SQOLOGY Car Audio Podcast

SQOLOGY Car Audio Podcast

Benny Z and Company

The study of accurate, intelligible, and enjoyable car audio.

1 hour 50 minutes

81: feat. Nick Apicella of Resonix

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.

11 November 2024, 6:01 am
1 hour 59 minutes

80: feat. Peter Steinbacher of Pssound

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.

2 November 2024, 3:00 pm
1 hour 47 minutes

79: feat. Howard Cantor - MASQ

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

27 October 2024, 4:00 pm
59 minutes 2 seconds

78: Sound Paradise at FIAE by Florida Sound Quality

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

25 October 2024, 5:00 pm
1 hour 22 minutes

77: feat. Harry Kimura — The '24 Car Audio Championship and IASCA

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

21 October 2024, 4:00 am
1 hour 38 minutes

76: feat. Erin Hardison — The '24 Car Audio Championship, Home Audio Events, Hashbrowns

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

16 October 2024, 2:30 pm
1 hour 28 minutes

75: Ready For Finals or Burn It

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

11 October 2024, 11:00 pm
1 hour 4 minutes

74: feat. Leonard Day

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

9 October 2024, 1:00 am
7 minutes 25 seconds

An AI-Generated Tracklist

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.

3 October 2024, 11:01 pm
11 minutes 34 seconds

An AI-Generated Competition Organization

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.

3 October 2024, 10:30 pm
1 hour 15 minutes

73: Tuner Challenge, ECA, and WCA Finals - feat. Michael Myers

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

30 September 2024, 5:00 am
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