SAZ-3000D @ .5Ω load daily

[c0smo kram3r 0]

Well, I asked around over on CA, & EVERYONE told me that these beasts could handle it. (w/ proper electrical, of course)

Planned elec. as of now: (2) D3100s in back, 240A alt, stock bat. up front, "Big 3", 1/0 all the way around.

So what is your opinions on this? Can it handle it? Also, I read that the new SAZ-1500Ds don't carry .5Ω warranty coverage. What about the 3000Ds? And if the amp some how does fail do to this, what would it cost to get it repaired/replacement? (estimate)

BTW, these will be powering (2) HDC315 alum. models.

[P-Dizzle 1]

Void Warranty but yes it can handle it.

[bassahaulic 155]

It should do just fine..... we are running 2 SAZ-1500's at .5 daily.... they don't even get warm....

You shouldn't have to worry about repairing it, if your electrical is right.

BTW, that is going to beat the brains out of those AQ's!!

P.S. SAZ's continue to make power down to .33ohm. Just thought I would throw that out there.

[rumproast789 0]

You finally joined!!

Your system is going to bang, good choice on the Sundown amp

[bobonit 5]

Sundown Warranty

In the stipulations, it says:

1) If your amplifier has a blown power supply or damage from excessive vibration there will be a charge for a warranty replacement within the 2-year policy:

* SAZ-1500D and smaller amplifiers (or any future model under 2000 watts) - $30 in the continental USA (AK and HI add $15)

* SAZ-2000D and SAZ-3000D (or any future model 2000 - 3000 watts) - $50 in the continental USA (AK and HI add $20)

Basically, if you blow the powersupply due to .5ohm usage, its gonna cost you 50 bucks to get it fixed.

Keep your electrical up and you'll be ok. You won't blow the PS unless your voltage gets too low.

[c0smo kram3r 0]

Sundown Warranty

In the stipulations, it says:

1) If your amplifier has a blown power supply or damage from excessive vibration there will be a charge for a warranty replacement within the 2-year policy:

* SAZ-1500D and smaller amplifiers (or any future model under 2000 watts) - $30 in the continental USA (AK and HI add $15)

* SAZ-2000D and SAZ-3000D (or any future model 2000 - 3000 watts) - $50 in the continental USA (AK and HI add $20)

Basically, if you blow the powersupply due to .5ohm usage, its gonna cost you 50 bucks to get it fixed.

Keep your electrical up and you'll be ok. You won't blow the PS unless your voltage gets too low.

Thanks man, I thought I saw that somewhere. But what exactly does "powersupply" refer to? Does it mean the amp in general or a component within the amp?

[Derrick824 4]

The power supply is a specific section of the amp. When your voltage gets too low it causes the power supply to work harder to produce power and typically the mosfets fry. Keep your voltage up and you'll be good to go.

[c0smo kram3r 0]

The power supply is a specific section of the amp. When your voltage gets too low it causes the power supply to work harder to produce power and typically the mosfets fry. Keep your voltage up and you'll be good to go.

o i c. Thanks for the detailed answer. So what should I keep my voltage above?

Edited January 25, 2009 by kram3r

[Duran 387]

The power supply is a specific section of the amp. When your voltage gets too low it causes the power supply to work harder to produce power and typically the mosfets fry. Keep your voltage up and you'll be good to go.

o i c. Thanks for the detailed answer. So what should I keep my voltage above?

[sundownz 197]

You should be trying to stay over 12.0 volts.

[pimpedout97x 4]

im running mine at .5 daily, on stock 120a alt, one everstart batt (for the whole car, i only have a single battery total) and at full tilt while driving it never really goes below 12v. even at idle itll only go below 12 on certain notes. great amp, i love mine

[c0smo kram3r 0]

You should be trying to stay over 12.0 volts.

Ok, I think I can do that w/ my planned electrical. Now, what is the verdict on the warranty? I looked back at the pinned topics & in every one I saw, it just mentioned the 1500D. In one topic, near the bottom, it said that you would continue the warranty at .5Ω to any sub. But in the top, it said you wouldn't? So what's the verdict?

Edited January 25, 2009 by kram3r

[sundownz 197]

You should be trying to stay over 12.0 volts.

Ok, I think I can do that w/ my planned electrical. Now, what is the verdict on the warranty? I looked back at the pinned topics & in every one I saw, it just mentioned the 1500D. In one topic, near the bottom, it said that you would continue the warranty at .5Ω to any sub. But in the top, it said you wouldn't? So what's the verdict?

The verdict on warranty has been posted :

http://www.sundownaudio.com/warranty.html

I'm not sure what post you are referring to.

[bassahaulic 155]

I don't see it O_O

But it doesn't matter, your amp will be fine. I was running a Memphis 16PRD-1000.1 at .5 ohm daily. with drops to 11 and nothing bad ever happened.

[c0smo kram3r 0]

You should be trying to stay over 12.0 volts.

Ok, I think I can do that w/ my planned electrical. Now, what is the verdict on the warranty? I looked back at the pinned topics & in every one I saw, it just mentioned the 1500D. In one topic, near the bottom, it said that you would continue the warranty at .5Ω to any sub. But in the top, it said you wouldn't? So what's the verdict?

The verdict on warranty has been posted :

http://www.sundownaudio.com/warranty.html

I'm not sure what post you are referring to.

This thread to be exact: http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/forum/i...?showtopic=7151

I don't see it O_O

But it doesn't matter, your amp will be fine. I was running a Memphis 16PRD-1000.1 at .5 ohm daily. with drops to 11 and nothing bad ever happened.

Ok. Can't wait 'till I order one. Hopefully while they are still on sale.

[sundownz 197]

Note the date on that thread - old information.

Warranty policy was updated again in October of 2008 to include the above information on the link. The information in the link is the current policy.

[rumbleBee2 0]

honestly from what i have read, buit, not from experience you should be fine. as said above electrical must be good.

[jonbearsmt 919]

no one asked the big question of

WHY?

is this dialy or for burps?

[Parker 2]

just taking a stab I'm going to have to say daily

Edited January 25, 2009 by 1qwikstang

[c0smo kram3r 0]

no one asked the big question of

WHY?

is this dialy or for burps?

Daily (it's in title lol)

And why? Well the HDC3 alum. models can handle 3000wRMS. So I would like to put ~3000wRMS to each rather than 1500wRMS.

[jonbearsmt 919]

no one asked the big question of

WHY?

is this dialy or for burps?

Daily (it's in title lol)

And why? Well the HDC3 alum. models can handle 3000wRMS. So I would like to put ~3000wRMS to each rather than 1500wRMS.

why not 2 of them straped at 2 ohms.??? its over 6k. and you keep your warrenty.. and you have a better shot at match gain.

[c0smo kram3r 0]

no one asked the big question of

WHY?

is this dialy or for burps?

Daily (it's in title lol)

And why? Well the HDC3 alum. models can handle 3000wRMS. So I would like to put ~3000wRMS to each rather than 1500wRMS.

why not 2 of them straped at 2 ohms.??? its over 6k. and you keep your warrenty.. and you have a better shot at match gain.

Well, I guess b/c of money.

I'm working VERY hard to keep my budget ~ $2600

This will be my first system (turn 16 in a month) & I have right now $1800 or my money. People owe me about $600 & of course some B-Day money.

Edited January 25, 2009 by kram3r

[Duran 387]

no one asked the big question of

WHY?

is this dialy or for burps?

Daily (it's in title lol)

And why? Well the HDC3 alum. models can handle 3000wRMS. So I would like to put ~3000wRMS to each rather than 1500wRMS.

why not 2 of them straped at 2 ohms.??? its over 6k. and you keep your warrenty.. and you have a better shot at match gain.

Well, I guess b/c of money.

what are you talking about?

[jonbearsmt 919]

your losing me...

your telling me you want 3k to each sub....

running 1 saz 3k wont give you 6k..

and you can get 2 saz 3000d's for 2600 bucks.

[c0smo kram3r 0]

your losing me...

your telling me you want 3k to each sub....

running 1 saz 3k wont give you 6k..

and you can get 2 saz 3000d's for 2600 bucks.

So your telling me, running one 3000D @ .5Ω won't give me 2500-3000wRMS to each?

And by budget of 2600, I mean for Subs, amps, box, batteries, alt included.

Edited January 25, 2009 by kram3r