HunterJohnson Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 the sundown amps are some of the more efficient amp's you pay what you get for saz 1500~$550 skar 1500~$450 I just cant justify 100 bucks more Quote Scion tC SQ BuildiPad mini, lots of fabrication, daily drivenFord Explorer C Pillar Wall Build Just a cheap car to destroy with bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) Wouldnt any amp thats underated seem more efficient? no. efficiency is measured by how much power is sucked from the electrical system, and comparing it to how much power is outputted from the amp. edit: so a 100w amp thats 80% efficient would hypothetically draw 125w in order to output 100w. Edited May 23, 2012 by Kranny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrd6 Posted May 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 precisely what Kranny said. So sundown rates at 86% efficiency at 4 ohms but at 100Hz, skar is 85% at 4 ohms no frequency given. DD rates 87% with no load range or frequency so they are all around the same it would seem. Does anyone know of some tests anywhere comparing these numbers? The closest thing i can think of is Fecupe's 1500 watt challenge thread. There the DDs seem pretty beastly creating more power for voltage drop than the other but no sundown or skar were measured in that test. Quote My Build Log: http://www.stevemead...-sundown-power/ Team NorthWestSPL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterJohnson Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 honestly bro i'd just get what you like and upgrade your electrical if it doesnt put out what you want. Quote Scion tC SQ BuildiPad mini, lots of fabrication, daily drivenFord Explorer C Pillar Wall Build Just a cheap car to destroy with bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrd6 Posted May 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) honestly bro i'd just get what you like and upgrade your electrical if it doesnt put out what you want. lol thats the easy way out bro! I'm tryin to learn somethign new haha. But yeah i assumed it would come down to that. She wants to compete in idbl rookie trunk class for the time being which is limited to stock alt and one battery in stock location so electrical is what it is at this point, efficiency is the name of the game. Now to find a DD dealer and compare some prices i guess... Edited May 23, 2012 by mrd6 Quote My Build Log: http://www.stevemead...-sundown-power/ Team NorthWestSPL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterJohnson Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 honestly bro i'd just get what you like and upgrade your electrical if it doesnt put out what you want. lol thats the easy way out bro! I'm tryin to learn somethign new haha. But yeah i assumed it would come down to that. She wants to compete in idbl rookie trunk class for the time being which is limited to stock alt and one battery in stock location so electrical is what it is at this point, efficiency is the name of the game. Now to find a DD dealer and compare some prices i guess... gothcha its for competition. Do you HW then man! and go to events and see what the winners are running. I saw alot of american bass stuff and DD in the db drags and DC Quote Scion tC SQ BuildiPad mini, lots of fabrication, daily drivenFord Explorer C Pillar Wall Build Just a cheap car to destroy with bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tebo Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 doesnt dd rate their amps at lower than 14.4v? Im not sure on the exact number but i thought they rated at 12.5v?? Quote 04 dodge dakota ext cab 4x4 excessive amperage 300 amp alt with MONSTER stud =)sundown z v3 15 in a 4th order on aq2200sundown 100.4 2 way active...2 Prv audio 6mb200 & 2 re XXX tweetersdeka intimidatorkenwood x396big 3 1/0 knu wire back to deka intimidator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrd6 Posted May 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 honestly bro i'd just get what you like and upgrade your electrical if it doesnt put out what you want. lol thats the easy way out bro! I'm tryin to learn somethign new haha. But yeah i assumed it would come down to that. She wants to compete in idbl rookie trunk class for the time being which is limited to stock alt and one battery in stock location so electrical is what it is at this point, efficiency is the name of the game. Now to find a DD dealer and compare some prices i guess... gothcha its for competition. Do you HW then man! and go to events and see what the winners are running. I saw alot of american bass stuff and DD in the db drags and DC for sure, the hunt continues! had forgotten about ab actually doesnt dd rate their amps at lower than 14.4v? Im not sure on the exact number but i thought they rated at 12.5v?? 12 flat according to the website Quote My Build Log: http://www.stevemead...-sundown-power/ Team NorthWestSPL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterJohnson Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Ab VLF series is what I saw Quote Scion tC SQ BuildiPad mini, lots of fabrication, daily drivenFord Explorer C Pillar Wall Build Just a cheap car to destroy with bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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