SQOLOGY Car Audio Podcast

Join us for this episode of The SQOLOGY Car Audio Podcast, where hosts Michael Myers and Klifton Keplinger sit down with Nick Apicella of ⁠Resonix Sound Solutions (also the sponsor of this podcast, https://bit.ly/sound-deadening ) to discuss this year's Car Audio Championship and beyond. Nick shares his insights into the competition scene in a conversation that covers the Championship event and broader topics around car audio today.

Sponsored by Resonix Sound Solutions — check out their killer buyer's guide here to learn (a lot) more: https://bit.ly/sound-deadening Join us for this episode of The SQOLOGY Car Audio Podcast as we dive into the highlights of the 2024 car audio season! Hosts Michael Myers and Klifton Keplinger sit down with Peter Steinbacher of PSSound, a prominent figure in the car audio scene from the UK, for an in-depth discussion on this year’s Car Audio Championship. Peter shares insights into the standout vehicles, innovative systems, and trends shaping competition while exploring the nuances of sound quality that separate top-tier setups from the rest. The conversation covers the Championship event and broader topics around car audio, system tuning, and the dedication it takes to compete at the highest levels of sound quality. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or passionate about car audio, this episode delivers insights and spirited conversation.

Howard Cantor, co-founder of MASQ (Mobile Audio Sound Quality), joins Mike and Klif to discuss the competition organization's vision and provide an overview of MASQ's scoresheet and music for 2025. 2025 MASQ Scoresheet https://bit.ly/masq-scoresheet 2025 MASQ Playlist https://amzn.to/3YFzX5V Many thanks to ResoNix Sound Solutions for supporting the SQOLOGY Podcast. You can find out more about Resonix Sound Treatment Solutions, along with tons of other info and products, at https://bit.ly/sound-deadening

Bart Andeer, managing partner and director of the Florida International Audio Expo, joins Mike, Erin Hardison, and Klif to discuss the expo in Tampa (Feb 21-23, 2025) and ideas for maximizing crossover with the integrated car audio event, 'Sound Paradise,' by the enthusiast group, Florida Sound Quality, and IASCA. You can learn more about the expo at their page: https://floridaaudioexpo.com You can view the event on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sqology/events If you have any ideas, stories, or anything else you'd like to hear, please do us a favor and submit them here: ⁠forms.gle/hz9GsfrZxn92r9qLA⁠ Many thanks to ResoNix Sound Solutions for supporting the SQOLOGY Podcast. You can find out more about Resonix Sound Treatment Solutions, along with tons of other info and products, at ⁠resonixsoundsolutions.com

Veteran competitor and IASCA judge Harry Kimura joins Mike and Klif to discuss the '24 Car Audio Championship in Alabama and some ideas from and for IASCA's past, present, and future. If you have any ideas, stories, or anything else you'd like to hear, please do us a favor and submit them here: ⁠⁠forms.gle/hz9GsfrZxn92r9qLA⁠⁠ Many thanks to ResoNix Sound Solutions for supporting the SQOLOGY Podcast. You can find out more about Resonix Sound Treatment Solutions, along with tons of other info and products, at ⁠⁠resonixsoundsolutions.com

Erin of Erin's Audio Corner joins Mike and Klif to discuss the '24 Car Audio Championship in Alabama and some ideas for maximizing crossover events such as the Florida International Audio Expo in Tampa (Feb 21-23, 2025) and AXPONA outside of Chicago (April 11-13, 2025). If you have any ideas, stories, or anything else you'd like to hear, please do us a favor and submit them here: ⁠forms.gle/hz9GsfrZxn92r9qLA⁠ Many thanks to ResoNix Sound Solutions for supporting the SQOLOGY Podcast. You can find out more about Resonix Sound Treatment Solutions, along with tons of other info and products, at ⁠resonixsoundsolutions.com

Mike and Klif (Sound Team 2nd) share stories of Finals past, preparation tips, and a couple of "predictions." If you have any stories to share or anything else you'd like to hear, please do us a favor and submit them here: forms.gle/hz9GsfrZxn92r9qLA Many thanks to ResoNix Sound Solutions for supporting the SQOLOGY Podcast. You can find out more about Resonix Sound Treatment Solutions, along with tons of other info and products, at resonixsoundsolutions.com

Leonard Day, a long-time competitor, joins us to discuss his background in car audio and a few other subjects. If there are topics or people you'd like to hear about over the coming season, please do us a favor and submit them here: https://forms.gle/hz9GsfrZxn92r9qLA Many thanks to ResoNix Sound Solutions for supporting the SQOLOGY Podcast. You can find out more about Resonix Sound Treatment Solutions, along with tons of other info and products, at https://resonixsoundsolutions.com

The following is an AI-generated summary from an AI-generated tracklist for the theoretical of SQOLOGY as a competition organization. This resulting "conversation" is also entirely AI-generated. This is a list of songs commonly used in sound quality competitions for car audio systems. Each song is specifically chosen for its ability to test different aspects of a system's performance, such as imaging, tonal balance, dynamic range, and clarity. The author also lists key evaluation criteria used in competitions, such as imaging, tonal balance, dynamic range, and transient response. Ultimately, the purpose of these songs and criteria is to help audio enthusiasts fine-tune and evaluate car audio systems for sound quality competitions.

The following is an AI-generated summary from an AI-generated theoretical of SQOLOGY as a competition organization. This resulting "conversation" is also entirely AI-generated. The SQOLOGY Sound Quality Car Audio Competition Rulebook lays out the guidelines for a competition designed to evaluate the accuracy, clarity, and immersive experience of car audio systems. Competitors can choose from various classes, ranging from beginner-friendly to advanced, with different levels of modification allowed. The competition judges the quality of sound reproduction, including tonal accuracy, imaging and staging, detail and clarity, and dynamics, along with the craftsmanship, creativity, and integration of the car audio system installation. Competitors can opt for judging from one seat or two seats, depending on the system's configuration and their preference. The rulebook details the various categories, judging criteria, eligibility, and the process for the competition. Awards are given for overall sound quality, installation, imaging, and other standout performances.

Michael Myers of The Sound Factory returns to discuss the Tuner Challenge at SVR and WCA Finals, as well as the ECA Finals, and some of his plans as the director of ECA. If there are topics or people you'd like to hear over the coming season, please do us a favor and submit them here: https://forms.gle/hz9GsfrZxn92r9qLA Many thanks to ResoNix Sound Solutions for supporting the SQOLOGY Podcast. You can find out more about Resonix Sound Treatment Solutions, along with tons of other info and products, at https://resonixsoundsolutions.com

Mike Buononato, who recently hosted HVR (Hudson Valley Regionals), joins us to discuss some of the sausage-making activities of promoting and producing an event with high aspirations and some potential pitfalls along the way. Many thanks to ResoNix Sound Solutions for supporting the SQOLOGY Podcast. You can find out more about Resonix Sound Treatment Solutions, along with tons of other info and products, at resonixsoundsolutions.com

Miguel Rios of WaveForm Tuning returns for a follow-up discussion about some of the potential pitfalls in building a high-performance audio system. Check out WaveForm Tuning at waveformtuning.com Many thanks to ResoNix Sound Solutions for supporting the SQOLOGY Podcast. You can find out more about Resonix Sound Treatment Solutions, along with tons of other info and products, at resonixsoundsolutions.com

This week, Johnathan Price of Down4SoundShop joins us to discuss his background in car audio and his path to establishing one of the fastest-growing and prolific names in car audio today. Check out Down4SoundShop at https://www.down4soundshop.com/ Many thanks to ResoNix Sound Solutions for supporting the SQOLOGY Podcast. You can find out more about Resonix Sound Treatment Solutions, along with tons of other info and products, at https://resonixsoundsolutions.com/

This week, Eric Ekern joins us to discuss his background in the car audio lifestyle in addition to the mic array and methodology he's developed. Many thanks to ResoNix Sound Solutions for supporting the SQOLOGY Podcast. You can find out more about Resonix Sound Treatment Solutions, along with tons of other info and products, at resonixsoundsolutions.com/

This week, we are joined by Brian Gill and Adam Schlepphorst to discuss Brian's background in car audio and everyone's expectations at significant events like Aggieland and SVR. The discussion regarding events begins at 34:07. Many thanks to ResoNix Sound Solutions for supporting the SQOLOGY Podcast. You can find out more about Resonix Sound Treatment Solutions, along with tons of other info and products, at resonixsoundsolutions.com/

This week, we are joined by Luke Ouellet, Chris Pearce, and Austin McCarter to discuss their backgrounds in car audio and respective ramps into SQ competition. This week's episode is brought to you by 18-inch subwoofers and: Many thanks to ResoNix Sound Solutions for supporting the SQOLOGY Podcast. You can find out more about Resonix Sound Treatment Solutions, along with tons of other info and products, at https://resonixsoundsolutions.com/

This interview was recorded on October 7, 2018, with Peter Steinbacher of Pssound, discussing the SQOLOGY UK Tuner Challenge that was done in conjunction with the EMMA UK Finals at the Silverstone Raceway that year. Check out Pssound at https://www.pssound.co.uk/ Many thanks to ResoNix Sound Solutions for supporting the SQOLOGY Podcast. You can find out more about Resonix Sound Treatment Solutions, along with tons of other info and products, at https://resonixsoundsolutions.com/

This week, Todd Luliak of Riven Audio joins us with the car audio OG, Dan Merritt, to discuss a new mysterious little black box, the Riven Audio SRP. Check out Riven Audio at https://www.rivenaudio.com/ Many thanks to ResoNix Sound Solutions for supporting the SQOLOGY Podcast. You can find out more about Resonix Sound Treatment Solutions, along with tons of other info and products, at https://resonixsoundsolutions.com/

This week, Miguel Rios of WaveForm Tuning joins us live and in person with his wife, Brianne, and their pups, Elise and Lily, to discuss his tuning business and how he got here. Check out WaveForm Tuning at https://waveformtuning.com/ Many thanks to ResoNix Sound Solutions for supporting the SQOLOGY Podcast. You can find out more about Resonix Sound Treatment Solutions, along with tons of other info and products, at https://resonixsoundsolutions.com/