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What is NSPL?

 

  The NSPL (National Sound Pressure League) is an organization that is set up to provide a safe and exciting SPL competition format, that serves as a sport for youth and people of all ages. This format contains a level for every competitor from the first-timer to the seasoned veteran. The 8 different levels are designed to develop the opportunity to win for every competitor, by being classed with their same-powered peers. The mission of NSPL is to help the 12-volt industry by supporting the people who contribute to its growth such as consumers, retailers, and manufacturers.

 

Description of the 8 Different Levels of Competition Classes

 
  • Trunk SPL - First-time competitors with rear trunk passenger cars. Power Classes by wattage (Stock 0-500, 501-up and Modified unlimited wattage)
  • Beginner SPL - First-time competitors with no walls and rear seat installed. Power Classes by wattage. Beginner Car (0-500, 501-up) Beginner Truck/S.U.V. (0-500, 501-up)
  • Regular Cab Truck - First time competitors with Regular Cab Pick-Up Trucks
  • Amateur SPL - Seasoned competitors not affiliated with the 12-volt industry. Power Classes by wattage (0-1200, 1201-2400, 2401-up) Hardcore - (0-2400, 2401-up)
  • Pro SPL - A competitor who works in the industry of electronics. Power Classes by wattage (0-1200, 1201-2400, 2401-up) Hardcore - (0-2400, 2401-up); Pro No Wall - (unlimited)
  • Unmodified Speaker SPL - Competitors classed by the number of woofers in the vehicle.
    (0-30" No Wall, O-30", 31"-60", 61"-up)
  • Modified Speaker SPL - Competitors with extremely modified vehicles classed by the number of speakers in the vehicle. (0-30", 31"-60", 61"-up)
  • Insane SPL - Competitors with Insanely-Modified vehicles; No power classes.
    •   The NSPL recognizes outstanding achievement through records for the loudest vehicles by division and power class. The records are set on 3 levels such as State, National, and World. Points championships are awarded to competitors with the most trophy points.
     

      Qualification for finals is determined by the amount of trophy points collected by members during the season. A competitor must accumulate 50 points to qualify for the World Finals. The points system break down is according to where you finish and whether the show is a Regular or Real Deal event.

    Regular Event Real Deal Triple Point Event
    (Double the Points) (Triple the Points)
     
    1st place = 5 points 1st place = 10 points 1st place=15 points
    2nd place = 4 points 2nd place = 8 points 2nd place=12 points
    3rd place = 3 points 3rd place = 6 points 3rd place=9 points
    4th place = 2 points 4th place = 4 points 4th place =6 points
    5th place = 1 point 5th place = 2 points 5th place = 3 points
     
    Please visit our rules section for more information.