Sundown Audio

Did some SPL testing in the Jeep with the 18" version of the "Magic Box" this morning -- it is slightly less efficient than the 15" version but still does well. I am pleased with the results -- will continue to push for more score as time permits :

I am wondering about something I hear alot of people talking about and want to know what it is. What is the big three? I have a Sundown audio 1500.1, to a single 12, sub box tuned to 40 hz. Electrical setup is as follows, for right now at least, stock battery up front. With two runs of 4 guage back to kinetik 800, then to a 3 farad cap, then to fuse block and lastly amp. Ground wire on second battery, and capacitor are 0 guage. I know I need to upgrade to all 0 guage, that is coming. I ran outta money, but I am still running at 12.7 at full tilt. And that is at the amp. I am just looking for more db's anywhere I can get them. Any help is and will be greatly app…

1: In the power connection section of the manual, it shows the amp connected directly to the battery; no fuse for the wire, just the 3 30 amp fuses on the amp, but there is a fuse in the wire in the 2000 and 3500 diagram. I know that the 2000 and 3500 do not have fuses of their own and therefore need the fuse in the power wire, but I did not know that there was no need to fuse the power wire for the 1000 and 1500... I have always been told to fuse the power wire no matter what, so this is new to me. 2: I have always been told by many reputable members of this forum that sundown rates their amps' output at 12.8v instead of 14.4. However, in the manual, it says that th…

Hey guys I have started a new build and have been taking some pics along the way! so i thought now it was about time to share some pics of what i have thus far! at any rate please let me know what you think, if you see something out of place please ask! this is also my first time building a box like this! it was fun! kind a lol. other then that I will be sending my 2 motors out for a 12inch recone some time very soon! I will share pics of my shipping box's (tomorrow)! I hope you guys like them!

Guys, Need some advice on decidng on an amp. I buy audio equipment like once every 5 years so im trying to make an educated decision on this the first time. Ive done my homework to this point so thats why im going with Sundown. Vehicle is a Tundra. I am in the process of making a sealed console-style subwoofer enclosure to house two (2) 12" woofers (more than likely the new 12" SA series when theyre released). Each chamber will likely be 1 ft^3. The electrical is stock right now but am willing to do the big 3 if necessary. I'm trying to decide on which amp would best suit my needs both now and in the future. I know for a fact that I will not be competing (no desir…

My brothers kids pre-ordered a SAZ2000d. He asked me when they might be in and shipped? I was the one who recommended the amp so I get to be the one to find out.

I have my 2 Saz-1500's strapped. I have 2 15" Fi BL subs. They have all the power options on them. Now when I set my gains with the DMM 77.5 volts - 5 volts for my headunit output i get the old smelly subs. Meaning when I turn the volume up i start to smell voice coil. So i turn the gain down a little bit and it seems like the subs aren't as loud as they were with my American Bass amp. So I turn the gain up just a little more and start to smell the voice coils again. It is almost like there is a magic area on the gain where I don't smell voice coil when turned up. I don't know it seems like the amps should be doing more than what they are doing. But when I turn …

We should have it in a week or so to test ourselves; factory testing has went very well and it is meeting all of our design goals. Length without feet = 18.89" With the feet total length is roughly on par with the original version (20.15") -- then the case is of course narrower. So overall foot-print is down. Will get some side to side pics when the prototype gets here.

http://smotri.com/video/view/?id=u148733920d6 Check it out -- not bad ! He has a 1200D on the sub @ 1 ohm.

Hello Does the SAX100.4D is 12.5V tested or 14.4V tested ? Does It have different power and THD voltage test ? I'd like to have a sure answer. Thank you

Ordered my other SAZ-1000D today Will probably be here Wednesday, so I will install it Wednesday. The question still remains, strapped at 2ohm? Or separate operation at 1ohm each. I understand strapping is less efficient, but that's ok. How about some options on sound, output, and heat build up.

Here are a few vids I shot of the cracked night shade in action powered by my new purchased 3500. Thanks for the enclosure tip jacob sounds great. Dont beat me up on the install so busy working makeing everyone else car look good. Its just temp. anyway going to send it off for a recone soon.

Anybody have any experience with the Z15 sub? Thinking about pairing one 15 with an SAE-1200D or SAZ-1000D. Also, what would be better, the SAZ or SAE? The Nightshade might be a little overkill for my tastes so I figured the Z15 might be just what I was looking for. Any feedback would be appreciated.

any help would be appreciated. Thanks Yang

Got it for $200 shipped! Im so excited! There are two more left on ebay starting at $150! Ill post some pictures when i get it!!!

Looking for suggestions on which sub would be better suited for my situation. I have right at 6 cubes after all displacements, figuring on 82 square inches of port tuned to 33hz. Power will not be an issue with either sub, current plan is one or two PPI Black Ice 1800s. Electrical will consist of 270A alt and 2 D3100s. Going into a very well deadened 99 Ram Quad Cab. The reason for the limited space is I'm attempting to keep a small seat area on either side and run the enclosure centered on the back seat, seat bottom to ceiling. With that setup the only wat I can realistically pull it off is to have both sub and port forward. I figure I'll center the sub between the front…

ok,im running a 1500d to 4 12's.my voltege is dropping from 14 to 11.8.its killing me and i know i need a altenator.ive got a deka intimadator under the hood and was wondering if someone could help me w a altenator.would a 240 amp be too much and what kind.also what kind of batterys are best to put in the back?im planning on buying a second 1500d later in the year and need every thing set up right!!thanks for all responces!!!

Shannon Lee(Twisted Mayhem) Amp(s) - 4 Sundown 1500d's Sub(s) - 2 T3 TNSF 18's Modified 5 - 149.7 dB - 1st Place Jason Drinkard(Twisted Mayhem Amp(s) - 1 Sundown 3000d Sub(s) - 4 T3 TSS10's Street 2 - 149.8 dB - 1st place SPL Best of Show SPL Phat Truck SPL Phat Install Todd Mayton(Twisted Mayhem) Amp(s) 2 Sundown 1500d's Sub(s) - 4 T3 TS12's Amatuer Street 2 - 145.9 dB - 1st Place Drive-by SPL 3 - 121.9 dB - 1st Place Christy Gambrell(Twisted Mayhem) Amp(s) - 1 Sundown 1500d Sub(s) - 1 RE MT 18 Modified 1 - 143.3 dB - 1st Place TEAM HBIC Female Best of Show SPL Phat 18 Also Team Twisted Mayhem took home Team Participation Award.

check out my vid i made, seen assman do it and had to give it a try, video was taken at diamond head in oahu. oh yeah 2 sundown 3ks

My brother got an SA-8 and may not be able to port the box based upon where he wants to put the sub in his truck. If he decides to go with sealed, what volume should the enclosure be built to ensure the maximum quality output? Thanks in advance for the feedback.

I already have 3 sa12s. i want to add 3 more subs and add another amp. If i were to buy 3 sa-15s to add to my system would the box need to bey chambered between the two different size subs or could they all be in on chamber? and anybody know if jacob started back taking people for team sundown?

a couple days ago my amp went into protect without warning and now it wont come out. i got a hold of jacob already and he said if i cant figure out how to get it out of protect then to send it in. i have double checked all my connections and they are good. i even checked my subs to see if they were blown and causing a short or something but they are fine. im running 0 gauge power wire and big3 and have the amp powering a pair of eclipse aluminums wired to a 1 ohm load. is there anything else i can do to test before i send it in? thanks chris

I ordered two neopro 10's on Friday and was kinda hoping to have them this week, however I've recieved no further correspondance from them since and is like to know an update. Does anyone have a phone number or direct email link?

I had an issue with my NS-1 amplifier. It is a v1, the second edition of the v1. Sundown wants to send me a v2 in a warranty exchange. I need to know what did they change between v1 (revised) and v2 version. Because they're is a huge price difference to pay. :-( I want to know if it is worth the money to have a v2, or if I'd better have it repaired. Thanks for your help.

143.3db out of a trunk, unmodified rear deck, seats up with a single 15, a new NSPL World Record. Found out my alternator was dying and was only charging at 11.6V also, so burps were done in the 10.7V range also, so not too bad for the 1st time out with the overnight install. Another show on April 8th, at that show we'll get serious and throw down some 149-150's with the seats up.