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[Anonymous]

ARrite i've decided that after motorvation im gonna slowly move to the direction of building an excellent SQ car instead of a loud sql car...

My subs are in a very small sealed enclosure...
with the addition of Alpine F1 series 3 Way's do you think i would hvae a hope in competing successfully? or is it a waste of time with my equipment?? like basically, is my system suited to SQ?

If not then what would you change and why??

also how 'showy' does a system hvae to be? my system is extremely neat, you cant see any cabling except for under the dash up high and under the bonnet, all amps are flush mounted, as are the subs, flushmounted in the tyre well facing upwards...
my only non-neat thing is the car itself being an older model mazda 323 which i ofcourse cant do anything about....
would this get me a decent number of points for just the showy factor and installation factor? or will i need to make changes to make it alot more showy?

[jambo]

Just a couple of general things..

You have some great gear. The key is getting your front stage to image properly. Personally I'd rather listen to lesser speakers that image well compared to top line stuff where I can just hear right channel, or whatever. If you have limited speaker placement options it might be time to think about a time alignment processor.

Also try to get as much midbass up front as possible without bringing out all the resonances. Basically you are trying to achieve the impression that the subbass is coming from up front. Again, time alignment can help with this too by slightly delaying the signal to your front end.

I would also be interested to know what the latest requirements are regarding presentation?

[shiny_car]

if you're concerned about SQ competitions, then simply enter it into the class without creditation towards the install.

the CAASQ comp scene will be launched throughout the year. it caters for those who don't wish to have their systems judged on cosmetics and install features by having separated classes. so you can enter and be purely judged on the SQ of the system.

if you can afford topline components, then go for it. it will help a bit towards acquiring SQ nirvana, presuming you actually like the sound of the components you choose.

but as you know, the 'installation' is critical for top SQ. so no point spending all the time and money on top components when the install makes it only sound average.

an older car as your own benefits greatly from extensive sound deadening, so this is important.

good luck

[jambo]

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Originally posted by shiny_car:
the CAASQ comp scene will be launched throughout the year. it caters for those who don't wish to have their systems judged on cosmetics and install features by having separated classes. so you can enter and be purely judged on the SQ of the system.

That sounds more like it. I remember when an SQ comp meant that even your engine bay presentation was part of the final score.... pu-lease. Just get in, sit down, shut up and listen to some great SQ.

[Anonymous]

Well my head unit features very good time alignment so thats all good
sound deadening is half the way there... still got a bit more to do but that comes next week

is there anybody in W.A that could help me with some tips to really get my installaiton right? after looking at my car???
they'll need to see what i hvae done so far obviously

[Anonymous]

bumpedy bump

also i have another question, given the installation i have described earlier, would i be better off to enter the sector without installation judging or the sector with??
although its very simple it is streamlined, everything matches, everything is flush mounted, everything secure, u cant see cabling etc etc etc
my boot for instance looks like it was made especially for subs and amps cus i hvae custom mdf panneling over most of the boot.....
any ideas? or suggestions?

[shiny_car]

to really fine tune a system and bring it up to show standard, it's unfortunately very difficult to offer advice without seeing or listening to it.

so whilst i could ramble (never!) on about possible tips and tricks...they may not be relevant to your system nor work.

in terms of the install, consider uploading some pics, starting a thread in the 'Your System and Pics Forum'. then others can see what it's like and how good you are.

[NUTTTR]

Well, i'd be entering the non-display sq thing at the moment, until my install is finished anyway, a great starter and lets you know where to scrub up on before finilising your plans hahaha
Aaorn