SPL

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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
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Printed Date: February 05, 2026 at 4:29 AM

Topic: SPL

Posted By: DjIQ
Subject: SPL
Date Posted: April 16, 2003 at 8:42 PM

Is Spl in any relation to the size of the car? For example.... if you had the exact same system in a Volkswagen beetle, and a Chevrolet Suburban, wouldnt the SPL be higher in the beetle at the same volume?

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Posted By: bberman1
Date Posted: April 16, 2003 at 9:41 PM

The acoustics of the vehicle make a huge difference in both SQ and SPL. If you have two different cars the with the same cabin volume but different style interiors the SPL will be totally different readings. But to answer your yes in a stock set up you would get a higher reading in betel than a Suburban. But then you could build that suburban to hit a higher SPL than the Betel. But beetles have excellent acoustics. I have put very small systems in beetles that hit extremely loud and clear they are a great car for a SPL or SQ set up.

Posted By: wvsquirrel
Date Posted: April 16, 2003 at 10:50 PM

Here's a link to an older thread that discussed acoustics and SPL as well.

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