#389989 - 13/02/04 11:37 AM
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*DomainDiva*
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Since many topics are asked ad nauseum, I am posting this to eliminate a few repitive questions.
1. Should I compete?
Yes. Why not? While it's great to come out of the box as a beginner and win like mad, it doesn't happen often. One thing about competitions - it makes you better and you learn more about what you're doing. It's a gathering of like-minded people who share your hobby and interests. In addition to the education factor of learning about new and better ways to do things, you'll make a lot of friends/meet a lot of people.
2. What is SPL?
SPL is abbreviated for Sound Pressure Level - the test of "loudness". SPL is measured in deciBels (dBs).
3. What is SQ?
SQ is abbreviated for sound quality. It is subjectively judged by trained officials from the show's sanctioning body. The judges will use the same media (cd) and track in your vehicle as every other vehicle in the competition. The judging is based on how well and accurately the sound is reproduced. Most judging CDs have stage maps and information that will tell you what you should be hearing, coming from where. In most sanctioning bodies, there is an SPL component to the SQ judging. Each organization does it a little differently. Most sanctioning bodies also judge installation, the amount it weighs into your score is dependent on the class you are competing in.
4. What's the difference?
Pretty self explanatory - one measures how loud, one measures how clear.
5. Where do I find shows?
Most of the national and international competition organizations have regional strongholds, with other shows scattered about the country. The following Web sites will take you to the organizations listings:
dBDrag racing. SPL only. Strongest in Cali, Missouri, Southeast (Fla.). Many shows around the country.
IASCA - strongest on east coast/south east. Has both SPL and SQ competition.
MECA - strongest in Appalacians, shows in southeast, midwest
SLAP - Sound Looks and Performance. Offers not just SPL and SQ, but also a car-show component to competition. Strongest in eastern and midwest
USACi - strongest in midwest. Also has SPL/SQ/car show.
I am sure there are some topics that I have missed. Please feel free to add questions/answers.
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#389990 - 13/02/04 01:48 PM
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Holy sh!t, i can't believe they are actually having events near me!
If anyone is going to the MECA events that are in Union Grove, WI let me know, they are held at the dragstrip thats in my backyard!
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#389992 - 13/02/04 10:13 PM
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the meca events at the dragstrip are on the following:
April 18th
May 16th
June 13th
July 11th
August 22nd
September 26th
October 17th
Anyone that goes, hit me up. I'll meet you thier, i plan to go to all of em! 
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#389993 - 13/02/04 10:29 PM
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Originally posted by *DomainDiva*:
SPL is measured in deciBels (dBs).
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#389994 - 15/02/04 05:51 AM
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dont forget
NSPL National Sound Pressure League
www.nsplcompetition.com
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#389998 - 17/03/04 06:33 PM
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Gregory Rakestraw
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how exactly do the classes work. for instance, i have 2 12 inch mtx thunder 9500 and a 1501d in a 2 door blazer. Will i be competing against others that have abou the same power and only 2 12s? how does all of that work? sorry if this is a repetative answer.
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#389999 - 09/04/04 04:02 AM
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anyone know of any comps in miami fl? i looked through the sites and couldnt find any even remotely near me...
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#390000 - 23/05/04 02:21 AM
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a speaker is a item that produces sound, it works by vibration and moving air, the more air it moves it louder it will be. the speaker is basicly a piston that moves the air out of the enclosure, in theroey the bigger the sub and box the louder it will go.
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#390001 - 28/05/04 08:31 AM
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Originally posted by clispe4life:
a speaker is a item that produces sound, it works by vibration and moving air, the more air it moves it louder it will be. the speaker is basicly a piston that moves the air out of the enclosure, in theroey the bigger the sub and box the louder it will go.
If yes, you need to reread the above post a few times until you realize its a joke.
If no, your post needs some cues that it is indeed a joke.
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#390002 - 31/05/04 02:05 AM
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don't forget the NSPL site for shows
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#390003 - 08/06/04 02:58 AM
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Where can i find Comps in East Louisiana?
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#390004 - 22/12/04 11:49 AM
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what about comps in europe?? 
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#390005 - 20/05/05 09:04 PM
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http://www.clashoftitans.org/
another organization mostly in southeast... GA, Al, Tenn
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#390006 - 01/07/05 12:40 AM
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any one know where I can get a set of rules for SPL competiions? if there are any rules...
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#390008 - 02/05/06 09:51 PM
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playnitlouder
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what ur db rating
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#390009 - 05/06/06 10:16 AM
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I've found a really good site to go to they are called termpro.com really ez to figure out got everything u need to know about classes rules guidlines and event dates
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#1038540 - 10/04/07 05:52 PM
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dijlopsyota
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ok, so basically for comps am i getting that u have no choice in the song that ur going to have to reproduce? lol. if that doesnt make any sense pretend its a joke and answer it anyways. cause i said so. byuahh
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#1038565 - 10/04/07 06:16 PM
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What are you talking about? SQ or SPL?
In SQ it would make zero sense for each competitor to pick a different song to get judged by. There would be no standard.
In SPL, most SPL organizations allow you to use test tones--which will always be louder than any song. Then the ones that use music, do allow you to pick what song you can use--except in general it can not have explicit lyrics.
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#1038642 - 10/04/07 06:23 PM
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dijlopsyota
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i totally understand the SQ arena. but thanks for slearin up the spl. i wasnt completely sure, but thats what my guess woulda been. i dont rly like the thought of using test tones though. yea, its clean and loud and such, but audio systems should be installed to listen to, not make noise. my personal view there. btw, has anyone ever said ohmage before? not sure if its a word, but if its not, im claiming it.
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#1078573 - 06/06/07 06:35 PM
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For the European competitors, there is http://www.emmaweb.com.
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#1251833 - 22/11/07 10:14 AM
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The Spl arena has a format know as Bass race where you pick your own music.Again turn to Termpro for guidlines on what it consists of but pretty much anything but test tones.
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#1319938 - 15/02/08 05:02 PM
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Alright well we know that they have had comps here, but do they still have them? I've been looking for a long time and haven't been able to find any.
I know that they don't happen for a while but i've looked everywhere and can't find a 2008 schedule anywhere.
I also go to that dragstrip and if there are competitions there i would be going there all the time. alright well if you have any info for me that would be great.
thanks for the information.
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#1319976 - 15/02/08 07:28 PM
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subs_everywhere
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here as in wisconsin near milwaukee. sry i didn't spec that before. and thanks.
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#1366201 - 05/04/08 06:24 AM
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fusionaddict140
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were would i find out about local comps in my area, just moved to denver and dont know anything about this area, help
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