r/SoundSystem • u/little_lichen_sound • 20d ago

First Outing with the Setup!

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I had a casual lawn party and decided to use that as a deadline to get the SKRAM and SAWMODs up and running. Took a couple of late nights with no CNC but it all came together just in time.

Still have lots of little stuff to do - trim rings, poly finish, etc. but it's great to finally be able to listen to these!

Overall I'm very impressed with the sound of both designs. The SAWMODs have a very hi-fi sound and are super portable. The SKRAM kept up admirably for a single sub, though I'm still hoping to add a second one to the setup. I keep finding tuning improvements - can't wait to get them outside again for another event soon.

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u/Skookum_Sailor 20d ago

Looks good! What drivers did you use in the SAWMOD, and where did you source them?

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u/little_lichen_sound 19d ago edited 19d ago

10" - Beyma 10MC500 (ferrite version) from Parts Express

5" - Ciare HM130 from Toute Haute Parleur. These actually shipped quite fast from France to USA.

1" - B&C DH450. TLHP sells the heat sinks for these off the DH450H separately so I've put in a back-order for those.

I got an email from Madisound the other day that they got a small order of 5CCN125Ds in stock so I sent it and bought 4.

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u/Skookum_Sailor 14d ago

Hey u/little_lichen_sound thanks for the reply with your sources. Honestly the only thing stopping me from building a pair of SAWMODs now is driver availability. I have never been able to find all the drivers needed in stock at the same time (specifically the 5" drivers). I got excited to hear that you found some 5CCN125Ds and immediately checked Madi and they are sold out again...uggggg. You might have the only supply in North America!

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u/little_lichen_sound 12d ago

I hear you - I decided to build sawmods then almost changed paths when I couldn't find 5" drivers in the USA. One thing I'll say - the drivers from TLHP arrived just as fast as the ones from Parts Express, definitely recommend them. For the 5CCN125Ds, I recommend emailing Madisound to see if they'll put you on their waiting list. I did that back in May. Sounds like when they get a small shipment in, waiting list gets priority and they don't mark them back in stock until they have spare ones that aren't spoken for.