I.C.E. Club Activity - Amplifier output and SPL Testing

silent_riot

Guys,

I spoke to Rene briefly on this topic (see http://forums.trinituner.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=260185) and we discussed having a day set aside, where everyone can attend a central venue to test amp output and input voltage, i.e. input voltage, output amperage, output voltage. If we can get another decent clamp meter we can measure input amperage as well to calculate amplifier efficiency too.

We will NOT be testing clipping or unclipped output as we don't have an oscilloscope.
This test will give an idea of the output power of amplifiers and we'll test SPL as well in the person's setup.

Date: November 1st (don't want to mess with people's systems before MK Finals)
Venue: Central
Result: Output Amplifier Power at a given input voltage, with corresponding Termlab SPL reading of your system
What you need to bring: Your (entire) system such that we can access the amplifier terminals and the speaker wires going from the amps to the subs.
Cost: Assume about a $20 cost for SPL meter rental per person. (I have to confirm this cost)

Please reply in this thread if you are interested and the amplifier(s) you will be bringing to test.

Regards,
Jonathan

(...Rovin...) · Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:09 pm Post subject:

sounds real good - count me in ! ...... Razz

Aimar · Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 4:06 pm Post subject:

Any amp or only SPL monsters?

silent_riot · Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 4:18 pm Post subject:

It doesn't have to be an SPL monster amp, or even a monoblock.
Once its connected to a subwoofer that can handle a burp from that amp, it can be tested via the above method.

southside connections · Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 5:20 pm Post subject:

ok kool, how when and where?

silent_riot · Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:55 pm Post subject:

^^ See 1st post guy.

Pirate · Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 11:08 pm Post subject:

very nice initiative
will try 2 be there!

southside connections · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:02 am Post subject:

when you say "central" where exactly?

fuzz_174 · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:04 am Post subject:

sounds good

ChristianRD · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:07 am Post subject:

b12nismo · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:10 am Post subject:

have to be there Razz

3stagevtec · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:14 am Post subject:

come on guys, let's get a strong list of amplifiers out there to be tested!

gfbl · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:11 am Post subject:

interested

X_Factor · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:14 am Post subject:

once i can make it - Elevation audio 1000.1

kurpal_v2 · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:24 am Post subject:

I have a few I could bring

DJ Q · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:52 am Post subject:

I have two amps to bring

viking1705 · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:58 am Post subject:

dadio · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 10:44 am Post subject:

do you HAVE to have the amps installed? o can you just bring amps?

Lance · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 11:09 am Post subject:

They would need to be installed in a Vehicle, As the vehicle is being used as the Power source.

slacker_jack · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 11:38 am Post subject:

a little louder · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 11:52 am Post subject:

want to test my clarion dpx11500

silent_riot · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:18 pm Post subject:

Ok, good responses so far, but keep the sheit talk outta the thread please.

For the non-ICE club members, as with all other ICE Club activities, the location will be emailed to each person who is interested and NOT publicly posted. This is a security measure that is actually meant to protect all the attendees...by refraining from publicly posting where and when their equipment and themselves will be.

Also, please post the amplifiers you will be bringing, as we will get a better idea of the 'classes' of amplifiers we'll be testing.

Team 2lo2flo will be walking with the following amps to test:
Incriminator Audio 20.1
Stetsom 2k5d
Stetsom 7kd
Stetsom 7k2d
Zapco Studio 500
provided we get a good electrical system.

DJ Q · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:23 pm Post subject:

Soundstream TRX 4.880
JBL LC-502 (i think that's the model)

3stagevtec · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:32 pm Post subject:

Pirate · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:39 pm Post subject:

If someone can have an easily accessible system that they can disconnect the power wire so we can use it as a test bed for other amps to get consistent results and also so ppl could bring amps alone so they can be tested...

Mr. Green

Pirate · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:42 pm Post subject:

hmmm..... didn't type fast enough for 3stagevtec's post!
guess he answered the question.
Very Happy

silent_riot · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:44 pm Post subject:

Folks, these costs are for the SPL meter costs only. If you want to test power output alone, there is NO cost.

Termlab SPL Meter rental price is confirmed at $20 per person. Each person is allowed 3 tries at the meter. You are allowed up to two different amps to test under the SPL meter for the same $20.

If you need to take additional tries at the meter for some reason, pay $10 for three (3) more tries, instead of paying $20 again.

Again, these costs are for SPL testing only.
If you want POWER OUTPUT tests only, that is free.

kurpal_v2 · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 3:27 pm Post subject:

sundown 1500d
zapco 9.0

ruffneck_12 · Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:28 pm Post subject:

strictly car amps? a cud bring a pyramid and a xplod? Laughing

X_Factor · Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:47 pm Post subject:

what about posting results after?..how about once u decide to test ur amp results will be posted, even if its good or bad?