SI 15 D2 Proto is in!! NOW WITH PICS!!!

[cjj2d 0]

well after a brief heartatttack this morning. I now have the Proto in my possesion. FedEx dropped it at the neighbors house and when I tracked it this morning and it said delivered I about freaked out, well I did, then my neighbor was like I have what you are looking for. They are a real nice family and that is where all my packages go whenever I am gone.

Well I have ran a few songs through my current setup to get a last minute comparison.

Now for the bad news, my boss told me today I have to head out for meetings this afternoon and won't be back till late friday night. So the demoing will take place saturday and sunday and off to the next person on monday. Sorry about this, it was unexpected.

I am snapping some side by side pics now and will post shortly of the two Mags. Man am I droooling as they are sitting on my table next to each other.

[cjj2d 0]

now on to the pics.... get some napkins, it made me drool....

Top shot of Mag D2 v. SI Proto...

Side shot of the two...

SI Mag D2 (2nd Gen I think) voice coil and tinsel leads. This is a big difference in the two drivers. These tinsel leads as seen are woven in with the coil.

SI Proto voice coil and tinsel leads... a much thicker vc and tinsel leads as well. and the tinsels are not woven in the coil. This looks like a big improvement and should help with performance quite a bit at first look.

Angled side by side shot...

and one of my favs... I gotta get me one of these...

there ya go. Now once again I appoligize but the actual demoing will not take place till Friday night/Saturday morning and afternoon. Then it will be on the road to the next lucky person. meanwhile I hope everyone enjoys the pics.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

great pix

[jntar 15]

vety vety purdy

[Electrodynamic 2]

I don't think the pictures do it justice. It looks SO much better than the old drivers.

But hey, bosses can be ass holes. Just listen to it as soon as you can and post up what you think.

[Jordan94z 0]

I don't think the pictures do it justice.  It looks SO much better than the old drivers.

But hey, bosses can be ass holes.  Just listen to it as soon as you can and post up what you think. 

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I still take my claw over the new 12, well until I hear the new one... Then I probably change opinion

[mrray13 30]

nice sub..can't wait to get my hands on it..lol..

two boxes are a reality...

2.5ft^3 ported..

2ft^3 sealed...

power in the 1200 and 2500 wrms range..hehe

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Supa_c 1]

Its nice and all but where is our pr0n !?!?!?

[Electrodynamic 2]

SI Mag D2 (2nd Gen I think) voice coil and tinsel leads. This is a big difference in the two drivers. These tinsel leads as seen are woven in with the coil.

SI Proto voice coil and tinsel leads... a much thicker vc and tinsel leads as well. and the tinsels are not woven in the coil. This looks like a big improvement and should help with performance quite a bit at first look.

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If you cannot tell the build quality difference from the two pictures above, then you need to seriously re-evaluate how you perceive subwoofers.

We did/changed everything for a reason on these new subwoofers. No, our magnets aren't the biggest...but they didn't need to be the biggest. Our top plate's aren't the biggest...but they didn't need to be. I mean...we already hold two world records in MECA S1 with the 1'st generation Mag's - let alone the new ones.

[cjj2d 0]

ok, finally go time to throw the proto in and give it a run through. and my first impression of this driver in the same box and amp that houses my mag is WOW! This sucker is very impressive. I really didn't expect that much of a difference from the two drivers, and what I got was a total shocker.

This driver is definatly more efficient than the previous Mag. Why I ever considered getting two I will never know. THis sucker will provide you with more than what you want out of a driver. I will get more detailed of a review out in the morning still have a few more runs for it, only have had about 40 min with it so far. Tonight will bring the final demo round and then I will put together a nice review.

[mrray13 30]

sweet!! can't wait to hear the final bit..adn to get my hands on it myself..

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Electrodynamic 2]

Coolness! I was begining to wonder when you were going to post something about the driver. ...speaking of which, Noah has had the 12 for a few days.

Post up a review when you can Cory, I believe we would all like to see an in-depth review of the driver...especially since Aaron won't let us read his.

[chinny 0]

i dont think mcdonald's pay is going to cut it here, if only they were cheaper, id snag 2

[WeDgE 0]

i dont think mcdonald's pay is going to cut it here, if only they were cheaper, id snag 2

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Where I live, they get $10/hr...

[chinny 0]

$6.00 an hour for me, and thats now, before was $5.50, but the new minimun wage law kicked in and they raised me $.50. And working part time, the most ive seen was $250 and take cellphone and gas out of that, well no gas for now since im carless for the time being.

[cjj2d 0]

Nick, I am putting together a review of the 15. but first check your email and get back to me soon.

[Electrodynamic 2]

Just replied to ya. That was to be expected Cory. It's explained in the email.

[mrray13 30]

Just replied to ya.  That was to be expected Cory.    It's explained in the email.

ummm, can we know???

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[cjj2d 0]

thanks for the reply. just wanted to get with you on it first.

Full review to come in the morning!!!!

Long damn day at work today, mother's day=busiest day of the damn year.

I will just say this one quick thing, it crushed 2 15" MOMO's tonight!!! leaving the owner of them with his jaw on the ground and drooling.

[chinny 0]

plz

[Electrodynamic 2]

plz

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Please what? About it crushing two MOMO's or about the other issue?

Kent, there's a little explanation about the issue with the 15 in with the driver. It is not 100% by any means. A bad chrome job leaked into the pole as it did the backplate which is causing some rubbing. The motor wasn't supposed to be sent out but I had it sent to me anyway just to roughly test the 15. The 12, however, is a perfect working driver.

[cjj2d 0]

plz

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Please what? About it crushing two MOMO's or about the other issue?

Kent, there's a little explanation about the issue with the 15 in with the driver. It is not 100% by any means. A bad chrome job leaked into the pole as it did the backplate which is causing some rubbing. The motor wasn't supposed to be sent out but I had it sent to me anyway just to roughly test the 15. The 12, however, is a perfect working driver.

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if it is about it crushing the MOMO's then, I promise you.... they were crushed. That is why he wants to know how to get ahold of one of these. I will add that both were in sealed enclosures.

as for the rest, Nick just was elaborating on my email about the sound the the motor was causing.

[mrray13 30]

ok..i get it.

thanks cory, nick. i'll make a mental note of that. i'll expect to hear it at lower volumes then, if at all.

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[chinny 0]

plz

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Please what? About it crushing two MOMO's or about the other issue?

Kent, there's a little explanation about the issue with the 15 in with the driver. It is not 100% by any means. A bad chrome job leaked into the pole as it did the backplate which is causing some rubbing. The motor wasn't supposed to be sent out but I had it sent to me anyway just to roughly test the 15. The 12, however, is a perfect working driver.

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i was pleasing for a review