Round 4 - 16/8/09 - Super Audio Installations, Philip.

  Presented by MEA-ACT in conjunction with MEASQ.

Mobile Electronics Australia ACT
Round 4 - 2009 Listen n Loud Series

Author: Matthew Windsor/Matt VIP.
Photos: Rick Formosa/mad89.

First up a heartfelt thanks to all who attended the fourth round of the MEA ACT "Listen and Loud" series, held at the newly located Super Audio Installations in Phillip. Owners Pat and Pedro had been working frantically to get their customers' cars ready for the comp, and all performed exceptionally well on the day, taking out a number of places and awards.

The weather was somewhat unkind to us, again, despite a beautiful day on the Saturday and the Monday. Despite the setbacks, a small crowd formed under the gathering clouds, and the competition got underway.

Highlights from the day included:

·         Billy Arnold's 160.4dB burp, a clear 20 decibels ahead of the nearest competition for the day. If doubling the number of subs, or doubling the amount of amplifier power will get you a maximum of +3dB, well, you do the maths!

·         First time entrant Peter McDermott took out the encouragement award - which was the latest subwoofer from sponsors Schneider.

·         One of the MEA ACT organising crew coming up and asking, "Why isn't anyone cooking the BBQ mate?". Honestly, if you have to ask!

·         A number of the NSW competitors making the big trip down to our little town for the day - we are very much appreciative of the effort boys.

·         Michael Foley's Mini debuting its sound system, and coming second in Novice! Well done!

Now for the results:

Sound Quality Results

Novice Class:
1st Place - John Ricca (Holden Combo) - 98 points
2nd Place - Michael Foley (Mini Cooper) - 97 points
3rd Place - Matt Dennis (BMW 730) - 93 points

SPL Results

Street A
1st Place - Daniel West (Subaru Liberty) - 140.0dB
2nd Place - Jess Jalkanen (Mitsubishi Mirage) - 138.1dB
3rd Place - Matthew Windsor (Mercedes 300SEL) - 132.9dB

Street B
1st Place - John Leahy (Nissan Pulsar N15) - 140.3dB
2nd Place - David Hearne (Audi) - 137.5dB
3rd Place - Zach Churchill (Holden Commodore) - 133.3dB

Street C
1st Place - Sam Linden (Holden Calais) - 137.7dB

Open Class
1st Place - Billy Arnold (Holden Barina) - 160.4dB
2nd Place - Shaun Smith (Holden Commodore Berlina) - 136.9dB
3rd Place - Adam Lubinski (Mercedes Vito) - 136.7dB

Other Awards:

Encouragement Award (Schneider subwoofer): Peter McDermott

$50 Super Audio vouchers:

1st Place - Novice: John Ricca

Best Install: Jack Spooner

Judges Choice: Jess Jalkanen

Once again a massive thanks to our sponsors, Kenwood, DNA, Schneider, Aerpro and Stinger. Without these guys helping us out, there wouldn't be much of a show, and also to Super Audio Installations for teaming up with us to put on the event as well as provide prizes - thanks guys!

Here are a few pics from the day.

Matthew Windsor
ACT Representative
Mobile Electronics Australia