Michael Evett

Michael Evett got into car audio when it started becoming popular across YouTube. Especially on Mike Singer’s and Steve Meade’s channels. Like many, this was where Michael fell in love with car audio. 15 years later and his passion for car audio is stronger than ever. “Car audio for me has given me a chance to connect with so many people and make amazing friends and gain copious amounts of knowledge.” Michael enjoys competing and demoing, he started competing last year in ISPLL and MECA. His best score to date is a 151.3 @ 39 Hz. The inspiration for his current build was to chase numbers and compete with his friends. His top goal for this season is to dominate in his class and format as best as he can. Overall, his goal is to keep making connections and friendships and to keep learning as much as he can about car audio.

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2018 Kia Optima

Michael’s build is currently in a 2018 Kia Optima. He chose to build in the Optima because it’s his daily driver and he hadn’t planned on going crazy with the build so it just happened to be the perfect car for the setup.

Electrical

The electrical currently consists of an 80ah EH5 lithium bank. These cells are paired with a single Brand X 250A alternator. The wiring throughout the build consists of 1/0 Sky High and Full Tilt OFC.

Mids and Highs

Currently, in each door of the Optima, you will find a single Deaf Bonce Sylvester M61SLs 6.5″ mid-range speaker. Also, in the dash are two Deaf Bonce AP-T25 Neo tweeters. These are run off of a single Down4Sound JP84.

The Deaf Bonce Sylvester M61SLs 6.5″ Mid-Range Speaker Feature:

• Frequency Response: 100-14,000 Hz
• Package Quantity: Pair
• Voice Coil Size: 1.20″
• Cone: Paper
• Magnet: Ferrite
• Voice Coil Wire: CCA
• Surround: Cloth
• RMS: 130w
• MAX: 260w
• Frame: Steel
• Impedance: 4 Ohm
• SPL: 101.40 dB
• Fs: 117.00 Hz
• Qts: 0.56 Hz
• BL: 5.62 Hz
• Vas: 5.26 L
• Mounting Depth: 2.80″
• Cut-Out Dimension: 5.59″
• Gross Weight: 9.20 lb

The Deaf Bonce AP-T25 Neo Tweeters Feature:

• Frequency Response: 4,000-20,000 Hz
• Package Quantity: Pair
• Voice Coil Size: 1 inch
• Diaphragm: Aluminum
• Magnet: Neodymium
• RMS Power: 45 W
• MAX Power: 90 W
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• SPL: 102 dB
• Mounting Depth: 53.09 mm
• Cut-Out Dimension: 62.99 mm
• Gross Weight: 1 kg

The Down4Sound JP84 Feature:

• Full Range Digital Multi-Channel Amplifier
• Stable Into 2 Ohm Stereo or 4 Ohm Bridged
• High-Speed MOSFET Power Supply
• Variable High Pass Filter
• Variable Low Pass Filter
• Crossover Multiply x10
• Band Pass Filter Capable
• Class: D
• 4 Way Protection Circuit
• RMS Power @ 2 Ohms, 14.4v: 120w x 4 Channels
• RMS Power @ 4 Ohms, 14.4v: 90w x 4 Channels
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 40 KHz
• High Pass Filter: 20 Hz – 800 Hz
• High Pass Multipliers: x1-x10 (200 Hz – 8 KHz)
• Low Pass Filter: 50 Hz – 800 Hz
• Low Pass Multipliers: x1-x10 (500 Hz – 8 KHz)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 95dB <
• Fuse Rating: 60A
• 4 AWG Input (Power)
• 8 AWG Input (Speaker)
• Dimensions: 7.87″L x 7.4″W x 2.24″H

Subs and Sub Amps

Inside the Optima, there is a driver’s side ported enclosure. The enclosure is tuned to 33 Hz and uses an 8″ aero port. In the enclosure, you will find two Sundown Xv3 15s running off of a single Wolfram Audio AW-9000.1.

The Sundown Xv3 15s Feature:

• RMS: 1,500w
• Aluminum 3″ Voice Coil Former (Superior Heat Dissipation)
• High-Temperature Copper Voice
• Mega Roll Surround
• Triple Stacked Motor
• Re (Ohms)
  • D2: 3.8
  • D4: 6.1
• Fs (Hz)
  • D2: 29.6
  • D4: 29.5
• Vas (L)
  • D2: 58.9
  • D4: 59.5
• Qes
  • D2: 0.40
  • D4: 0.50
• Qms
  • D2: 4.65
  • D4: 4.92
• Qts
  • D2: 0.37
  • D4: 0.45
• Le (mH)
  • D2: 2.53
  • D4: 3.61
• BL
  • D2: 25.6
  • D4: 28.8
• Mms (g)
  • D2: 366.8
  • D4: 365.3
• Cms (uM/N): 0.08
• Sens (dB @ 1w/1m)
  • D2: 87.7
  • D4: 86.7

The Wolfram AW-9000.1 Feature:

• RMS Power @ 1 Ohm: 11,500w x 1 Channel (16.0v)
• RMS Power @ 1 Ohm: 9,000w x 1 Channel (14.4v)
• RMS Power @ 2 Ohms: 4,000w x 1 Channel (14.4v)
• RMS Power @ 4 Ohms: 1,800w x 1 Channel (14.4v)
• RMS Power @ 2 Ohms (Linked): 15,000w x 1 Channel (14.4v)
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 350 Hz (+/-1 dB)
• Working Voltage: 10-16v
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >90 dB
• Efficiency @ 4 Ohms: 86%
• Low Level Input (Gain): 8v-200mV
• Low Pass Filter: 30 Hz – 250 Hz
• Bass Boost: 0-12 dB
• Subsonic Filter: 10 Hz – 60 Hz
• Phase Shift: 0-180 Degrees
• 4-Way Protection Circuitry Built-In (Thermal, Voltage, Speaker, DC)
• LED Power, Clip, and Protection Indicators
• Master/Slave (Strap): Yes
• LINK MODE
• Recommended Fuse Rating: 1,000A
• Dual 1/0 Gauge Power and Ground Terminal Inputs
• Remote Level Control Knob Included (Clipping Indicator)
• Dimensions: 9.5″W x 30.5″L x 3″H

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