The Timpano T3500 15" Full Review | Yes We See What It Takes To Blow It

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[@ChefBoiardee9]

I love these review videos, the positivity the whole time no matter if an amp fries, or a sub blows, you’re always smiling at the end ready to do another video. keep it up man!

[@treymeek9906]

Keep up the content, brother. We appreciate you.

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

I appreciate y’all!

[@RebursPsychology]

Awesome review Parker!!! Keep these videos commin!!!

[@paulwilliamson489]

Thank you for the info. That truck looking good brother. Can't wait to see what your next plan for it is

[@timothyanderson1132]

Awesome video Parker as always

[@tripnit559]

That sub is pretty nice looking. Always been a fan of the TI frame. Love the reviews bro... talk about torture testing lol but we get to see some very real world testing and potentially see what we actually get... great video brotha until the next one... live love & bass on

[@noelsantiago8613]

I remember back when I asked you if you could test an Avatar sub now, look at you very proud of you, and thank you for the great videos!!!!

[@mamao_st_is_mine]

I love the content and I'm excited for whatever you decide to do next! Let me know if you ever decide to come to Vermont or if you ever go to Hawaii

[@randymorris3132]

Keep up the good work brother. Love the content.

[@robertburley9055]

I love all your videos you do a great job on them

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

I appreciate you!

[@cordell3246]

Your video’s are awesome. Bought a deaf bounce 12”. I like it a lot.

[@jerk5828]

Bringing the straight 🔥 content

[@Widowmaker2828]

Thats a great looking sub! One downfall I saw was the weak Bl parameter. The Bl is very low @ 10.24. That might be one thing to start showing is the motor strength of the different models you showcase. That is probably the biggest difference between the subs in how they react relative to the power applied. The equation for motor strength is Bl² / re. Love your vids and hope you are doing well! Cheers! 🤩

[@Widowmaker2828]

@me I see that now that it was tested at .7 ohms (parallel) I was always told that parameters should be pulled with the coils in series. That makes more sense as the sub seems to do well in the RMS testing at least the 3/4s of it.

[@Widowmaker2828]

@me I agree, every sub I test with my DATS is off from factory specs but the paper usually gives a decent rough estimate.

[@fuckgoogleandyou8779]

Low bl is on par for the low low course... contrary to unpopular beliefs

[@evilinside5984]

@Widowmaker2828- If this Timpano T3500 (D2) 15" subwoofer were to have the coils tested in series, the BL would be in the 20s.

[@shawnc757]

What if the woofer was tested at the FS it is rated?

[@joshholden8561]

Glad u finally know a T.I. frame when u see one same as skar vxf and a million others use

[@joshuameyer7342]

Make you move bro.. Great content. Your video are raw and trustworthy. Keep that going.

[@RichHabitz]

Great video. I have two of the 12" Timpano 3500's.

[@ItsDevlcon]

I really want to see the ds18 hooligan (new version) and see if it can really handle 6k at that price point!!!

[@hybridstudios39]

It can, I had one on a sfb8000k just doesn’t sound too good, granted it’s an spl sub. I decided to switch up and I’m gonna run 2 dead bonce 3500 12 on 2 smart5’s

[@dead6last]

i was looking at these before i got my x 15s, nice job

[@noelsantiago8613]

Good stuff parker!!!

[@oxnardadrianlopez6684]

Thanks Parker. I like that we can see your unboxing and sound tests to see if we would like the equipment that’s being tested. With that being said, that sub is over priced for sure. It’s about a $300 sub.

[@lassediscovers1813]

Would be interesting to see you test some Ground Zero subwoofer👍 And of course thanks for a nice video👍 Greetings fro Norway

[@vipersb1]

Parker, I have a request. B2 Audio Rage 12 XL. Beast of a sub and can't find many demo's/reviews on it. Thanks for the great content!

[@poindextertunes]

I’m getting a resilient sounds 18” soon gunna build a 4th order for it and put it in my ‘07 4Runner 🔥

[@dextermorgan1]

What kind of power are you going to run on it?

[@budgetbasswilson3866]

Of course he puts it in the skar pre fab

[@reckingball6242]

I love your videos my friend. This is a battery question.I have four rockford fosgate t2 16 inch subs at 1ohm two t2500-1bdcp amps and one 320amp alternator for now. What kind of audio batteries should I get for my system?

[@robertjefferson8275]

Big Jeff, it might be a good business move to read the replies here and respond to a few. It definitely couldn't hurt. Good shit on the collab with parker

[@sethgt1234]

You have come a long way Parker! Keep up the hard work. I have been into car audio for over 25 years. I am working on a new build right now, I usually have SUVs when I am building my setups, but now I am building a trunk system and trying to find a way to get the sound from the trunk to the cabin. Gas tank is in the trunk, so it is very hard to get all the pressure from the trunk to the front.

[@trunkbangking]

That box is not doing that sub justice!!

[@got2getit204]

That’s a fact!

[@skateboardkid420]

It's in a Skar prefab, so who knows how it would actually perform in an optimal enclosure.

[@seththomas1048]

What would some JL Marine subs sound like in a box in your car? Or just any marine subwoofer's for that matter?

[@joecooke899]

keep up the good work

[@haroldwilliams8242]

Looks and sounds nice 👌

[@josephsaucedo8691]

Quick tip if you touch the prob and see what the ohms are then subtract that to the number that you're trying thing that your try to ohm it will be a more accurate number reading. 🎶🎵🛠️👌👍😉✌️

[@Hectoriousz]

Great looking sub

[@adampaffrath4299]

That thing was hitting ! Sounded like a damn choooppppaaaaa! 🚁

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

For real!!

[@MrDopey32]

Bro, that's what I was thinking too 😂😂

[@RAW_Reality]

This is one of those subs that you'll need a bigger box for... The dynamics and specs for this particular woofer translate to a very steep rolloff in performance on the low-end using smaller enclosures. Damn shame that good "all around" and "works in any environment"-type subs are hard to come by.

[@inglouriousmofo]

What about the newly revised 12 from NVX? Other bassheads say they are quality sounding and at 1200 watts x 2 at a decent price would be plenty for me..

[@RAW_Reality]

The only "newly revised" sub from NVX that I've found any information on is the VCW12v3, so using that as reference in saying this... Comparing it to what I consider to be the "standard" expectation subwoofer in that power range (the CT Sounds Strato 12), the Strato outperforms the NVX model in every way _except_ when it's in a bigger enclosure tuned below 33Hz. So if you plan to tune a big box below that, get the NVX, as the Strato's limited xmax can't sustain being tuned that low with full RMS power for long in that enviroment. However, if you're tuning at 33 or above (or plan to go lower with a smaller box), spend the extra $20 and get the Strato, as it's otherwise better (in a number of ways, including being easier on your electrical, while still feeling like you've got more power going to it than you do compared to the NVX model, all while being at-or-above the NVX in terms of SQ across the spectrum). Additionally, considering that the two subs talked about here are at least comparable in many regards, the forthcoming "XPL" line I've seen NVX reps talk about _might be_ the sub to beat once it gets released... But that remains to be seen yet with no info on expected arrival or price (or RMS), so (as is) the Strato is the best bet in the ~1200w range.

[@robertgriffith8891]

Hey can you do reviews on resilient sounds subs

[@DestinyXS106]

I want this sub so badly but i can't afoord it. but nice that you made this video :)

[@bobbyhill8931]

Would like to see you put the Audio Legion Maximus 12 through your test. I run 2 of them on a skar rp2000.1 and they are so damn impressive for $140 using skar evl 12 box specs.

[@connirsmith138]

hey parker i was wondering if we could get a review of psi stage 3

[@basshead12.]

Awesome ❤

[@jlee8262]

Parker if you can get your hands on the new NVX VCW v3 12 or 15, I think lots of folks would be intrigued. I would do a video but I'm not a you tuber so I leave that to the folks who do well with it. But I have 2 of the 15s and the quality in the build is impressive. I also own the v1 of them. They have the same basket just one is black now but everything else looks and feels so much better. Haven't built the box yet for them but free air they are super smooth, quiet, and have some throw! Would love to see you do a review and add your spin!

[@dandredildy]

I have 2 VCW v3 12s and they SLAM and have great SQ as well the deep bass is so surprising considering I didn’t think they’d do that well it definitely surprised me and I still have them to this day

[@jlee8262]

@dandredildy ported or sealed? I will have to say they sound amazing sealed in my suv. Of course nit as much output but the frequency bandwidth is unmatched

[@joshuameyer7342]

Wut Oooo " ITS SMOKING😂 love it!! Raw...

[@davidfernandez9901]

Nice!. It would be cool to see a MEMPHIS tested out or some Rockford fosgate 💯✌️🔊🎶

[@beemackin2316]

Love Big J

[@arturoperez7037]

Do you have review for C7? It is popular here in PH.

[@mrmikewayne64]

Any idea as to why I would have sub getting warm and the other just as cool as can be. Final load is 1 ohm both play the same no smell also this didn't start till I installed in my new box subs up port back.

[@kevincharles1983]

Is it a smaller enclosure?

[@franklinwalker9606]

Parker...The CORRECT test is use pink noise+-6dbs at free air👍👍

[@hopskustomaudio]

That rear window was killing me. Can't handle that much noise when trying to listen to bass. Lol

[@RJayRabbit]

Thanks for the vid bro. Looks like a Skar VXF, Ti frame etc... Very sad it couldn't make the mark at less than it's claimed rms.

[@Chuck_Sanders]

It is, except with less motor force. Skar, Audio Legion and this brand, is built at China Future Sound 👍

[@loganb5657]

Parker can you do a review on the American bass king it’s only 15k max power 😂

[@user-uy5fr3kw4c]

Just a suggestion you gotta get a custom box for doing these tests in the truck

[@ragextico]

I’m sad Pride Audio got rid of the S V3’s and ST’s…but I think a review on an Fi Audio HC 12 would be sick asf

[@jerk5828]

Yeah those a some huge subs I bet they beat on a bigger box

[@ragextico]

@@jerk5828 later down the road imma get an Fi Audio MT 12 on a JP63

[@markroberts715]

That's a Brazilian harmony audio monolith clome,very nice it's still got the same gasket too,cookie cutter

[@davidsziemelis5812]

What do you have in terms of fuses cuz the subs change all the time but not the amp so do you just have a fuse rated for the max of the amp?

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

Yep fused for the max that amp requires

[@jlee8262]

First glance I was like is that a Skar VXF 15 with a different dust cap? Might as well if a newbie to the game get the skar for 288. Bad stigma on skar but they sound good in my experience. Great review as always Parker!

[@MJamal55]

It is a skar vxf , most likely same build house too lol . Timpano just just added their little cosmetic spin to it and charge more 🤦🏽‍♂️. I would recommend the skar vxf as well , you just can’t beat the amount of performance you get for the money . And it kills them lows 🔊💪

[@Chuck_Sanders]

​@@MJamal55 correct...it is from the same build house (China Future Sound) which also was the build house and co-owner for Audio Legion, which was the sister brand for Skar, and was their internet sales based brand, which they are phasing out. Good 👁‍🗨

[@FUNDERBURK.]

my first thought when i seen the thumbnail i have one sittin in my shop looks identical

[@charlesriston8972]

Rockin 2 10" Audio Legion Maximus (Skar EVL) in the Skar Dual prefab on a HCCA 3000.1 Not bad

[@Chuck_Sanders]

@@charlesriston8972 different baskets and different motors

[@lowhertzhighspl]

3:30 the red stripe in your window decal flag means you're a firefighter or EMT. Blue would mean law enforcement. Jsyk. Great vids as always.

[@tonyfoley9988]

So I was thinking about getting a Taramps Smart 5k but I was wondering if the fan was to loud and if it's even worth it because of that.

[@AdenNotLoud]

You won't notice the fan with music playing

[@oscarishandsome5150]

Did that taramps 8k clip at 3500 watts?

[@dabosssr24]

Need to throw some tennis balls between rear cab and bed. Will help with flex and rattle. Old school trick

[@joshuameyer7342]

I wish you would have did that trinity sub stress test. It's such a new sub and need more info.

[@zackbalins658]

Cookie cutter sub with a different dust cap. Js

[@swbflf7603]

You should try a sub from gas car audio, swedish brand with some amazing subs

[@seniorxj2931]

Ya gotta test those G7 subs next!!

[@nicomaharaj5665]

Could you review resilient sounds gold 12 sub

[@heathgilliland7708]

Could you test a sundown u-15?

[@KnowName33]

Now that your playing with 15's you better be in the 150's because when i had my truck and 1 15 i was doing 148db at 24hz and 150.2db at 38hz and thats under 2500rms

[@joekennonmagnetizedmindz2233]

It would be a good daily banger

[@forlornvaalan7630]

Watt for watt, how much is lost going shallow 12s vs regular? I was considering ds18 or such. Various options in the 500rms + range

[@BenaresDarkness]

Time for a custom 15" box.

[@getpaid200]

Go with skar vxf they are cheaper and pound. Got the zvx 12s now can't wait to get those hooked up.

[@todddooley793]

Man, I've always wanted a DB sub, one of their premier 12's. Love that brand but they're definitely pricey

[@tonyfoley9988]

I like the carbon fiber look

[@plix9007]

can you try a bass from biltema in sweden

[@non-binaryjesus]

I never understood why measure in the floor or at the corner of the windshield. I mean do people stick their head down there? Wouldn't it be better to measure where your ears would be?

[@josephsaucedo8691]

If you change out the fan to a brush less motor fan it will make a big difference in sound 😉🎶🎵👌👍✌️🛠️ bumping and hitting hard

[@mattsnider5904]

That might be as good db wise as that sundown you tested

[@Clare.1985]

I'm about to place a $1,200 order through big Jeff. Will this link give you kick back even if I don't order this subwoofer? Lmk. I'd like to help you out.

[@dalejuvinalljr8119]

Hey Parker the bass head is it worth buying the md 12k amp

[@zackbalins658]

The question is it worth it to you? You will take trade offs with any amp you decide on. Not saying the amp is bad...but neither is a half bridge Korean amp. It depends on what YOU want and are looking for. Quality? Quantity? Reliability? Efficiency? Warranty? Compatibility? Price point? Customer service?

[@ericsimon256]

Parker need to do a zv5 15

[@Chris-B-Bassin]

That sub looks beefy, really surprised it didn't make it longer and it was under the rated 1750w rms. The fs was a little lower than usual maybe free air it at a lower frequency 🤷

[@Chuck_Sanders]

It has a lower BL than most subs in its power class, and it saturated the coil more quickly...causing thermal breakdown more rapidly.

[@bassheadlife492]

my md8k doesnt have any fan noise

[@seanrobinson130]

I like the sub. Looking very much into it. Not into spl, sq is my bag. The only thing I didn't like was the company didn't know the enclosure specs. What kind of enclosure to build for it. Very informative video. Thanks

[@RAW_Reality]

I've ran the parameters, and it's not gonna like small enclosures... But considering it's 3500w RMS, SQ wasn't its intention either. That considered, if you're wanting that much power and are willing to have a big box, there's a lot of worse subs you could go with for SQ than this one.

[@cragre28]

This sub is $385 at Parts-express and they list the box size at 4.25 tuned to 29 hz with an F3 of 26 hz.

[@seanrobinson130]

@@RAW_Reality good because my enclosure is 4.6. Thanks

[@seanrobinson130]

@cragre28 thanks, they will fit right in nicely into my enclosure. It's 4.6

[@RAW_Reality]

@@seanrobinson130 NP. And just an FYI, the response across the spectrum for these subs was very linear, amongst the best results I've seen for subs rated more than 2k watts (and probably the best overall value proposition), so you'll have lots of fun with these while sounding quite good... Maybe once you're up and running you could post some videos of them playing... 🤞🏻👍🏼

[@boostedmk5gti563]

Was little under rms power 😂 why does deaf bonce not have a cooling vent hole in the magnet

[@JohnG1000]

Parker breaks something big Jeff fixes it or warranties it out , you break something or it's just defective than good luck your on your own and out your $$$

[@BG-hs4qo]

Hey I got a question about your lithium battery bank. How many amp isolator are u using. I put a 500 amp and I will trip it easily are u running multiple isolaters or take out the agm under the hood?

[@MrDopey32]

Parker did a video on his power bank and talks about it all. I want to say it was about 10 or so videos back in time. It was part of the build videos when he did the 8 15's box. I hope this helps you in some way.

[@PeterFeltersnatch852]

Take out the AGM battery if you're running lithium

[@BG-hs4qo]

@@PeterFeltersnatch852 I thought lithium wasn't good for starting a vehicle?

[@PeterFeltersnatch852]

@@BG-hs4qo whoever told you that is totally wrong

[@BG-hs4qo]

@@PeterFeltersnatch852 thanks for the update

[@MichaelJohnson-je2vo]

Did you turn it down when it got hot and please tell Jeff there's no fun watching him break broken stuff

[@95Sn95]

It looks like a solid unit, toss em on a smart 5k or bass 8k I'd rock a pair those puppy's. It's a stout looking sub but only has a 3" coil it's to bad they didn't toss an 8 layer coil instead of a 4 layer it may have passed the test... Kind of looks like its a skar VXF with a zvx motor. Rather have a Vxf motor with an extra slug that would make it 450oz, with that motor the Vxf would be one bad mutha.

[@bulin398]

Thinking to use my smart5bass with a pair, I hope is enought power for them

[@txddyfarquh3916]

But can anyone tell me if DS18, PRV Audio and Timpano and all manufactured by the same company?

[@RichHabitz]

Idk about DS18 but I know PRV & Timpano are manufactured by the same company.

[@robertburley9055]

Nice subwoofer

[@bainmccartney685]

If you don't want to blow your amps put a fuse on the positive. Just before the speaker terminal. You'll have to swap fuses with each sub and better than replacing amps. I want to build an amp using microwave transformers as the toroids

[@fuckgoogleandyou8779]

Fukkk a fuse.... self resetting circuit breakers!!!

[@josephmuniz9959]

Love your videos dude. It looks like a SKAR ZVX down to the T. How does it sound though? Somehow the fs is lower?!

[@Chuck_Sanders]

It is the same sub, with a lower compliance suspension, and a little less BL.

[@Bigdeal9898]

@@Chuck_Sanders what’s the difference between the VXF and the ZVX?

[@Chuck_Sanders]

@@Bigdeal9898 almost everything is different. The baskets, the motors, the suspension and cones. It's really Apple to oranges between the 2.

[@Bigdeal9898]

@@Chuck_Sanders I meant performance wise.

[@Chuck_Sanders]

@@Bigdeal9898 well, the VFX yields a higher BL, it has a lower fs, and has a higher sensitivity.. but less cone area and less xmax, and more of an sql driver for them. ZVX is more spl oriented driver and can be used with less box volume. Just depends on what you're expectancy is out of a driver.

[@ROBBG88]

I wanted to buy that sub but after seeing that video of it smoking on rated power I dont want it now

[@doolkore]

I opened my taramps 3k up and replaced the 10mm fan with a noctua fan. It is perfectly silent now.

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

Yeah that is what I really need to do

[@urbansasquatch5537]

Can you please also say, that just because it took this much power to blow a subwoofer, doesn't mean it will blow on less or more power if someone else uses one, you blew it because of the application, if its in a better application it won't blow up, and it'll last a lot longer

[@ChrisNieves]

Lol you definitely don’t have the same enthusiasm as say the American Bass XMaxx video or the Black Brick one as well for example. Any chance you can review an Orion HCCA 15. I just ordered one and interested in your opinion.

[@RomaVilla]

Nice sub, I got the hcca spl 15 on a 6k and it gets nasty on the lows

[@ChrisNieves]

@@RomaVilla debating on getting a Bass5k. I have it on Bass3K now and does good for being under powered.

[@justinfoster6135]

yessuh

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

💪🏼💪🏼

[@mapexman86]

Great video but you put that beautiful sub in a skar prefab 😢

[@silentdrew8042]

I think you made a mistake talking about the spl of the sub with the box being too small to judge it

[@Bobcatspiritdude]

Pshizzle has this sub.

[@areasonablethought610]

That small box is smothering the woofer.

[@jonathanginofilippi]

Could front load it