If I wanted to compete...
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From: Sandy Eggo's North County
Sure.
It sounds to me like you want to invest a fair sum into audio equipment.
Based on your thread title, there are "competitions" for these systems?
Is the return on investment even possible, doing this?
I honestly don't know if there's a living to be made, doing this. (If so, I can quit golfing, as I haven't made squat!)
If you do make these "upgrades," please, please, PLEASE, only use the system during competitions. There's nothing worse that hearing Steppenwolf at 120db, with the added Doppler effect, making the pitch "off..."
It sounds to me like you want to invest a fair sum into audio equipment.
Based on your thread title, there are "competitions" for these systems?
Is the return on investment even possible, doing this?
I honestly don't know if there's a living to be made, doing this. (If so, I can quit golfing, as I haven't made squat!)
If you do make these "upgrades," please, please, PLEASE, only use the system during competitions. There's nothing worse that hearing Steppenwolf at 120db, with the added Doppler effect, making the pitch "off..."
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From: Des moines IA
I'm with Haze. Build what you like and sounds good, if you end up in a competition, have fun with it!!
I do just that, and have entered in 4 different comps. 3 were local ran by a local shop. The 4th was at a Sound Warz event. 1st local event I placed 2nd. The next one, I placed 3rd. The last I didn't place.
The Sound Warz event I came in first, in the Street Beater class. All of the events were big fun and you meet some pretty cool people.
I do just that, and have entered in 4 different comps. 3 were local ran by a local shop. The 4th was at a Sound Warz event. 1st local event I placed 2nd. The next one, I placed 3rd. The last I didn't place.
The Sound Warz event I came in first, in the Street Beater class. All of the events were big fun and you meet some pretty cool people.
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From: Charlotte NC
I'm with Haze. Build what you like and sounds good, if you end up in a competition, have fun with it!!
I do just that, and have entered in 4 different comps. 3 were local ran by a local shop. The 4th was at a Sound Warz event. 1st local event I placed 2nd. The next one, I placed 3rd. The last I didn't place.
The Sound Warz event I came in first, in the Street Beater class. All of the events were big fun and you meet some pretty cool people.
I do just that, and have entered in 4 different comps. 3 were local ran by a local shop. The 4th was at a Sound Warz event. 1st local event I placed 2nd. The next one, I placed 3rd. The last I didn't place.
The Sound Warz event I came in first, in the Street Beater class. All of the events were big fun and you meet some pretty cool people.
Since I cant go to any competitions right now to keep seeing/hearing other setups, I thought Id post to get some suggestions on what configuration might be good if I decided to dip my toes in these waters for fun. I definitely get Hazes points though and Im going to keep building it for me, and if I find a configuration I like for riding that is also competition worthy maybe Ill enter one.
Thanks guys!
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From: TEXAS
Originally Posted by Dsm Limited
I'm with Haze. Build what you like and sounds good, if you end up in a competition, have fun with it!!
I do just that, and have entered in 4 different comps. 3 were local ran by a local shop. The 4th was at a Sound Warz event. 1st local event I placed 2nd. The next one, I placed 3rd. The last I didn't place.
The Sound Warz event I came in first, in the Street Beater class. All of the events were big fun and you meet some pretty cool people.
I do just that, and have entered in 4 different comps. 3 were local ran by a local shop. The 4th was at a Sound Warz event. 1st local event I placed 2nd. The next one, I placed 3rd. The last I didn't place.
The Sound Warz event I came in first, in the Street Beater class. All of the events were big fun and you meet some pretty cool people.
I would roll like DSM and the rest of us that enjoy all aspect of the HD culture, including audio and start hitting up some of these shows or retreats. With Inf that exposure you will meet some great folks, do some great riding and also have a chance to hear numerous different set-ups and then decide what general strategies could fit your goals. Never start on any journey without having a reasonable idea where the finish line is.
Enjoy the process and I look forward to seeing u at some of these road trips.
T
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From: Indiana
Originally Posted by Dsm Limited
I'm with Haze. Build what you like and sounds good, if you end up in a competition, have fun with it!!.
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There are guys with top bikes that are DIY'ers
..guys that build their bikes at home. It can be done, but it's expensive learning!!
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Originally Posted by haze324
There are guys with top bikes that are DIY'ers
..guys that build their bikes at home. It can be done, but it's expensive learning!!
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It is, but it's not impossible if it's your hobby and you are passionate about it. Munir, arguably the best bike ever isn't a shop owner. Brad Small has won SOS MW twice and his bike is built in his garage, same as Earl Jones who's won SOS MW before. It's not the norm, but knowing these guys personally they have ALOT invested in their bikes, both time and money. Time I think is more important than money because they've made the contacts, built relationships, etc. to see, hear and learn what works and doesn't work. I think that's the biggest difference between those DIY guys, and guys that just surf the forum or Facebook looking for the latest speaker to use with no clue on actual application.
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Originally Posted by haze324
It is, but it's not impossible if it's your hobby and you are passionate about it. Munir, arguably the best bike ever isn't a shop owner. Brad Small has won SOS MW twice and his bike is built in his garage, same as Earl Jones who's won SOS MW before. It's not the norm, but knowing these guys personally they have ALOT invested in their bikes, both time and money. Time I think is more important than money because they've made the contacts, built relationships, etc. to see, hear and learn what works and doesn't work. I think that's the biggest difference between those DIY guys, and guys that just surf the forum or Facebook looking for the latest speaker to use with no clue on actual application.