, 2 one thousand, 3 one thousand, then as you start saying 4, pause it, & write down the freq., & the score. When you find the peak freq.= highest score obtained, while sealed, & volume only @ 70%, lets say its 48Hz. But when you go for your max SPL score, unblock your port now, & try 1 Hz Lower( 47 Hz ), the peak ( 48 Hz ), & 1 Hz higher ( 49 Hz ), as volume, and weather can slightly change your peak freq. Tips to try to increase your score, make a removable port, & keep trying different port lengths( if your enclosure is currently tuned 10 Hz, or more below your vehicles peak freq., i would 1st try a 1" to 2" shorter port length, if all port length is external, as if its internal, that changes your subs NET cu. Ft.) But each time you change your port length ( shorter raises the tune ), & ( Longer ) lowers the tune, you should retest your Db @ 1 Hz below, @ peak, & @ 1 Hz above, to see if the score goes up, or down. If it goes up, keep making the port shorter till it stops gaining Db. If the score goes down, make the port longer, etc. Hope this helps!?

Bout 7.25 of air, bout 7.5 total. I was aiming for a tune of about 30 when I built it, and it looks like it landed about 38. But damn in a crx?! I bet that gets DOWN! Always loved those cars

@@DaBadNewz yeh 😂 it's pretty nasty. I've never meter it yet but rn I'm just running a jp 23 v2 on it . I have a new us 100hc to put on it. I wanted to be low watt . I have a new js 320 alt to put on it . I have a couple shorts of it on a Rockford 1200 . The car itself needs alot more work done . Nowhere near clean as your build 🤘🤝

Shiiit man we all know how that works! These builds take time (and money!) In that tight space of the CRX though, I know that bass is gonna fill the cabin easy! I'm only on 1500! And man it only looks clean on camera! That bitch dirty and got some funky lines in real life, but I appreciate you man!

For sure! All said I’m really happy with where the build is at, all things considered. Thanks for checking it out!

You know what, I never thought about it like that, but I really like that! I definitely built it just to cruise around slappin and having a good time, and you right, for that purpose, doing a 145 is still pretty decent. I’ll still compete in the future, but I don’t think I will ever do this strictly for competition. I always want my builds to look good, but still hold their own on the meter. And yea I was only even able to hit that because I played at my cabin’s resonant frequency. In the future I wanna hit that 145 at like 20Hz!

Thanks man! Honestly, I feel like I cheated to get those numbers because I ran so high (48 and 49 Hz)...I wanna be doing 145 at 18Hz!! But nah I'm happy with it for now. And I appreciate that man! It's all DIY and always evolving (slowly!)

@@DaBadNewz Hell yeah, well I feel you though. I did a 142db at 46Hz (two 12" subs on 3k) and I wasn't real happy... I do a 151.7 now at 32Hz at the head rest (two 15" subs on 5k) and I'm finally happy with it. If you want to get real low, tune for 20hz and put like four 15"s in a big ass enclosure with a shiitload of port area. Even go a 4th or 6th order and do a sub 20 tune on a mid 30's tune on the chambers... my man you will blow way past 145 real fast :D You obviously take pride in your installation, it's clean af bro. Looks real good and even though you peak in the high 40's there's nothing wrong with that at all. Plenty of great music to play in those ranges, but I feel you... when you just want them low lows you will stop at almost nothing :D

It's funny you say that about the 15s in a 4th or 6th...cuz I'm pretty sure that's exactly what I'm gonna be doing (but we a long way from there). I kinda wanna try 15s next (just because I've had 12s and 18s in all my cars), and for that frequency response, you not gonna beat having 2 separate tunes to cover the ranges you want...like the teens!!! And I appreciate that man! I definitely take pride in the build! I want it to have a cool look to it, but also I NEED it to hit some lows. And I mean it will play down to 26, but at probably like 130 or something lol Thanks for checking out the video and adding some insight man! I honestly feel like I've learned more since I started making videos (than when I was just watching them), thanks to a dope ass basshead community leaving suggestions like that. Good lookin out!

What pages should I follow for local bass meets in California?

​@DaBadNewz what's your box tuned at?

Yea man that thing was SERIOUS. I honestly dropped the ball on not checking that one out a lil more in depth when I had the chance. My mind was NOT in the usual space since I was competing (thank goodness not against him!) I'm definitely gonna give it a proper walk around/build dissection next time I see it.

oh nooo! I hate having to track down shit like that, but then to blow it first time out? I know that hurt! It's the life we chose though man! Hope you back up n running soon. And thanks man! It was a lot of fun and I feel dumb for being scared all this time. Definitely gonna run it again! Appreciate you!

thanks man! Can't wait to make some improvements and come back harder

@DaBadNewz I got a mini spl meter. They're like $250 but totally worth it to find your number. They're expensive, but nice to use at my own leisure, ya know? That's a nice number tho for 1 sub and minimal power!

@@1ohmwrecker maaan I feel like I cheated with the frequency I had to run to get those numbers! Eventually I'll be hitting that at 28 instead of 48! But yea man honestly, after seeing how easy it was to use...idk. I might have to try and hit up a brand about a review video or something lol It's only really expensive because I'm not trying to compete like that (at least not just yet)...but they definitely seem like a must have if you serious about SPL

@@DaBadNewz yeah that is a pretty high peak! My peak is at 33hz. But I've seen that number vary a lot w different vehicles! You'll be hitting a 150 before ya know it! I finally just got it.

I don’t think it made it to the final video, but the first peak when we metered my car off camera was 38 (which would make sense since I aimed for a tune of 30 when I built the box). But I think my cabin resonance is about 48/49, so that ended up being where my overall peak was at. But yea I’m coming!

Nah I don’t mind that at all man, that’s just looking out for people. And tbh, I definitely more than know better. I worked on aircraft in the military (where hearing protection is stressed really heavily), and am actually an audio engineer in my regular life. Which means my hobby is actually hazardous to my career, (but to be fair, my career itself is hazardous to my career, since I work a lot of live shows). I’ve even had to study how the ear works as part of my audio education! All that to say: you’re absolutely right! Being mindful of the long term consequences is definitely important! (And I like the video idea!)

Right?! I really should have highlighted that lil bit more. Makes me wonder how I would do in Port Wars

Oh no doubt! I was honestly more concerned about getting low dBs. I just didn’t think about the fact that the class I was in (based on cone area) was for up to 10k watts…so I was bound to get beat up lol. It was all fun though!

@@DaBadNewz and also, you always want more, you have 10,000 you want 15,000, till the car explodes

That’s definitely true! I was happy with my 1500 until I started coming to the bass meets…then I started getting that itch for more! It never ends

Thanks man! I appreciate the follow! And now that I have some kind of an idea what’s going on, I’ll be ready to hit the lanes again

@@DaBadNewz Hells yeah man. I wish you the best of bassing and hope for no smoke!

Likewise man!

Aww man my system isn’t NEAR as well rounded as some of the other one’s (like Mark’s corolla!)…but I’ll definitely give em a try so I at least know where I stand now. Thanks for the suggestions!

@@DaBadNewz they just really rock ! ! ! Not a Db type music . Just sound really good ! That’s some songs I rocked in the 90’s Pantara Vulger display of power album as well ! I had Alpine, JBL & Fosgates

@@DaBadNewz Cool that you responded !

@@DaBadNewz I was only pushing 840 w into 6x9 & 12’ s old school equipment though

In the 90s I was more of a Tupac and Bone Thugs kinda guy lol. But I can appreciate good music of all types

Thanks! Had a lot of fun earning it

Sounds like you are jealous and you never won anything in your life.

@@nathanlitko1004 it was a joke as he said himself only 3 people were in his class Karen.

I’m already interested based on that title! Thanks for the info!

I’m super curious to see where that goes! I know that’s a big thing in the xB community (and really any car with the 2az engine)

Keep an eye on it. It’ll be through JS I believe.

I appreciate you checking it out, and even more so for leaving feedback!

Nice! I really wish I would have at least tried metering in the low 30s. If for nothing else than just to know. I feel like running at 48 and 49 was cheating lol

Gonna have The Tank in one soon!

Thanks! Having never metered it before, I was just scared it wasn’t gonna do much of anything

You gotta connect with QuadFathers! They’re a Hawaii based audio company and have events a couple times a year (JP from Down4Sound was just out there like a month or so ago). But thanks man! Happy to show the world how we’re doing out here

Oh yea for sure! I was more worried about the score just because I built it myself. Didn’t wanna be bragging about some shit I built that don’t even do numbers! But I think it’s doing alright for what it is. Definitely throwing a 3k at it at some point. Thanks for checking it out and leaving feedback!

Had to! That thing is such a monster! And definitely man! Can’t wait to hear it again

There’s never a guarantee that they actually put them where I placed them, but shiiiit, if it DID though? That would have been smooth right? Thanks for the feedback though! That’s actually really valuable info

I wish the mic did it justice! That thing sounded AWESOME! Really well rounded but still SLAMMIN

I’m not exactly sure HOW it happened, but one of my RCAs going to my mids amp became loose. When I went to look at it, it basically fell off. I just squeezed it a bit with some pliers, put it back on, and it was back to clear sounding! Probably still need some better grounding, but I think it’s alright!

@@DaBadNewz Awesome. At least you didn't have to go through the whole thing chasing it down.

You’re telling me! I was kinda worried. Literally set aside a day to troubleshoot and all that and found the problem almost immediately. I got lucky!

I definitely want to do more of those type of videos! I’m trying to balance tutorials/concepts type videos, reviews, events, and build updates, so I’m still figuring out the best way to incorporate everything. But yea I definitely plan on doing more educational type content! Thanks for reminding me! And thanks for checking out the videos and leaving suggestions.

@@DaBadNewz I got a question, maybe its crazy, but you see a lot of things at comps ... are people doing sets of subs dedicated to specific sections of frequencies? say a 32" doing subsonics, couple 18"s doing 20-30Hz, 12"s doing 30-40; and so on? thanks for replying and being a good hearted human out there and spreading love in the community/world; greatly appreciated. Even if I'm having a bad day; if I click I won't bring that with me, you don't deserve it, otherwise I'll wait til later. Trying to get motivated to work on my project; hesitant to add the amp, cap, sub without having the money to do any dampening and already noticed a little bit of rattle with the stock system. If I had any talent I'd attempt to record before and after any part of the mod/install lol can't wait to see the channel continue to grow, love seeing genuine people succeed

@zakuraayame5091 not quite that detailed for subs. The most I usually see is a larger sub for <60Hz, then a midbass woofer for 60-300 or so, then usually some 6.5s doing 250~4k, maybe some horns doing around 1~5k, and tweeters from around 4k+ That’s not MANY folks that are really separating it out like that, but for the ones that do, that’s your typical full range setup, but obviously there can be all kinda configurations. For me I’m just gonna add stuff as I notice weak spots (that’s why I have some midbass speakers sitting in the garage right now!) And I appreciate every comment I get man so I’m always gonna try and reply to the people who take the time to watch my videos. And you never know until you try! This channel didn’t actually start out as a car audio channel. Just gotta try it out and see if you enjoy it. I really appreciate that support! This channel has a long way to go, but I’m committed to really doing something with it

Got a big build coming? And thanks man! I had a lot of fun so it definitely wont be the last

@@DaBadNewz Yes sir. I'm running 4 kicker q class 15's on a dd audio 8000.1 at 2 ohms, 8 kicker 9 inch pa style speakers on 2 powerbass 1200.2 amps at 2 ohms with 8 kicker 1 inch bullet tweeters on a 400.4 powerbass amp. It's been a work in progress for bout a year now but finally getting all the pieces together. This my first big build. Got me nervous but excited at the same time.

Yea that’s a BIG build! I bet that Kicker/DD combo is gonna be nasty! I’m hoping to get there one day, but I’m just slowly adding shit as I got (for budget, and also just to really gauge the differences at each step in the process). Definitely post some videos of that build when you get it playing!

@@DaBadNewz th-cam.com/video/eNCcfT8YGcU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=w7aDXirZm8eQdF0v

This is the break-in stage.

Thanks man!! I don't think he has a youtube, but @GunnyLaz on IG is the one that did that box. It's super clean! Looked at that car a little closer here: th-cam.com/video/QtB19KwOL6w/w-d-xo.htmlsi=3y0KXW3VB_00QRnN&t=736

Yea man! There was a lot to go through with this one, but I’m glad it came out alright! And I appreciate you big time for coming out man. Like I said in the video, that shit is SUPER encouraging from the video creator’s perspective man. Hope to see you at another one man!