Ed Nine.1 vs Sundown Audio

[CBFryman2 5,000+ posts]

It isnt a horrible amp...but it isnt something that you can compare to a sundown.

"Do I want a KX2500 or do I want a Power Acoustik A3000DB."

Also, anything agianst the amp is less about it and more about who is behind it and its past.

 

[02parkave 5,000+ posts]

Want to talk about forum bonors...
ICIXsounds.com

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no doubt- it is the forum that houses ed's forum, so its kinda understandable, though.... why this forum houses so many forum boners is beyond me....

 

[QtrHorse 10+ year member]

I'll chime in here. I was going to buy a 9.1 because of the price mainly and the warranty. I'm don't need a lot of power and either amp would have covered my needs. I honestly have only heard of a couple 9.1's that needed repair but I don't frequent the audio boards that often.

With that being said, I did purchase a Sundown.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif The main reason was the price again, build quality and the owner was easy to get a hold up (got of of the b-stock amps for $400) and answered all my questions quickly. I did like the look of it but that really does not matter because it will not be seen after the install. I will be purchasing a 100.4 soon to have matching amps. I have no problem paying a little extra for something that is better/ more solid made and from a company that has great customer service. I sold/ traded my 9.2x but only because I wanted matching amps, I never had a problem w/ it.

I did purchase a few items from ED about a year ago and the whole transaction went very smoothly. They were always easy to get a hold of and very helpfull.

Now onto the business practices. Who here owns a vehicle because any car lot has really crappy service and as we all know, they are just car sales people? Who here buys from Walmart, they are the worst retailer when it comes to dealing w/ vendors? I hate that we allow other countries to import items and give them tax breaks but when we export something, we get hit w/ higher tarrifs and taxes. I still buy imported items because they are cheaper and sometimes better made.

It's all about what you like and think suits your needs. The 9.1 is a good amp for the price and the 1500D is a good amp for the price but I don't believe they are in the same league/ class. One is built more for the person who just wants some good daily power w/ no worries and the other is for the person who wants to compete or have a really good daily powered amp w/ no worries.

I believe it was already mentioned but the 9.1 will be going up to $365 w/ no more discounts February 1st.

This is just my measily little opinion but I thought I would toss it out there anyway.

 

[04silverz 10+ year member]

I believe it was already mentioned but the 9.1 will be going up to $365 w/ no more discounts February 1st.

yeah i dont think i would pay that much for a nine.1

i got mine used and a prety good price, especially since it was only a month old. but i have to still give the edge to ed for the 5 yr warranty. thats prety amazing, especialy when most "high end, mainstream" companies cant warranty their shit for more than a year, most less if you install it y ourself. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif thats just ridicuous. and then add in that thewarranty is transferable, again a plus.

that being said i have no idea what sundown's warranty is and i do give them props for building an amp that can go down to .5 ohm and stand behind it. but at double the price what i paid and knowing that i am not a basshead and have no need to go below 1 ohm, why pay twice the amount. if i had the money to spend though i would have bought the sundown probabyl, just like i'd have my rainbow germs, 4 idmaxes and pair of matching zapco amps. ran off a high end deck and another zapco amp to power the germs.

i guess i can still dream though. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[Megalomaniac 5,000+ posts]

Hows the Sq on the sundown? can it compare to a zapco reference 1100.1?

reason i ask is i could afford either. but im not sure if the zap has to use the symbilink

 

[LeX 10+ year member]

solid audio vs sundown audio. see if you can spot which amp is which

ignore the solid audio lettering lol

 

[Megalomaniac 5,000+ posts]

is that supose to answer my question //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif

 

[LeX 10+ year member]

no i'm just posting since i've had a bit much to drink

 

[CBFryman2 5,000+ posts]

I really doubt for a subwoofer you will be able to tell the difference between the any amplifer with clean power.

I will let you know for sure my thoughts on the sundown tomarrow or Friday. Saturday at the latest. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/yumyum.gif.0556df42231b304b9c995aefd13928a8.gif

 

[Megalomaniac 5,000+ posts]

I really doubt for a subwoofer you will be able to tell the difference between the any amplifer with clean power.
I will let you know for sure my thoughts on the sundown tomarrow or Friday. Saturday at the latest. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/yumyum.gif.0556df42231b304b9c995aefd13928a8.gif

Can I send you a pm CBFryman?

fuck it im sendin you one answer if you please //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif

 

[phatcat600 10+ year member]

and **** is it beautiful

I win

 

[moh.vze.com 10+ year member]

Informing thread //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[SuperTrooper 10+ year member]

Everytime I see the inards of the Sundown just makes me want one even more. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/yumyum.gif.0556df42231b304b9c995aefd13928a8.gif Very beautiful and well built looking amp. I wish I could hear how it sounds on my L7's. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

 

[CBFryman2 5,000+ posts]

Final Decision.

Sundown >>>>>> eD 9.1

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I freaking love this amp.