mmfr1 Posted February 13, 2013 Report Posted February 13, 2013 Hey guys i need some input. I am currently running a hifonics hfI 1500D amp and i was looking to buy a sundown saz1500d. My question is would i notice a difference with the sundown or should i step up to the saz 2500d? Im running 2 sa 12s ported with the hifonics amp and clarion mcd360 x-over
Big-A Posted February 13, 2013 Report Posted February 13, 2013 I think you would notice a big difference. Point being that the Hifonics dosent put out 1500 and the Sundown does, aside from the sound quality. 2004 Dodge Ram Head unit- Alpine iDA-x305s Sound processor- Clarion eqs746 Mids/Highs amp- Alpine MRV-F345 Sub Amp- Alpine MRD-M1005 Dash Speakers- (3) Dayton Audio rs75 Front Door- Skar SPX65c Rear fill- Skar SPX tweters and Dayton ND140 midbass Sub- Fi Audio SSD 15 high QTS SHCA power/ground cables and Stinger interconnect XS power D6500 under the hood and D680 in the amp rack Big 3+ with SHCA http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/161174-dodge-ram-quad-cab-fi-ssd15-skar-audio-alpine-shca/?p=2326251
mmfr1 Posted February 13, 2013 Author Report Posted February 13, 2013 I thought the hi jonics was supposed to push 1500 but im not sure it does and i have to keep it low or it distorts pretty bad. Im hoping the sundown would help with that too
Ambassador of Bass Posted February 13, 2013 Report Posted February 13, 2013 The saz1500d clamps out alittle over 2k [clean] in most cases so you will get alittle more power out of it versus the hifonics. Those sa 12's will eat 1k each in the right enclosure on clean power. Would i upgrade amps personally? Ehhhhhh if i already had them in a nice box and i had extra cash...sure. It won't be a huge difference but should be somewhat noticable. The box has a much larger effect on how it sounds on your ears. Just be sure you have clean power going to those subs (gain adjusted well, clean rca signal in, good voltage and amperage at amp, etc.) So in summary...probably not worth doing unless you get a killer deal on a saz....better built amps too. Look for other amp brands too like Crossfire, AQ, DC, Crescendo, etc. Audi A6 Quattro Wangin' Wagon Pioneer Premier DEH-P5901B Headunit w/ IPOD control American Bass SQ5.25 in the Doors Compression Drivers and Horns under Dash 2 American Bass SQ475's for Mids/Highs4 American Bass HD 15's American Bass 500.1 17cuft 3/4" Double Baffle Birch Enclosure 240sqin port @38hz1/0 AWG Stinger big 3 under hood4 Runs of 1/0 AWG Stinger Power and Grounds Stinger Fuseblocks(3) XS Power D3100 Powercells120 amp AlternatorBlue Streetglow Underglow and Interior with Music InterfaceEscort Passport 8500 X50 HardwiredScanGuage II with voltage Readout
Noel989 Posted February 13, 2013 Report Posted February 13, 2013 How did you set your gains and filters on the amp? The sundown will not help with the distortion if you set up the same as the hifonics Build Log - http://www.stevemead...-cruiser-el-pt/
mmfr1 Posted February 13, 2013 Author Report Posted February 13, 2013 The saz1500d clamps out alittle over 2k [clean] in most cases so you will get alittle more power out of it versus the hifonics. Those sa 12's will eat 1k each in the right enclosure on clean power. Would i upgrade amps personally? Ehhhhhh if i already had them in a nice box and i had extra cash...sure. It won't be a huge difference but should be somewhat noticable. The box has a much larger effect on how it sounds on your ears. Just be sure you have clean power going to those subs (gain adjusted well, clean rca signal in, good voltage and amperage at amp, etc.) So in summary...probably not worth doing unless you get a killer deal on a saz....better built amps too. Look for other amp brands too like Crossfire, AQ, DC, Crescendo, etc. i can get a saz 1500 used like new for 400 or a saz 2500 for 675 new. decent deals
mmfr1 Posted February 13, 2013 Author Report Posted February 13, 2013 How did you set your gains and filters on the amp? The sundown will not help with the distortion if you set up the same as the hifonics i had the stereo place set it so im not sure exactly cause its been so long since ive had a system that im not sure about setting it. i know everything is turned way down on the amp and the crossover doesnt seem to make a difference no matter where i set it. its confusing. not even sure if i should use the crossover
Ambassador of Bass Posted February 13, 2013 Report Posted February 13, 2013 ehhh for 400 maybe...i see them on CACO for 300 shipped...now as far as distortion i suspect a) gains not set-up right or not enough voltage and amperage to the amp or c) cheap RCA's...no really lol gotta fix this before you get the SAZ or whatever because it will not go away by itself Audi A6 Quattro Wangin' Wagon Pioneer Premier DEH-P5901B Headunit w/ IPOD control American Bass SQ5.25 in the Doors Compression Drivers and Horns under Dash 2 American Bass SQ475's for Mids/Highs4 American Bass HD 15's American Bass 500.1 17cuft 3/4" Double Baffle Birch Enclosure 240sqin port @38hz1/0 AWG Stinger big 3 under hood4 Runs of 1/0 AWG Stinger Power and Grounds Stinger Fuseblocks(3) XS Power D3100 Powercells120 amp AlternatorBlue Streetglow Underglow and Interior with Music InterfaceEscort Passport 8500 X50 HardwiredScanGuage II with voltage Readout
mmfr1 Posted February 13, 2013 Author Report Posted February 13, 2013 ehhh for 400 maybe...i see them on CACO for 300 shipped...now as far as distortion i suspect a) gains not set-up right or not enough voltage and amperage to the amp or c) cheap RCA's...no really lol gotta fix this before you get the SAZ or whatever because it will not go away by itself im holding 13 amps steady at idle. i gotta figure out how to set it so i can turn it up without distortion. it slams now but i know it can be louder. i was thinking it was the amp but guess its just the settings.
Noel989 Posted February 13, 2013 Report Posted February 13, 2013 ^^^ I agree difinantly fix the problem you might not even have to spent that much I got my dc 3.5k new for less than the 2500 Their having a presale on them right now if you plan on upgrading Build Log - http://www.stevemead...-cruiser-el-pt/
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