Thanks spokeyThe more area you deaden the better imo...anything that lowers road noise is worthwhile to me
It's VERY important. Volume to the ear is perceived to be doubled at roughly 9-10 db increases in output. Now, how that works (or is overcome by) just power.
It's VERY important. Volume to the ear is perceived to be doubled at roughly 9-10 db increases in output. Now, how that works (or is overcome by) just power.
Take a 100 watt per channel amp ( all other things remaining equal/constant) with the intention of doubling the perceived volume.
100 to 200, 3 db increase.
200 to 400, another 3 db increase
400 to 800, another 3 db increase or very close to a perceived doubling of the volume.
Why is that important?
People will often try to 'wattage" out or use power to overcome the noise with that additional power. First, if you could find an 800 watt per channel amp, it would likely cost several thousand dollars not to mention the array of speakers (another several thousand dollars) to utilize all that power.
That said,
While a single layer of half-mil thick butyl rubber applied randomly around a vehicle may only lower interior noise levels by 2-3 decibels (dB). A professional 3M DBA or Resonix installation is capable of an 8-12dB reduction in average road noise levels inside the vehicle cabin.
So multi-thousands to overcome noise through output that drowns out (does not eliminate) noise or $250 to $750 to eliminate it in the first place and have that 100 watt per channel play like it is a 800 watt per channel system in a noisy car.
Kind of puts it into perspective, don't it?
. Or so I tell my wife that. I will say this… I’m glad I didt go with the mojo set up or the Godzilla woofer. Im terrible ocd (diagnosed) and I have trouble with always second guessing my decision . I jistWell, this young man (63) is embarking on my dream system (over the next 6 months) as well! Never gets old, just gets better, unlike age itself that DOES get old and does not get better!Thanks for the nice read!! I’m having them do where they can while they are installing the box and amp rack and will do the rest when I get the money to do my mids and highs. I’m so pumped that I can barely sleep. A grown man at the ripe age of 39 really feels young again when I hear that base. Difference is back at 19 I could only afford the cheap stuff, now I’m willing to spend the coin on my work vehicle because well it’s a necessity in my field of work
Hope I don’t regret this lol
What all are you doing?
Well, my Mazda 3 project is in progress - and the gear is all hear:
Very nice man! You seem about 99.99% more intelligent then me on this topic lol
Do you have any suggestions on door and dash speakers once I decide to get into that part.? The sales man was kinda leaning me away from JL components. he suggested the tw3 series simply because of the box from mti and the shallow mount but I was getting the gist he was saying I could get more bang for my buck going with something else. I just like the idea of have all the same brand. But then again, I am very OCD when it comes to this stuff. He suggested doing all my components at once but installing the subs and amps in a way that I will be doing the rest shortly. As in keeping room and a place for everything
Jl makes very good stuff but they're very proud of it too
but the rep is right you can do as good or better for lessProbably just 99% older!
