What is the most powerful car audio system ever made.?
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Look for this when buying an amp. http://www.crutchfield.com/s-wn5mvzjyp33.
CEA-2006 Compliant
On May 28, 2003, the Consumer Electronics Association published standard CEA-2006, "Testing & Measurement Methods for Mobile Audio Amplifiers." This "voluntary" standard advocates a uniform method for determining an amplifier's RMS power and signal-to-noise ratio. Using 14.4 volts, RMS watts are measured into a 4-ohm impedance load at 1 percent Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) plus noise, at a frequency range (for general purpose amplifiers) of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. Signal-to-Noise ratio is measured in weighted absolute decibels (dBA) at a reference of 1 watt into 4 ohms. This applies to both external amplifiers and the amplifiers within in-dash receivers
If an amp doesn't have this rating, it's doesn't produce the watts it says it does.
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Your system won't mean squat without a well designed box to put your subs in. Some manufacturers have recommendations as to dimensions of various types of boxes. It is best to find someone who builds boxes if you go with something other than a sealed box.
You should always match up RMS (Root Mean Square) watts of Subs and amp per channel as well as impedance's(resistances). When a sub has rating of 600 Watts MAX it really has an RMS rating of about 200 Watts RMS. RMS is the nominal wattage your most likely going to get out of it. Remember, a 200 Watts RMS amplifier has more power output than a 200 Watt MAX.
If your amp is rated at 4Ω don't subject it to 2Ω, it will fry.
Here is the formula for subs in parallel:
Z = 1 / (1/sub1 + 1/sub2 + 1/sub3 + ..)
For series, just add them up (sub1 + sub2 + .).
You can mix and match these equations to get the right impedance required by your amp.
Example 1: Amp is 2 channel and rated at 4Ω, 4 subs @ 4Ω each. If I connect two in parallel and the other two in parallel and connect the two pairs in series, I would have a total impedance(resistance) of 4Ω. So to the amp, it's just one sub.
Example 2: Amp is rated 1Ω mono, 2 subs @ 4Ω each dual voice coil. If I connect two voice coils in parallel and the other two voice coils in series and connect the two subs in parallel, I would have a total impedance of 1.6Ω. Which would be perfect for a 1Ω stable mono amp.
You should use a capacitor as well.
Recommend for every 500 watts MAX you use a .5 Farad cap
Example: 1000 watts MAX - 1 Farad cap
You will also need what's called a "line level converter" if your stock head unit doesn't have RCA outputs or your amp doesn't have high-level inputs.
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If you like I can send you some plans for reference. My plans are for a 4-th order band-pass bass box (A.K.A. bass-reflex) that holds two 12's.
Also included are java calculators you can use to figure parallel and series values given Ω values, tips on box building and types, calculating port diameter and length(if used), calculating box dimensions for types of boxes (sealed, wedge, cylindrical, etc.), materials needed and even how to make a jig for cutting perfect holes for your subs.
Just e-mail me sparky3489@yahoo.com
My system
Blaupunkt TSw1200 subs with a Sony Xplōd XM2200GTX.
My amp is 1200 watts (200 Watts RMS X 2), subs are 600 watts (200 Watts RMS) each, cap is 1.5 Farad w/digital readout
SPL is about 112 db each sub
Total cost(so far) = $410
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bose
I know about JBL van. It has 18 15" woofers, with 3kW each = 54kW
Its the Bose and the JBL.
And by the way CONGRATULATIONS on your new car and also in the advance for the music system.!
sony 55 kilowatt
These guys I know at least used to hold the world record. As far as volume goes, but you'll want clarity, not only volume. I believe they use Kicker products.
there goes sparky with the same exact answer everytime
On pimp my ride.. they put a 22" inch YES A 22 INCH.. MTX subwoofer. so I guess that would be it. it weighted 365 POUNDS.. IT WAS INSANE!!
WHAT THE GUY up there is talking about is called the jackhammer. the biggest baddest sub out there. but u gotta modify your whole car to do it. if noney is no object than get that one
I believe it's a Kicker Solobaric system with funny little glowing electrode jobs protruding from the coil through the cone.
Dunno what the hell they are, but they are apparently good for a continuous 4000wRMW at 8 ohms.
If that's not powerful enough for you, you are definitely an alien.
BOSE!!!
I would go with Pioneer Premier They hold the world record at 180.4 decibels they did it with 48 12'' and 15 amps they are not cheap but you get what you pay for
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