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Yep.

The go boom... like so.

We should be ready to start building and shipping next week.

The best part is the 1 ohm testing -- it really blows the SAZ-1000D out of the water there. I can't find my sheet with the exact figures on this exact test bench setup but it's is around 50% more powerful with a rise to 2 ohms than the SAZ-1000D was. The difference is closer to the expected 20% when dropped down lower but we concentrated on making more usable power at a real load for the daily customer and it delivers.

Amps are here - starting to ship them. Should be done w/ pre-ordered amps by Friday as expected.

Will post when truck arrives - should be today according to all information I have as of now.

Pre-ordering NOW OPEN... pre-order runs until July 4th or while supplies last. ETA is the end of July -- as always this is subject to delays and is not set in stone! Before opening ordering 20% of this run is already accounted for in large Team builds... so get them early if you want them from the first run. COST : $525 shipped in the continental USA - Regular MAP Pricing is $775 * Contact me for AK and HI orders * USA ONLY SALE TO ORDER PAYPAL ME AT [email protected] with Subject "SAZ-2500D Pre-Order" or talk to your favorite online or local Sundown Audio dealer. ---------- This amp is a beast... it has the output section of the SAZ-3000D and a strong power supply to back it up using new, more powerful, power supply MOSFET parts. All of this in a package only 1" longer than the SAZ-2000D. ---------- Ratings : 2500 @ 1 ohm 1200 @ 2 ohms 600 @ 4 ohms ---------- Testing : Wired @ 1 ohm in Derrick's Explorer : 1690 Watts 21.4 Amps 78.97 Volts 3.69 ohms Actual Wired @ 0.25 in Derrick's Explorer: 3360 Watts 63 Amps 53 Volts 0.85 ohm actual Around 14v actual voltage 16v testing not done yet... will have that when I get new batteries for my Jeep. ---------- * Sitting Next to SAZ-2000D Model (2500D to the right) * Another angle - you can see the 2500D is only about 1" bigger (2500D on top)

Alex was going to be up here last night but ended up not being able to make it but he did take a picture of the meter : He said he'll work on getting a video too - and maybe we can figure out another time for him to come up to the shop to take some videos at Sundown HQ

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 pre-order is over the price will be as follows : 1x SA-8 = $119 2x SA-8 = $109 each 4x or more SA-8 = $99 each Shipped in continental 48 states cost. All shipping is handled by FedEx or UPS ground -- shipping to HI or AK add $40 each woofer. Pre-sale in USA only. SPECIFICATIONS OF D2 Coil (D4 will be similar) : RE: 3.28 ohms (series) FS: 41.6 Hz Qes: 0.513 Qms: 6.606 Qts: 0.476 Le: 2.778 mH Vas: 3.285 L BL: 17.138 N/A Cms: 83.341 um/N Mms: 175.654 g Sens: 78.476 dB @ 1w/1m POWER: 400 RMS 5.25" depth 8.25" overall basket OD (no gasket) 7.375" cut-out diameter (without gasket) 7.25" cut-out diameter (with gasket) 6.25" magnet diameter We suggest 0.6 - 1 cube ported tuned to 30-40 hz based on your goals and preferences. Sealed can be utilized but is not optimal for these drivers. ----- VIDEO of excursion: SAZ-1500D @ 1 ohm connected to woofer for testing.

Pre-ordering NOW OPEN... pre-order runs until July 4th or while supplies last. ETA is the end of July -- as always this is subject to delays and is not set in stone! COST : $315 shipped in the continental USA - Regular MAP Pricing is $375 * Contact me for AK and HI orders * USA ONLY SALE IF YOU ORDER BY the end of May it will only be $300 each shipped in the continental 48 states! TO ORDER PAYPAL ME AT [email protected] with Subject "SAX-1200D Pre-Order" or talk to your favorite online or local Sundown Audio dealer. ----- This is an all new board tooling developed just for Sundown Audio. RATINGS: 1200 x 1 @ 1 ohm 720 x 1 @ 2 ohms 360 x 1 @ 4 ohms ** -- Clamp testing coming soon... will post in this thread. These amps CAN be strapped. They are NOT 16v stable like the SAZ line and long term 0.5 ohm testing has not been completed. They have 4 awg power input terminals and 3x 40-Amp fuses. Effective real world power is expected to be significantly higher than the SAZ-1000D! Dimensions : 252(W) x 58(H) x 310(L)mm (9.92" x 2.28" x 12.2") ----- * SAZ-1000D on left / SAX-1200D on right -- dual transformers and output inductors + new more powerful MOSFETs... all N channel outputs vs. N-P in the 1000D. * Side by side with 1000D for size reference. * Close up shot.

No, they will not -- 18.5 is where the circuit is set and tolerance can vary 0.3 volts either way. 1500s, 2000s, 2500s, and 3500s will handle a higher voltage.

$775 is the regular price.

Pre-ordering closed. Depending on how fast the truck is I will have these somewhere between this Friday and next Wednesday.

Pre-ordering closed. Depending on how fast the truck is I will have these somewhere between this Friday and next Wednesday.

Yah, Mark got in touch with me and the subs were re-directed.

0.25 tuned to 60 or so... would net a huge amount of output in the lower midbass 50-100 Hz. Would actually have to purposely EQ them down for a flat response - but most folks like huge midbass output especially when pairing to big woofers.

Knowing Nick and the IA crew I doubt they lost any motor force with the new design. There are ways to make up for any cutting that was done, and I'm sure they took all that into account.

For mid-bass duty you would be fined sealed or IB on them. If you did port them for midbass tuned high it would be sick.

Should do quite well.

As long as you don't expect output above 200-250 Hz they would work okay as midbass. I think my distributor told me someone is doing it in Russia and they love it.

I wonder if Steve @ Fi / AA knows Mike @ Sundown Audio... I heard that Mike owns Sundown (no really, I heard that).

Working on it guys... have done 100+ emails today so far. Should be caught up again in a few more days. Thanks for the patience.

Oh yah... drop-ins are $30 + SH... so they are quite affordable. Highly suggest CA glue under the spider and then a bead of epoxy around it like so : Tutorial: How to strengthen spider landing glue on SA-8 - SSA Car Audio Forum These little things do have a high motor force and lots of throw so the spider landing glue takes a beating.

Built a pair of drop-ins for a customer so I took a few shots. Yes... we stock parts even for our 2" coil drivers - I can't stand to see sub motors get thrown away (hang on E8 v.1 guys... working on updated parts for those). * Top triple joint action - we assemble these ourselves so it's all done with heavy duty CA glue like the Z v.2 and Nightshades. * Side view. Surround is a little bowed from sitting in it's shipping box, the cone is straight no problem * Rear triple joint support ring in place like the bigger SA woofers. * Your SA-8 make a ticking sound at high excursion? Guess what ? It moved about 28mm rearward and your triple joint ring hit the top plate. Needless to say the spider allows alot of travel and it's backed by a really strong motor... so be careful!

They are. He asked about re-cones.