Nightshades No More !

[sundownz 197]

The current model Nightshade is officially discontinued. We used the last brand new motor in stock today.

This is how the Sundown Audio line will look soon :

Z series v.2 = 1500-watt RMS model

* ETA is 6-8 weeks

Nightshade v.2 = 2000-watt RMS model

* ETA is mid 2010 (maybe sooner)

Both of these new drivers will feature several new technological advancements compared to the Nightshade v.1 to improve power handling and output per watt (efficiency).

We will also be offering a spider option with double up tinsel leads for folks that like to run amps at 1/2 ohm daily.

I won't release a whole bunch of details just yet. I will let the testing speak for itself when they are available.

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Here is just a little bit of data from testing the initial Z 15" v.2 prototype motor (which lacks several improvements of the production model):

148.4 -- 1250 watts

150.1 -- 2020 watts

150.8 -- 2530 watts

152.5 -- 3980 watts

153.1 -- 5350 watts

153.2 -- 5570 watts

This prototype has a gap that is a full 1.6mm wider than production... this means this motor is "weaker" than what production will be.

I was calling this the "NS-X" For a little while... we went with a lighter coil to "take it down" to our 1500-watt driver. Make no mistake, though, it will take power well

[Mac N Cheese 90]

ooo those are cute..

[Kanaworm$ 292]

Looking forward to the testing results!

[sundownz 197]

I am shooting for ~1 dB gain vs. the SPL results I tested at equal power with the Z v.2 -- I think that with my final improvements it is possible.

[sundownz 197]

On the SPL testing... that was in my Jeep, no wall, sealed on the dash, at 53 hz. I forgot to mention that.

[zerosktr111 1]

Is there going to be a preorder on either the nightshades or z 15's?

[eggyhustles 33]

i see that the lineup only includes the nightshade and z

what about the sa12 and x8?

[jcarter1885 995]

i see that the lineup only includes the nightshade and z

what about the sa12 and x8?

The sa-12's are still available as they are adding the sa-10 and sa-15 soon.

[eggyhustles 33]

i see that the lineup only includes the nightshade and z

what about the sa12 and x8?

The sa-12's are still available as they are adding the sa-10 and sa-15 soon.

[Gary F. 3]

Oh No!!!

[sundownz 197]

Oh No!!!

We still have some for you Gary.

[culzero 0]

that sounds awesome. But I won't change woofers till I see the beast come out in a 12"

[sundownz 197]

I built one up (prototype motor still) for a show tomorrow... D1 with just two of the new spiders + double leads.

Burped two 3500s @ 1/4 each on it resulting in 154.2 dB -- with my voltage drop / impedance rise that is probably around 7kw... I may get time to clamp @ the show tomorrow.

[CrazyKenKid 64]

Nightshade v.2 = 2000-watt RMS model

* ETA is mid 2010 (maybe sooner)

is that the refered to as the monster?

[acex3a 5]

wow i like

keep up the hard work!

[mattd0344 2]

Sounds like my new SPL build will be with two Z 15" v.2's! How much are we looking at Pre-Sale on these?

[kkk4 3]

but the present nightshade are no longer ordered?

or are still available?

[hrtbrk1 2]

wow...i kinda own a weaker zv2

[hrtbrk1 2]

wait so the Zv2 will be better than the NS v1?

[2000LaDe 1]

cant wait to get my "few"

[mikey5472 16]

Will the Z15 v.2 be able to handle around 3k daily? I think I just found my new sub if I don't then I will be going with the Nightshade v.1.

Edited October 17, 2009 by mdizzle5472

[porkchop 304]

mdizzle is shopping again....

[mikey5472 16]

mdizzle is shopping again....

Lol

[sostl 1]

well recones still be available for the NS v.1?

[sundownz 197]

I was almost right on applied power

Clamped 7200 watts @ 154.3 dB at the competition yesterday.