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Starting a thread on this based on some questions we've had... any further inquiries post them up and we'll see about getting some photos up. So... any re-cone questions post them up. ----- 1) New large wire terminal installation : It is critical to have this facing the correct direction -- otherwise the cone and spider can batter the tab and break it off. You can also experience mechanical noise if they are not aligned in this manner. * These new terminals fit much larger wire. * The black terminal is incorrect -- the red terminal is correct and set out to the side. * To install the leads first split the terminal with a small cutting pliers * Then spread the opening …

Updating this a bit and importing and/or linking the threads on SSA directly. Will have all the same if not more data than the original THREAD that linked to other sites -- for those that want to stay and browse on SSA. ---------- SA Series Voice Coil Cooling Test SA Series Voice Coil Cooling Test II -- SA-15 Thermal Test (with updated spacer / plug) Updated SA-12 QC Test w/ Power Clamp ! Prototype SA-15 Excursion Video SA-8 v.1 Thermal Test SA-12 SQ Review (Originally from DIYMA) 4x SA-12s -- 149.9dB Bass Race !!! 147.3 dB / One SA-12 Testing Jacob's Jeep + One SA-15 = 153.5 dB on the dash ! SA-12 and 2 2500s metering....legal and kick 2x SA-12s + Trunk = 153dB+ 4x SA-10…

So it is a bit confusing due to several updates along the way... so the above should help out when ordering a re-cone kit. We need to know what version you have to built the correct kit. Aside from the box printing being a bit mis-leading it's not super hard to understand using the above picture. The 60 unit run of "v.2" woofers (v1.75) was only sold to a few people who knew up front about what they were -- I just had the factory put v.2 on the box so we would know what they were as we unloaded the truck. But I am sure someone will get one of them second hand. They can be re-coned to standard v1.5 parts with copper coil and hard spider. As the photo indicates the baskets …

I have UPDATED this post on 11/2/13 : To ensure that contact is organized and prompt please read the following : We are open Monday through Friday. Our hours are 8 AM to 5 PM EASTERN Time -- we are CLOSED for lunch at approximately 12-1:00 every day; lunch time frame care vary +/- 30 minutes depending on what is going on that day. DO NOT post on Facebook or the Forums to request order status, warranty information, or pricing. It is VERY difficult to know who you are or what you ordered this way. Forums and Facebook are designed to share new product information, customer installs, updates, etc and are not optimal for the aforementioned things. On our OFFICIAL Facebook a…

MAJOR UPDATE (11-3-16): Nearly all pricing has changed. Also as of THIS MONTH our drop-in lead time has been reduced to 1-2 weeks on average for STOCK kits. Customized kits may be longer. ---------- To order a STOCK drop-in e-mail [email protected] To order a CUSTOM drop-in e-mail [email protected] To reduce back-and-forth e-mails ALWAYS include the following : 1) What you are ordering -- Model, Coil Configuration, Etc. 2) If you already have a basket or not; please check below for any special notes. 3) If you need ANY custom options please specify up front. 4) !!! YOUR ADDRESS AND NAME !!! 5) A picture of what you have goes a long way to be SURE we …

Okay guys... everyone is knocking my door down to pre-order these so I am going to open it up now with an early-bird special as well. My ETA for these is mid to late February or so next year (2010). There are NO refunds on pre-orders whatsoever -- so please make sure you can afford to be without this money until they arrive before ordering. TO ORDER PAYPAL ME AT [email protected] AND SPECIFY HOW MANY and D2 or D4 coils !!! Test results will be available soon If you order before the end of November the price will be as follows : 1x SA-8 = $109 2x SA-8 = $99 each 4x or more SA-8 = $90 each Shipped in continental 48 states cost. If you order after November until the…

10" diameter slugs, triple stacked. The pole flare is a bit shallower and narrower than I wanted... but we'll see how it does with testing. I have the coils, spiders, cones, etc waiting for it here! Picture is from the factory, it's on the way to me soon Not showing the other side of the motor yet, sorry guys! And before anyone asks... no ETA on production, I still haven't tested this prototype yet!

I'll throw up a few pics tomorrow. We still have it in the ghetto test box, but it actually sounds quite good... two 1500s strapped @ 2 ohms are powering it, I have my primary battery, factory alternator, and two Powermaster D3100s backing them up. Metered 144.1 dB @ 52 Hz in the test box - which is really terrible on the meter - same box in the YouTube videos of the monster. I'd like to get it into a smaller box and strap the 1500s down really low and see what she'll do - then strap some 3000s on it What surprised me the most is how good it sounds - obviously its not an SQ woofer but, it sounds quite good. Certainly does not sound like an extreme fart-cannon sub by any …

How many people like 8" woofers? I have drawn up a design for an 8" subwoofer as a fun side-project but I find myself liking the design more and more as I look it over! This is what I came up with, wondering who would be interested: FS = 23.6 Hz Qms = 2.55 Qes = 0.350 Qts = 0.308 VAS = 21.2 L RE = 3.32 Ohms Z = 4 ohms Le = 1.668 mH BL = 12.73 N/A Mms = 113.46 g XMAX = 12.2 mm one-way by 70% BL method Xmech = 18 mm (the coil will hit the back plate at 18mm) Power Handling = 200 watts RMS Sealed Box Specs: 0.185 ft^3 0.707 Qts Alignment F3 = 55 Hz Ported Box Specs: 0.50 ft^3 Tuning = 30 Hz F3 = 28 Hz ----- This driver would also make a pretty solid midbass driver up to 100 …

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Sundown Audio Shirts Available Available in the following sizes / pricing: Shipped prices in continental 48 states. Small -- $15 shipped Medium -- $16 shipped Large -- $16 shipped XL -- $18 shipped 2XL -- $20 shipped 3XL -- $21 shipped 4XL -- $22 shipped 5XL - $25 shipped Paypal to [email protected]

Okay guys... here it is. If you order between NOW and the end of February... $825 for one $815 for two (each) $800 for four or more (each) If you order any time from March 1st until they arrive... $850 for one $825 for two (each) $810 for four or more (each) Paypal me at [email protected] to Pre-Order! The current ETA is around May 11th to May 20th -- this is a rough estimate. As always, with a pre-order the ETA is subject to change based on shipping delays, etc, etc. PLEASE do not pre-order unless you are okay with any delays that may occur. We are expecting around 3800 on a 12v electrical system from these and over 6000 on a 16v electrical system They feature …

Still planning on 4 12's in a blowhole this spring,but for now here we go.

Developing a 600-watt RMS 8" woofer with fully custom frame, cone, surround, spider, etc... Frame supports ~35mm one-way linear travel and the soft parts support that as well. Design is motor limited to 19mm linear one-way and 30mm before leaving the gap -- so it will be VERY difficult to reach mechanical limitations even by accident on SPL burps. The soft parts, frame, and so forth are VERY over-engineered to support any future motor designs I may desire to produce... meaning you may see a true high linear stroke "SQ" style design with these parts later on -- but first we are staying true to Sundown heritage and designing a super rugged "daily" woofer that will produce e…

Sundown Audio SA-12 Prototype 600-watts RMS / 2.5" Coil / D4 configuration Estimated MSRP - $200 USD ETA - Don't have one yet, will be testing prototype in a few weeks Yes, it will have "Sundown Audio" on the dust cap by the time it reaches production. Designed to be used as a pair with the SAE-1200D. Will first be available in 12s when production is ready, then other sizes later (no 8s or 18s). May see some changes before production but you get the idea

The final specs will look like this: Re = 3.37 ohms (4 ohm nominal) Fs = 34.9 hz Qes = 0.5323 Qms = 6.93 Qts = 0.4943 Vas = 7.6 L BL = 13.3 N/A Mms = 127.7 grams Cms = 162 um/N Xmax = 12mm one-way linear (70% BL method) Rated RMS Power = 200 watts Depth = 4.25" OD w/ gasket = 8 5/16" Cut Out = 7" Sealed Box: 0.280 ft^3 w/ F3 of 50 Hz (Qtc = 0.707) Ported Box: 0.60 ft^3 tuned to 30 Hz F3 of 25 Hz ----- So... anyone who wants to pre-order these can do so whenever they feel like it. I will continue to run the intro sale for a few weeks after they come in, so no hurry - but if the money is burning a hole in your pocket - order away! Paypal $65 each to sundownz@sundownaudio.…

At this time these are just known as the "X10 and X12" speakers. The photos are of the first prototypes. I am already working on revising the prototypes with several important improvements. These are geared towards "daily beating" and are made to be used as a pair with either an SAE-1000D or SAZ-1500D. Sound quality is good, but output at moderate power levels is the number one goal. * Basket with extremely long clearances. The motor also has enough clearance to travel over 33mm rearward before bottoming out, this is well beyond linear coil travel limits. * Vented pole and vented gap for increased power handling. * The cone is a fiberglass weave with paper composite ba…

I am discontinuing the SAX-50.4 and the Sundown Z15 Woofer. Paypal me at [email protected] to order. The SAX-50.4 close-out is also available at any authorized dealer -- the Z15 close-out is only available from me directly. ---------- SAX-50.4 -- $200 shipped in continental 48 states I will still include a 2-year warranty on these. Most customers shopping for an amp at this power level are more concerned about $ to watt and less about crossover flexibility. So we are closing out the 50.4 and will be developing a less expensive model to replace it without as much crossover flexibility to offer more watts per dollar. ---------- Sundown Z15 D2 or D4 -- $250 shipped…

PRE-SALE ORDERS ARE FINAL - THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS -- If you are not 100% sure you will be financially stable then don't pre-order. No more exceptions. These amps are capable of a real 1500+ watts at 12.8 volts. They will out-perform many other 1500 watt rated amps (like the Audiopipe 1500) easily! COST ON PRE-SALE : AUGUST - $250 each SEPTEMBER - $260 each OCTOBER - $270 each NOVEMBER - $280 each PRICE IS SHIPPED IN CONTINENTAL 48 STATES. CONTACT ME ABOUT AK, HI, and international !!! The earlier you pre-order the lower the price will be. REGULAR price will be $350 MAP / $549 MSRP when in stock! PAYPAL me at [email protected] to take advantage of the pre-sale …

Due to your high-end products, I'm wondering if there are any production ideas involving multi-channel amplifiers a year or two down the road. Possibly a 150.4, 200.4 or maybe even a 5 channel? If so I would be greatly interested!

Some may recall the 2008 prototype "Monster" woofer that inspired features later found in several other drivers we make today. It's been shelved for some time... but a second revision of the prototype has been started on and we'll have some testing coming up. * Compounded smooth machining on the top plate with the NS v.2 style cross drilling. I am testing more with a top shorting ring on this design -- that is not necessarily something that will see production. * Again you see numerous smooth transitions on the back plate so we don't have excess steel where it's not needed (weight concerns). Also makes it look very interesting and unique. The goal is to replicate what I…

We are considering offering a trade-in program at Sundown Audio - similar to what HAT is doing but with amplifiers. Who would be interested in that? For example... You currently have, say, a HiFonics BX1206D but want an SAZ-1500D. The SAZ-1500D retails for $799 MSRP and SSA sells it for $570. We would give you credit of $125 for your amp (75% of e-bay price) and you would pay $445 for the SAZ-1500D. The amount of credit would, of course, depend on the condition of your trade and current pricing for that model in the new or used market (depending on how old it is). Any thoughts ?

The market seems to be apprehensive about adopting a small and efficient SQ speaker, seems that most consumers are interested in putting huge power into woofers these days So... the SD-1 model is being closed out and discontinued due to sluggish sales. They will still carry full warranty as I will hold onto some of them for warranty replacements: http://www.sundownaudio.com/ppsd10.html -- 10" Model Information http://www.sundownaudio.com/ppsd12.html -- 12" Model Information These subs actually perform very well but have really been slow sellers... see some first hand reviews here: http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/forum/i...?showtopic=9883 http://www.soundsolutionsaudio…

The revised E8 is on pre-order now! This is the last chance to get these direct at the discounted rate: One Woofer - $65 shipped in the continental USA Two Woofers - $125 shipped in the continental USA ($62.50 each) Four Woofers - $240 shipped in the continental USA ($60.00 each) Any quantity over four received the four woofer price. Payments to be made via Paypal to [email protected] The new version has the following changes: 1) Taller profile foam surround 2) Tied down tinsel leads, no possibility for slap 3) Stronger epoxy holding down spiders to basket Pictures at the bottom of the post. We upgraded anything that wasn't perfect on the first run ----- T/S Spec…

Well, I hurried home from school today due to UPS predicting there was going to be an 18 pound package on my doorstep addressed to me, and there was! I present to you the Sundown Audio SAX-100.4: And the beautiful Crossovers: The Input/output: Everyone loves amp guts!