I am trying to find an old Sq compeditor named Mike Mineo from the New York area. He had a Rockford loaded Camero back in the late 90's. I was fortunate enough to judge this car twice at USAC finals. The car still ranks as one of the best I have had the privilage to judge. It had midbass that actually staged, and he did it with door mounted midbass drivers. (Ohh my)
I am building a similar car and would like some advice if possible.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
-------------------- Thunder. aka: "Jimmy Walker" TIPS Inc. (601-932-8477) Independant Enclosure Fabricator Old School...Since '86. Because Size Does MATTER! "Experience is something that you aquire, Right after you need it..." Posts: 541 | From: Pearl, MS | Registered: May 1999
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I'll be damned look what the tide rolled in. Haven't seen a post from Thunder in too damn long!! Glad to see you venture around these parts man. Drop me a line sometime.
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quote:it would all be for nothing without my favorite cawk-smoker NAvi
Sorry I have been gone so long. But I am now working for a company called MISSCO. I install A/V equipment, in conference rooms and schools. With a substantial pay increase. But man does the equipment cost more.
I have now found the funds to finally build my own stereo/show vehicle. (always a builder, never an owner) Thats the reason I wanted to talk to Mineo.
Have a good one.
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Whats up? Sorry I have not been on much in the last year. But I have been busy. Ohhh yea, you remember the Illusion Audio 8's I got from you? You were not kidding about not having much midbass output. (An 8 that wont thump,, who'ed of thought it?) Even with 150w per speaker. Give me a call when you can.
-------------------- Thunder. aka: "Jimmy Walker" TIPS Inc. (601-932-8477) Independant Enclosure Fabricator Old School...Since '86. Because Size Does MATTER! "Experience is something that you aquire, Right after you need it..." Posts: 541 | From: Pearl, MS | Registered: May 1999
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The midbass in his car actually sounded like it was coming from the hood orniment. And the louder the system got the more frontal engery it had.
Most of the vehicles "I" have judged have reduced midbass levels in order to make the system image and stage properly. (maybe I am a midbass freak, who knows?) I mean when a loud rim shot comes through, you thought you felt the energy coming from the front center.
It was so strong and precisely staged that you thought you were standing at a live drum set. (with a drummer on speed!)
I hope this helps.
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I just noticed your sig, I think you have fixed my amp a couple times! Does your dad work there too? The guy who I dealt with, I can't remember his name, but his dad works there too.
My car does has what many would consider strong midbass, but its actually dead on and proportionate to the rest of the spectrum, and it images, no rainbow, and correct placement. It has taken me 3 years to get it to that point. I know exactly what you mean, a lot of cars sacrafice the whole 120-320 range for height, listening position, imaging etc. I get consistent 8-9/10 on height, LP and width, and as of my latest adjustments, the car is imaging spot on, and I'm almost acing tonality (which is now adjusted to what I would call perfection)Thanks for the info...I just wanted something to grade my car against.
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You must be refering to Ray, the owner of TIPS Inc. His dad does all the shipping and recieving. I did a lot of amp fixing there in my time too, but I learned it from Ray.
Your explination of midbass (and some cars lack there of) is "a lot better than what I had", but I am glad you understand.
If you get a chance, could you referesh my memory about your system?
Thanks.
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Things are going good, glad you are still hanging around these parts. Yea the Escort was very interesting.
You see much of the old "gang" anymore? And if you see them try to find me a 4.1, I need another one... (HE!HE!HE!)
-------------------- Thunder. aka: "Jimmy Walker" TIPS Inc. (601-932-8477) Independant Enclosure Fabricator Old School...Since '86. Because Size Does MATTER! "Experience is something that you aquire, Right after you need it..." Posts: 541 | From: Pearl, MS | Registered: May 1999
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quote:Originally posted by Thunder: Toaster: And if you see them try to find me a 4.1, I need another one... (HE!HE!HE!)
You too? lol
I just really need mine fixed...but another one wouldn't be bad.
Or a couple heatsinks and another fan shroud.
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