Do you prefer Sound Quality or SPL?

[toolfan8102]

Just wondering which type of system most people prefer. Loud, or clear?

[PlayStation3]

i like loud and clear. my bass is loud and my speakers are clear.

[AWP9521]

I didn't vote since there wasn't a choice saying "Using the factory system, and it sounds great."

[PlayStation3]

Originally Posted by AWP9521

I didn't vote since there wasn't a choice saying "Using the factory system, and it sounds great."

the only good factory system is the alpine f1 status that is found in the bmw m6

[PaulD]

Most people are going for the SQL routine, a clear and accurate midbass, mid and high end with some good thump on the low end.

[sickcallawayc12]

Originally Posted by PaulD

Most people are going for the SQL routine, a clear and accurate midbass, mid and high end with some good thump on the low end.

For me the "coming from miles away" is only true when i'm bumping that Lil Jon and such.

[NAVY IC]

i usually roll a sq setup, and have it playing really loud...
but every now and then i go into show-off mode and try to break the concrete...

[AWP9521]

Originally Posted by PlayStation3

the only good factory system is the alpine f1 status that is found in the bmw m6

I dunno, pretty partial to the Chrysler Infinity System in my 96 LHS.

[PaulD]

it takes time to train an ear for listening to detail. The factory system in my accord was pretty good too though.

[toolfan8102]

Originally Posted by PaulD

it takes time to train an ear for listening to detail. The factory system in my accord was pretty good too though.

What's the best way to do that? i think I have a pretty good ear, but I'd like to get better.

[toolfan8102]

Thanks to all for giving your comments!!

[Polygon]

I don't care for subwoofers in cars. They just sound like crap, no matter what you do. I am sure it has something to do with the subwoofers wave length being longer than the car.

Anyhow, I also don't go overboard trying to make it sound like a high end Hi-Fi system as well. You're in a car and you have to contend with all sorts of noises, there just isn't a point.

I try to find a medium. I think that the majority of stock systems are crap. I would replace everything with some higher quality components. Since the car is already a great speaker box on it's own no need for adding weight with amps, subs, and separate battery systems.

I save that for the home setup. No question though, sound quality is FAR more important to me than SPL.

Originally Posted by toolfan8102

What's the best way to do that? i think I have a pretty good ear, but I'd like to get better.

Just like you would if you were auditioning components for a home system. You just have to listen to them and see what sounds best to you. Sound quality is VERY subjective and varies from person to person.

[venomcaraudio]

i voted for hear me coming miles away considering im into Db Drag lol

[PaulD]

most sub(s) in most cars sound like crap because ....
1) the car rattles like a mofo when you play it at even fairly loud levels
2) the box is poorly matched to sub (like prefabs)
3) the box/sub is not installed in a good location, and the rattles give away the subs location
4) the output level of the subs is poorly matched in volume to the rest of the system
5) all too many subs are SPL oriented (at the expense of sound quality)
etc, etc ..

[dbfreak147.5]

i help build 155+ db vehicles and when making them we keep sq in mind you can hear everyword the sound production is perfect and the subs pic up from about 65hz and down