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New Stereo Integrity Speaker Test!!!

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Hey everyone! I have some AMAZING news!!! I just received a new pair of speakers to test for SI. I’ll be comparing them to the TM65s I have installed in my doors. The first comparison will be back-to-back, only swapping the speakers. No settings will be changed. The second, I’m dropping the crossover to 40hz (subs off) to test the low end. The final will be a 2-way setup with M25s, with a crossover point at 2500hz. My complete system is: M25, M3 & TM65s up front with a pair of SQL-12s. The 25s & 3s are powered by an SIQ-125.4, the TMs by an SIQ-200.2 and the 12s by an SIQ-1500.1. Signal goes through a Helix Pro MK 2 and was tuned by Jason Carter. Without further ado, here are some pics of the new speaker compared to the TM65…enjoy😁!!!

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Dude, I am struggling so hard right now. I have two SI BM12mkV's as front subs but the enclosure takes up too much space for me. I just cannot seem to convince myself to give up the front sub though. It is fricking fantastic! Mind you, I am running JL ZR800's IB in the kicks which is amazing kick in itself. But holy crap I cannot get over the purely violent impact that I am getting up front with the subs.

Hopefully this properly explains just how good front subs are. I literally have a ported JBL W15GTImkii in the back (SOON TO BE TWO OF THEM) and it is amazing when paired up to the ZR800's and front subs turned off. I just cannot explain to you how good it is with the front subs turned on though. It is soooooooo good!

I just wish I could run the BM12 mkV's true IB to eliminate the enclosure. I may consult with Nick to see under what conditions I could run them IB. Maybe dropping the power to like 150 per sub or something. Hmm? :rolleyes:
Today while in the parking lot at the job before my shift started I was playing with the front sub. Turnt it down, then up, then off, then back on. Lol did that also with the rear subs off. It makes such a significant difference it's insane. Don't get me wrong those GBs in my doors are getting it, they make some decent noise but by them selves it's just..... sad. 🙁. Even with the front sub turned way down like a couple clicks on the conductor it makes a big difference. You don't need the biggest power or the dopest subs, small help from 50-100hz up front makes a big difference.

I'm a big advocate for front subs. 😃 I'd go with that over any high end midbass. Not saying you don't need your midbass cuz front subs tent to roll off in the 100hz range. But if you can do both.... yes!!! 😍
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That's what I want....Honda's played some of the stuff i listen to so he has heard my tastes
Yes! Your music has alot of 50-100hz in it. So does alot of old school rap. I've heard tracks that all of the bass was coming from the front sub and the rears wasn't even playing. Without it I would be bass-less, at least in my car. My rear subs fall flat after 50hz, so I need a front sub.

Sorry 😞 I get kinda exited talking bout it. 😃
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Yes! Your music has alot of 50-100hz in it. So does alot of old school rap. I've heard tracks that all of the bass was coming from the front sub and the rears wasn't even playing. Without it I would be bass-less, at least in my car. My rear subs fall flat after 50hz, so I need a front sub.

Sorry 😞 I get kinda exited talking bout it. 😃
That also means you need to play some of that southern music in there...definitely will wake up that rear sub
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That also means you need to play some of that southern music in there...definitely will wake up that rear sub
I like southern food, it's my favorite 😋 so I may like southern music too. 😃 The wife is half White (Russian/jewish), half Creole, so gumbo, jumbolia and hush puppies be on the menu. Along with ladkes and Matzoh ball soup. Sorry I'm hungry, time to eat.
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Yes! Your music has alot of 50-100hz in it. So does alot of old school rap. I've heard tracks that all of the bass was coming from the front sub and the rears wasn't even playing. Without it I would be bass-less, at least in my car. My rear subs fall flat after 50hz, so I need a front sub.

Sorry 😞 I get kinda exited talking bout it. 😃
This'll get both of them going.
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I like southern food, it's my favorite 😋 so I may like southern music too. 😃 The wife is half White (Russian/jewish), half Creole, so gumbo, jumbolia and hush puppies be on the menu. Along with ladkes and Matzoh ball soup. Sorry I'm hungry, time to eat.
Lol. .wow
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Today while in the parking lot at the job before my shift started I was playing with the front sub. Turnt it down, then up, then off, then back on. Lol did that also with the rear subs off. It makes such a significant difference it's insane. Don't get me wrong those GBs in my doors are getting it, they make some decent noise but by them selves it's just..... sad. 🙁. Even with the front sub turned way down like a couple clicks on the conductor it makes a big difference. You don't need the biggest power or the dopest subs, small help from 50-100hz up front makes a big difference.

I'm a big advocate for front subs. 😃 I'd go with that over any high end midbass. Not saying you don't need your midbass cuz front subs tent to roll off in the 100hz range. But if you can do both.... yes!!! 😍
This is exactly what I am saying. I have both cult classic midbass's. I have cult classic rear subs. With this cult classic combo, it is amazing. But.....turn the front subs on an HOT DAMN!!! Purely epic. It is just bonkers how it hits as long as it is properly time aligned and in phase.

I absolutely cannot wait to try my TM8 beauties that are inbound soon. If all goes well, I will have yet another great option to replace my ZR800's. I am not saying that I will not love the ZR800's anymore. I am just happy to have an affordable contender that just so happens to save me about an inch of depth. I may be able to put my factory parking brake back into place.
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This is exactly what I am saying. I have both cult classic midbass's. I have cult classic rear subs. With this cult classic combo, it is amazing. But.....turn the front subs on an HOT DAMN!!! Purely epic. It is just bonkers how it hits as long as it is properly time aligned and in phase.

I absolutely cannot wait to try my TM8 beauties that are inbound soon. If all goes well, I will have yet another great option to replace my ZR800's. I am not saying that I will not love the ZR800's anymore. I am just happy to have an affordable contender that just so happens to save me about an inch of depth. I may be able to put my factory parking brake back into place.
Yes, but is that what the artist intended? :LOL:





j/k
I want it to sound how I want it to sound, and I couldn't care less what the artist intended. :cool:
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I just wish I could run the BM12 mkV's true IB to eliminate the enclosure.
The in design BM11's are smaller with a more shallow depth. 14mm xmax. 🤔
Bro........🥺 I woke up this morning/afternoon to a text saying that my delivery was a failed attempt and that they were gonna try again tomorrow. I should have had them TM8s in possession 😕. The wife heard the bell ring and didn't answer the door. 🤯 Her excuse: "I was in my underwear and I thought it was jahovas witnesses" 🤬

Tomorrow 😃
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Bro........🥺 I woke up this morning/afternoon to a text saying that my delivery was a failed attempt and that they were gonna try again tomorrow. I should have had them TM8s in possession 😕. The wife heard the bell ring and didn't answer the door. 🤯 Her excuse: "I was in my underwear and I thought it was jahovas witnesses" 🤬

Tomorrow 😃
That's why I have a ex wife now.
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Bro........🥺 I woke up this morning/afternoon to a text saying that my delivery was a failed attempt and that they were gonna try again tomorrow. I should have had them TM8s in possession 😕. The wife heard the bell ring and didn't answer the door. 🤯 Her excuse: "I was in my underwear and I thought it was jahovas witnesses" 🤬

Tomorrow 😃
And the last thing you would want is a courier man’s child had she answered 😜
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And the last thing you would want is a courier man’s child had she answered 😜
I guess you right. Lol don't think the TM8s are worth that.🤣
I don't recall if it was already discussed in this thread, but does anyone know if specific screws and washers are needed for the TM8's? If so, what are the specifics of the screws and washers? I'm supposed to be getting mine tomorrow, and would like to go and pick up any hardware that might be needed this afternoon.
I don't recall if it was already discussed in this thread, but does anyone know if specific screws and washers are needed for the TM8's? If so, what are the specifics of the screws and washers? I'm supposed to be getting mine tomorrow, and would like to go and pick up any hardware that might be needed this afternoon.
They come with mounting screws.
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I don't recall if it was already discussed in this thread, but does anyone know if specific screws and washers are needed for the TM8's? If so, what are the specifics of the screws and washers? I'm supposed to be getting mine tomorrow, and would like to go and pick up any hardware that might be needed this afternoon.
No washers and it comes with screw.

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They come with mounting screws.
Beat me to it gain Grinder lol
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No washers and it comes with screw.

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Ha! Beat you to it! (and then went looking for your picture, and you beat me to that!) :LOL:
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Beat me to it gain Grinder lol
Great minds... :LOL:
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Ha! Beat you to it! (and then went looking for your picture, and you beat me to that!) :LOL:
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