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It's over 150 dB on the dash now with the 3 spider woofer (which is quieter) due to some changes in the setup. Need to build another 2 spider woofer as we damaged the first one (4000+ watt burps on an eight can do that). More details later on

I've also changed plans to 9x 15" woofers on a flat back wall -- 4th order band-pass. Figured this will be more efficient than parallel or even a clam-shell setup.

XS Power Batteries are here !

Welcome to Sundown Went live yesterday. The biggest upgrade is behind the scenes... the new software actually allows us to do more modifications so we don't need to bug our web guy (aka: taking forever for us to get around to it). I have already started filling in lots of missing information, pictures, and typing descriptions. Comments / big reports are welcome at this time. Some information is not there YET -- mounting data, specs, etc... that stuff is coming soon. We are absolutely slammed with woofer building so that takes a bit of a back seat. I may also get even more technical in the descriptions as well -- I am sure everyone enjoys that. Also the dealer locator is MUCH better -- go check that out for sure. The "News" page links directly to Facebook so it will no longer be stale -- it will get an update with Facebook every time.

The SA-8 v.2 is a LARGE order of magnitude superior to the original SA-8 in terms of mechanical clearance, stability, and noise. Any output gains would be 35 Hz on down -- if that is what you want the v.2 is definitely for you. If your 8s move alot the v.2 will be a better driver overall. I don't think I have the original SAs. I have the version with the "8 leg" basket. How does the v.2 compare with the "8 leg" basket version? Comparison holds to any SA-8 made prior to the v.2

But anyway... if you won't believe what a company has to say don't post in their section. The SAZ-1500D v.1 is not protect happy at all at 0.5 ohm -- perhaps you should ask yourself why that is... and the amp still has a protect circuit so it is not just bypassed. Thread closed.

The SA-8 v.2 is a LARGE order of magnitude superior to the original SA-8 in terms of mechanical clearance, stability, and noise. Any output gains would be 35 Hz on down -- if that is what you want the v.2 is definitely for you. If your 8s move alot the v.2 will be a better driver overall.

What is commonly denied online... but is a fact... is that we did some tweaking on that board, including the protect circuit, to make it suitable for what we wanted. Note also that your board has 80v filter caps and all but the 1st run of 1500Ds has 100v... few other minor things too. I will not release the information, though, as we do similar tweaks to all of our Class-D amps.

No problem. Our guys in Russia have done a large amount of testing on them -- you can feel free to ask Skillz about them as he is our Russian distributor and very knowledgeable on the amps.

We rate it 6500 RMS per my above post I simply compared length to a 5k amp -- as it's only about 2" longer than most amps rated for 5k -- making it about 3-4" shorter than most amps in it's actual clamped power class.

Jacob can you email us the info, i'll get this up on the shop Thank you. I'll have it up on the dealer cart next week.

It is actually quite short for the power... around 2" bigger than most 5k amps. We rate it 6500 RMS... it has clamped out close to this at ~10 volts. Check out the clamps posted by "Skillz" The length is 29" long x 12 1/8" wide.

The 2nd run pre-order has started... the official thread will be up next week but we've already sold about 1/3rd of then run before even making the thread... so they'll go fast. USA pre-sale is $1500 for end customers; e-mail me for ordering -- dealers / Team members can email me as well. For those than can't make the 2nd run there shouldn't be as big of a gap from 2nd to 3rd run as there is from 1st to 2nd. ETA is May-June on them... as always with pre-orders it is subject to unforeseen delays.

As is typical with our pre-sales... it runs until shortly before they arrive or until they are sold out.

It's slightly over the standard cut-out by around 1/8" or so.

Big thanks to SHOK for our wiring ! Great look product here ! Brandon and I have been talking about the construction on and off waiting for some free time to get started. Getting the wire in is a good first step

New 2012 Model Amps will start to roll out in May this year. We will be out of stock of almost all amplifiers until that time. We apologize for the period of no stock on the amplifiers but this is necessary to further increase the quality and performance of our products. We expected amplifier stock to hold out until May but record sales have made that impossible so we do appreciate all of our dealers and customers and their continued support. Stay tuned for information coming soon on the new 2012 models! Specifics : * SAX-125.2 still in stock * Final shipment of 2500s / 3500s due in about 30 days * Stocking dealers like WoofersEtc.com will still have some amps for a while if you need one!

We've been SO busy that I still don't have my SPL 8s in here... but today I made some time... took the 16v stuff out, put a big 12v in back, and dropped an NS-1 in there. No testing today... just a picture of the NS-1 : Once the v.2 subs arrives I will drop in four of the "SPL" versions with CCAW coils and then later I will also build four customized with an extra spider to compare as well to see what does best for this car. So... stay tuned for that. I will get some NS-1 testing on the stock subs sometime soon, though.

Some info will appear shortly in the next week or two on the first two models that will be made for the new 2012 series!

Shouldn't be full. You can also contact Debbie : [email protected]

Alright, I think I know what I want to do.... Although I tend to change my mind many time about things like this. haha. One E-15 D4 @ 2 Ohms on 500w in 4 ft^3 @ 30Hz with one 6" aero (17" long) which is 7.1 in^2 port area per cube. That should do very nicely.

Team Sundown decals are for our SPL team -- regular Sundown Audio decals can be purchased by anyone.

You can absolutely tune to 28-30 Hz, no problem ! Honestly 12.5 per cubic foot is too much for these daily. As they are a smaller motor driver they won't pressurize the port like a bigger motor driver... you would be more on par with 4-8 in^2 per cube. Which is anywhere from a single 4" aero-port to a single 6" aero-port. The smaller port will have a broader bandwidth as well. Thanks for the reply! And sounds good. It'll be some time before I get it. Every paycheck I get is gone soon as I get it haha. Saving for a car. But, I already have the amp... Its a Fosgate R500.1. Sorry I'm rambling, lol, I'm just excited, it will def be an upgrade over my sealed Rockford P2 12". I wanna do a slot port (just personal preference), I should still follow the 4-8 in^2 right? I was thinking a port 14.5" tall x 2" wide x 23" long, its just a hair over @ 8.25 in^2 and a 28Hz tune. Does this sound about right to you? Yes, still go with the suggested range -- 28-29 in^2 is MORE than enough port for the E-15.

You can absolutely tune to 28-30 Hz, no problem ! Honestly 12.5 per cubic foot is too much for these daily. As they are a smaller motor driver they won't pressurize the port like a bigger motor driver... you would be more on par with 4-8 in^2 per cube. Which is anywhere from a single 4" aero-port to a single 6" aero-port. The smaller port will have a broader bandwidth as well.

First two getting installed today @ the shop :