newls1 Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 as some of you all may have seen, im starting back my audio project in my tahoe. I have to make an amp decision, and I kinda have to do it quickly as this offer may not be around for much longer. It will be powering 4 hdc3's 18's and looking for a few anwsers here!!! I might have the chance to get 1 DC Audio 5k amp for a good price, or for the same price I can get 2 Sundown 2500's and strap them @ 1/2 ohm each (Im sure they can do it!!!) when all for are connected I will have a 1ohm load, but after rise, Im sure strapping each amp @ 1/2 ohm will be perfect cause the rise will obviously cause the load to go up a little. WHAT DO I DO!!!!! Wait to see if the DC 5k will be sold to me, or go now and buy the 2 sundowns (With warrentte) and call it done???? Thanks Quote I love my staffie So anti FACEBOOK it isn't even funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will77530 Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Dc is the brand i use everyday and my favorite brand but if i had to make the decision as stated above i would go with the sundown. you get warranties and it will be easier to sell later on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kam311 Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 the 2 sundowns will be more power, as they are already a little underrated plus you will be running them lower than 1 ohm. thats what i would go with Quote so far... HU- pioneer DEH-P59001B Amp- crescendo BC2000D Wire- 1/0 awg welding lead Electric- Big 3 ^same wire Subs- 2 Obsidian Audio 12 d4's Box 4ft^3 ported at 33hz. designed by Ram-Designs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagblazer01 Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 I would go with the Sundowns just because of the warranty and also multiple amps will help control box rise more then a single amp setup Quote Team Sundown Audio / Team XS Power / Team SHOK SMD Super Buyer/Sellerwww.sundownaudio.com www.shokindustries.com www.4xspower.com www.excessiveamperage.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyfromthe407 Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 I would go with the Sundowns just because of the warranty and also multiple amps will help control box rise more then a single amp setup x2 sundown Quote Current 4 10"s System! 1/0 Power Wire All Around + Big 3 - $140 Rockford Fosgate T2500-1BD - MSRP $1800 (4) Memphis M3 10" Subwoofers 1600watts $300ea. = $1200 XS D6500 $245.65 PIONEER AVH-P5200DVD 7" Head Unit = $430 Soundstream SC-6T Component 6.5" FRONT $60 Pioneer TS-A1673R 6.5" REAR $85 A Bangin system! = PRICELESS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnderLoK Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 (edited) as some of you all may have seen, im starting back my audio project in my tahoe. I have to make an amp decision, and I kinda have to do it quickly as this offer may not be around for much longer. It will be powering 4 hdc3's 18's and looking for a few anwsers here!!! I might have the chance to get 1 DC Audio 5k amp for a good price, or for the same price I can get 2 Sundown 2500's and strap them @ 1/2 ohm each (Im sure they can do it!!!) when all for are connected I will have a 1ohm load, but after rise, Im sure strapping each amp @ 1/2 ohm will be perfect cause the rise will obviously cause the load to go up a little. WHAT DO I DO!!!!! Wait to see if the DC 5k will be sold to me, or go now and buy the 2 sundowns (With warrentte) and call it done???? Thanks The 5ks are beasts. I've seen some killer numbers after rise so either way you go I'm sure you will happy. If it were me I would go with the 5k that way it's a simple upgrade path should you decide to. Ask Derrick about them, there are some guys down in Columbus getting some ridiculous numbers out of them. Obviously you would do well with SD as well, but I just think 1 amp is easier. If you think you will go in another direction though, you know the resale on SD is plain stupid (good that is). I assume the 2500's you're talking about are from the used sale? Used w/ warranty that is? http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/forum/topic/10634-used-b-stock-refurbished-amps-and-misc/ What ohm load would the DC 5K be at? 1 before rise? Should be just fine... I'm thinking you might get more out of the 2 Sundowns though... Just because of how you will be running them... Plus you'll have a warranty, which is always good in our hobby, cuz shit happens... lol... I say do the Sundowns if you have the room... What warranty? If it broke it was obviously your fault... Edited July 21, 2011 by UnderLoK Quote If at first you do not succeed, you are doing it wrong! -ARSCheck out my walled TBSS build over here4 Fi Team 18s on 2 Cactus K9 DS18 doors on 2 MBQ 1Ks, Vifa pillars on a STL4.500 Pioneer X8500 6 XS Power D7500, 1 3400S Second Skin 2 270a Mechman Alts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skittlesRgood Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 i would vote the two sundowns. BUT the 2500's were not made by zenon, i believe, and im basing this off my zenon 1500s. i ran the saz1500's at .5ohm strapped rose to ~2.3ohm and got a 150.4. then i went to two zenon 3k's at .5 each and gained 1 db. so i think the lower impedance helped a lot. you just cant be mad if you smoke them. Quote If I answered you in a well mannered, informative way, you asked a good question or had a good attitude. If I was an asshole, you asked a stupid question or you had a fucktard attitude... or I was in a bad mood. Team BassickHU: Pioneer AVIC Z110Front: Peerless SLS 6.5", Peerless HDS 4", Rainbow tweeter - running activeAmp: JL HD600/4 and DC 4 channel (bridged to midbass)Processor: JBL MS-8Subs: 2x 12" AA MayhemsAmp: DC 3kElectrical: DC power 270xp alt. 1/0 big 4. XSpower D3400 and six D680s. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/121795-29-update-the-buick-is-getting-a-rebuild/ Top career scores: DBdrag 151.7 MECA SQ 82.25My SOTM build Yeah. im pretty sure they dont warranty retarded people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loganberry Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 as much as i wanna see the sexy ass dc 5k in that beast i think you will get more power out of the sundowns simply because your wiring them lower...either amp would do really good in that situation though so its not like your going to be unhappy with either choice Quote My F-150 Build GET ON THE BANDWAGON what if they tried messing with the amps when the subs werent louder hahah jk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newls1 Posted July 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 OK, sundowns are getting ordered right now!!! Also, The DC 5K that I wanted, the seller just txted and said there all sold... So this may have worked out good!!! Quote I love my staffie So anti FACEBOOK it isn't even funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newls1 Posted July 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 OK, let me see if were all on the same page here? Plus I need all the help I can get! The drivers are still on my order list so I need help figuring out if I need D1's or D2's?? The way I was wanting to wire them what all 4 together, and strap amps to each other, so only 2 speaker wires will be connected to amp, and since there strapped, 1 amp controls the other, so tuning wont be a hassle.....am I correct here? If all this sounds right, IM HITTING THE "BUY IT NOW" BUTTON ASAP Quote I love my staffie So anti FACEBOOK it isn't even funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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