anyone in here compete in sound off competetion? like db drag racing, iasca, nspl, etc

 

sound off for wut? space shuttle? do u mean NASA, JPL?

 

no, sound competetion, where the hell u get that nasa from. i did say iasca, db drag

 

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LOL. I need to go to one. I hope I can get a 130

 

I'd like to try IASCA someday. SQ hopefully.

 

ditto, but events in Canada are far and few between

-Rage

 

I will compete in IASCA SQ this year - probably in Rookie or Novice Street 601+ (that's where I would have been last year, but there have been so many changes to the class structure that I don't know where I am now. )

 

yea. iasca are in the west coast again, before it was just a east coast thing

 

Well for clarification:

Novice....As long as you do not have any ties to the Mobile establishment
such as marriage ( which blows really it does),collect a pay check by sales
installing,repping,consulting,etc,pay retail (ie no hookups that joe avg
consumer could not get) are not sponsored by any manufacture...you
pretty much can go in as novice.

Pro...if any of the above applies or by choice ( hey you got skills why not
show them)

Hope this helps...as for me I have competed in IASCA (old) DbDrag and SlAP
If you want to compete I would first look at the organization forums and also
the posting of upcoming shows in your area (ie do reasearch) and go check out
a few and ask questions ( lots)..also pick up the rulebooks ( most are online )
and talk to the judges ( when they are not busy at a show)...they are your critics
and they will give you insight of what they are looking for during a contest
( That way you dont waste time and resources doing something thats wrong)

Have fun

 

audioroach, or anyone...

do you have a copy of an IASCA cd or at least the judging book that goes along with its tracks?

-Rage

 

I was in the IASCA Pro 1-600 class last year but I sold my SQ car. I need to get my teg ready for next year or the end of this year. It is fun but difficult because you have to go against people who have $40,000 systems!

 

there a iasca comptettion in the bay coming on july, anyone going to compete

 

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I'll be there, but I doubt that I will be competing

 

How exactly is SQ judged? What are things to look for when making a competition SQ system?

 

There's a multitude of categories:

Tonality
Linearity
Stage Height
Stage Placement
Stage Depth
Stage Width
Installation Safety
System presentation

In some classes:
Ergonomics
Creativity
Theme consistancy

That's just some of the major categories

 

Wow that is really a whole lot more than I ever thought about.

 

Installation Quality (187 pts possible)
Wiring (40 pts)
Source Units (15 pts)
Amplifiers (25 pts)
Speakers (25 pts)
Other Devices (25 pts)
Overall Creativity (30 pts)
Attention to Show Details (20 pts)
Security and Convenience Features (7 pts)
Sound Quality (248 pts possible)
Tonal Accuracy and Spectral Balance (100 pts)
Soundstage and Ambiance (65 pts)
Imaging (50 pts)
Sound Linearity (30 pts)
Ergonomics (+/- 3 pts)
Noise Adjustment (up to -20 pts)
Frequency Response - RTA (40 pts maximum)
Sound Pressure Level - SPL (1 point per dB)

i think they still do it this way, maybe it change every year

 

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Wiring (40 pts)
Source Units (15 pts)
Amplifiers (25 pts)
Speakers (25 pts)
Other Devices (25 pts)
Overall Creativity (30 pts)
Attention to Show Details (20 pts)
Security and Convenience Features (7 pts)
Sound Quality (248 pts possible)
Tonal Accuracy and Spectral Balance (100 pts)
Soundstage and Ambiance (65 pts)
Imaging (50 pts)
Sound Linearity (30 pts)
Ergonomics (+/- 3 pts)
Noise Adjustment (up to -20 pts)
Frequency Response - RTA (40 pts maximum)
Sound Pressure Level - SPL (1 point per dB)

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That looks more like a pro or expert score sheet. There's been some changes if memory serves - I'm still unsure if SPL and RTA are being used.

Here's what a street (where most of us would fall) score sheet looks like from the 2001-2002 season:
IASCA membership and logo - 5 points possible

Sound Quality Judging - 140 points possible
Tonal Accuracy - 40
Sound Stage - 30
Imaging - 25
Linearity - 30
Absense of Noise - 15

Installation Judging - 65 points possible
System Safety - 35
Installation Integrity - 25
Vehicle Presentation - 5

Objective Measuring - 35 points possible
RTA - 5
SPL - 30

For a total of 245

 

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Also, you can check into the USAC and MECA. Those are two more sanctions that may have some competitions in your area.

 

usac and meca are having competetino in the bay area?