Is SQ dead???

[Gladiator]

So I haven't been around the car show and sound off scene lately but I don't see any posting about SQ competitions or meets anymore.

Is SQ alive anywhere locally?

[nervewrecker]

Well just this weekend I wondering what's going on and what new equipment is there. As of late one channel is giving trouble on my 80 prs and it's an aged model. Most new units ugly as hell.
Dsp units seems to have gained popularity as most new vehicles can't incorporate an aftermarket unit.
But again, phone AI heard my plight and bought up the blaupunkt London 500. Sadly it's not available yet.

[kavaninho]

So I haven't been around the car show and sound off scene lately but I don't see any posting about SQ competitions or meets anymore.

Is SQ alive anywhere locally?

There was an Iasca SQC event last two weekends. Competitor count was about 10. IQC competition was restarted as well

[X_Factor]

I think if it is marketed properly on tiktok or insta it will gain a decent following since many people are quite fed up with the million box systems.


Entry level audio equipment is fairly cheap for a beginner compared to back then.
For about 10k or even less you can have a competitive vehicle in amateur

Acoustic design of a modern vehicle is way better than the b14,15, lancer etc

[nervewrecker]

Anyone using stevens audio BTW?

[X_Factor]

I know it was sold locally so i am sure a few sets are out there

You can get it used on those audio forums for really cheap

[kavaninho]

Anyone using stevens audio BTW?

A competitor used some 8s for midbass in the past. Have since upgraded however.

[Gladiator]

So I haven't been around the car show and sound off scene lately but I don't see any posting about SQ competitions or meets anymore.

Is SQ alive anywhere locally?

There was an Iasca SQC event last two weekends. Competitor count was about 10. IQC competition was restarted as well

How is it advertised... link the FB page if you can. Thanks

[kavaninho]

So I haven't been around the car show and sound off scene lately but I don't see any posting about SQ competitions or meets anymore.

Is SQ alive anywhere locally?

There was an Iasca SQC event last two weekends. Competitor count was about 10. IQC competition was restarted as well

How is it advertised... link the FB page if you can. Thanks

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=67 ... 6595308813

[Gladiator]

Appreciated ... Thanks

[SR]

There was an sq event yesterday were you able to attend?

[Gladiator]

There was an sq event yesterday were you able to attend?

Damn... i missed it. Does the July 20th show have SQ as well?

[SR]

Yes sq install idbl bass boxing

[timelapse]

Looking for 3-3.5 " speakers for a dash install locally.

[Gladiator]

Looking for 3-3.5 " speakers for a dash install locally.

I have a pair of DLS 2.5" silk dome Mids... let me know if you interested. It has 3" adapters

[nick639v2]

Looking for 3-3.5 " speakers for a dash install locally.

A hard find locally but the Faital 3fes are excellent

[Nick15]

Looking for 3-3.5 " speakers for a dash install locally.

A hard find locally but the Faital 3fes are excellent

Got me a pair to try out by Triple R last month. Cheap too.

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[Nick15]

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[trinislick]

Looking for 3-3.5 " speakers for a dash install locally.

A hard find locally but the Faital 3fes are excellent

Got me a pair to try out by Triple R last month. Cheap too.20250612_101754.jpg20250612_101212.jpg20250612_101533.jpg

Faital 3FES are solid, great mids, good power, and cheap

[timelapse]

Looking for 3-3.5 " speakers for a dash install locally.

I have a pair of DLS 2.5" silk dome Mids... let me know if you interested. It has 3" adapters

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I think I will be purchasing a whole 3 way component set online. Not finding anything locally.
I was thinking about something to compliment my JL audio C2s to sit in between the tweeters and the mids. I might rethink the whole thing.
Full IB the midbass in my kick panel.
2 sets of tweeters and mid on the a pillar.
See example

[Gladiator]

I am using these currently with excellent results... its listed as 4" but its really 3"

https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Au ... quantity=1

[timelapse]

What is the RMS recommendation on those?

[Gladiator]

rated 30W rms

using 50W - 250Hz to 3kHz

[sMASH]

Interesting ... Nice for a 2.1 desktop or soundbar

[timelapse]

Interesting ... Nice for a 2.1 desktop or soundbar

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The frequency response on it looks amazing on paper

[timelapse]

Anyone using AMT tweeters in their car?

[Gladiator]

Interesting ... Nice for a 2.1 desktop or soundbar IMG_20250809_181354.jpg

The frequency response on it looks amazing on paper

The wideband midrange response is unreal and it wont break the bank. The construction is also extremely overbuilt... cast metal basket, aluminum phase plug and rubber surround.

[timelapse]

Interesting ... Nice for a 2.1 desktop or soundbar IMG_20250809_181354.jpg

The frequency response on it looks amazing on paper

The wideband midrange response is unreal and it wont break the bank. The construction is also extremely overbuilt... cast metal basket, aluminum phase plug and rubber surround.

I know each car is different, but how do they sit in your mix? Eq, crossover point,time alignment,etc?

[Gladiator]

Interesting ... Nice for a 2.1 desktop or soundbar IMG_20250809_181354.jpg

The frequency response on it looks amazing on paper

The wideband midrange response is unreal and it wont break the bank. The construction is also extremely overbuilt... cast metal basket, aluminum phase plug and rubber surround.

I know each car is different, but how do they sit in your mix? Eq, crossover point,time alignment,etc?

Up on the dash, almost on axis.
Wideband midrange duty
250Hz to 3000Hz
6dB slopes
Very little EQ... just some taper in the 1kz region
Time alignment using the DSP... images nicely

[timelapse]

Interesting ... Nice for a 2.1 desktop or soundbar IMG_20250809_181354.jpg

The frequency response on it looks amazing on paper

The wideband midrange response is unreal and it wont break the bank. The construction is also extremely overbuilt... cast metal basket, aluminum phase plug and rubber surround.

I know each car is different, but how do they sit in your mix? Eq, crossover point,time alignment,etc?

Up on the dash, almost on axis.
Wideband midrange duty
250Hz to 3000Hz
6dB slopes
Very little EQ... just some taper in the 1kz region
Time alignment using the DSP... images nicely

If you delay it more, would your soundstage widen?