Hey guys
I know you see this kinda post go sideways. I’d like some genuine help here. I’m really looking at recommendation and suggestions both good and bad from 15” subs either from Rockford Fosgate and Sundown.
The sub amp I’ll be using is the Rockford Power T1500-1bdCP.
I’ll be using a sealed box. Yes I’m old school (since 1987). I was a certified installer from 80-90s. We were Rockford dealers. So I know their history. I haven’t had a system in more than 10+ years. The last Rockford woofer I had was the HX2 line. I have then since moved, but the thieving got so bad that I just gave up on a aftermarket system and settled on factory. I think I got broken into like 7 times, even got my truck stole once, I finally just said “F” it.
I’m surprised the market has changed A LOT! I remember in the early 2000s car audio almost went under!
I love Rockford, but with all this new stuff coming out daily from Korean/Chinese/Brazil equipment, I’m just not familiar with them. I know nothing about their sound, reliability, if the companies are reputable…just to much stuff to ask about them. It seem a lot of brands just get the same woofers design and slap a custom named dust cap over them. I was wondering it there’s a new sherif in town.
I would like for it to be SQL (Sound Quality but Loud).
Sorry, I was long winded there. Just wanted to give some background so excuse me here.
I’m looking at some:
Rockford Fosgate T1-15”
Or
Sundown SA-15v2
Rockford: I have heard both good and bad things about the T1 line (I know you will always have this).
I like the specs, but will it worth it or go with the P3 line. I know what sound to expect from them.
Do you think it will preform over the Sundowns?
Have you heard of reliability problems?
Other issues of any that inquiring minds need to know?
Sundown: I know nothing about them or the company. I’ve seen them become very popular and seen their price go up also. I’m just a little doubtful of them. I know they use the over seas amp designs, but I’m not saying that’s necessarily bad.
I heard they do the woofers all in house. I’m just I’m not sure there. I also saw they we the new SPL champions, but SPL is not for me anymore.
What are you guys info on Sundown?
Are they reliable?
How do you think they would Sound: clear or just junk.
When I say how’s the sound here’s what I’m asking…when I was still installing Pyrmid came out with a 1000 watt amp. Probably one of the first. That **** got popular in a hurry. It sounded thin like it has no nuts at all to their bass. A punch 75 or a Punch 60 could probably eat this for lunch. And I seen these burn up all the time. Their woofers were just junk also wouldn’t hit bass worth a crap. People just kept buying them and buying them. I just shook my head every time I had to install some of this.
This is the main reason I’m scared of Sundown being the same thing. You have to have a small nuclear power plant to run some of that stuff today. I don’t understand why. I know they measure SPL differently now, but can you really, truly hit in the 150 DBs with one set of 15s?
Hell, I’d settle for stuff made in my era if they were just new.
I see the T1s need a facelift. Looks like they haven’t had a facelift or technical upgrade in about 10 years. I remember Rockford used to come up with a new upgrade (sometimes just cosmetic) every year. I also know they just got sold again and that we should probably just hold our breath. But damn, 10 years? The new companies seem to be encouraging into Rockford’s space. Are they better?
Box: will be to spec and/or for each.
Power: will be up to spec and/or for each.
I was just wondering if someone can give me some advice, info, experience and/or reasons on one brand or the other. Unfortunately, it will be a blind buy for me. I live in a small rural area now, so I can listen to them first. No real sound comps around either.
Any help at all is appreciated.
I know you see this kinda post go sideways. I’d like some genuine help here. I’m really looking at recommendation and suggestions both good and bad from 15” subs either from Rockford Fosgate and Sundown.
The sub amp I’ll be using is the Rockford Power T1500-1bdCP.
I’ll be using a sealed box. Yes I’m old school (since 1987). I was a certified installer from 80-90s. We were Rockford dealers. So I know their history. I haven’t had a system in more than 10+ years. The last Rockford woofer I had was the HX2 line. I have then since moved, but the thieving got so bad that I just gave up on a aftermarket system and settled on factory. I think I got broken into like 7 times, even got my truck stole once, I finally just said “F” it.
I’m surprised the market has changed A LOT! I remember in the early 2000s car audio almost went under!
I love Rockford, but with all this new stuff coming out daily from Korean/Chinese/Brazil equipment, I’m just not familiar with them. I know nothing about their sound, reliability, if the companies are reputable…just to much stuff to ask about them. It seem a lot of brands just get the same woofers design and slap a custom named dust cap over them. I was wondering it there’s a new sherif in town.
I would like for it to be SQL (Sound Quality but Loud).
Sorry, I was long winded there. Just wanted to give some background so excuse me here.
I’m looking at some:
Rockford Fosgate T1-15”
Or
Sundown SA-15v2
Rockford: I have heard both good and bad things about the T1 line (I know you will always have this).
I like the specs, but will it worth it or go with the P3 line. I know what sound to expect from them.
Do you think it will preform over the Sundowns?
Have you heard of reliability problems?
Other issues of any that inquiring minds need to know?
Sundown: I know nothing about them or the company. I’ve seen them become very popular and seen their price go up also. I’m just a little doubtful of them. I know they use the over seas amp designs, but I’m not saying that’s necessarily bad.
I heard they do the woofers all in house. I’m just I’m not sure there. I also saw they we the new SPL champions, but SPL is not for me anymore.
What are you guys info on Sundown?
Are they reliable?
How do you think they would Sound: clear or just junk.
When I say how’s the sound here’s what I’m asking…when I was still installing Pyrmid came out with a 1000 watt amp. Probably one of the first. That **** got popular in a hurry. It sounded thin like it has no nuts at all to their bass. A punch 75 or a Punch 60 could probably eat this for lunch. And I seen these burn up all the time. Their woofers were just junk also wouldn’t hit bass worth a crap. People just kept buying them and buying them. I just shook my head every time I had to install some of this.
This is the main reason I’m scared of Sundown being the same thing. You have to have a small nuclear power plant to run some of that stuff today. I don’t understand why. I know they measure SPL differently now, but can you really, truly hit in the 150 DBs with one set of 15s?
Hell, I’d settle for stuff made in my era if they were just new.
I see the T1s need a facelift. Looks like they haven’t had a facelift or technical upgrade in about 10 years. I remember Rockford used to come up with a new upgrade (sometimes just cosmetic) every year. I also know they just got sold again and that we should probably just hold our breath. But damn, 10 years? The new companies seem to be encouraging into Rockford’s space. Are they better?
Box: will be to spec and/or for each.
Power: will be up to spec and/or for each.
I was just wondering if someone can give me some advice, info, experience and/or reasons on one brand or the other. Unfortunately, it will be a blind buy for me. I live in a small rural area now, so I can listen to them first. No real sound comps around either.
Any help at all is appreciated.