Question about Sundown Audio SA-8 v2 D2 500w

[dillywill1580]

I plan on buying four of these subwoofers and putting them in a truck box under the seat. I'm just curious about the amp I plan on using. I am planning on buying a mono block amp and running the subs on 1500 watts at 1ohm. Is this to much power for these subs? I'm going to be spending $1000 plus on this system all together so I just want to make sure I don't ruin it by giving the subs to much power. If any more information is needed leave a comment and I'll let you know more, thanks.

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[UGHH]

I plan on buying four of these subwoofers and putting them in a truck box under the seat. I'm just curious about the amp I plan on using. I am planning on buying a mono block amp and running the subs on 1500 watts at 1ohm. Is this to much power for these subs? I'm going to be spending $1000 plus on this system all together so I just want to make sure I don't ruin it by giving the subs to much power. If any more information is needed leave a comment and I'll let you know more, thanks.

That will be fine. If anything that's not enough power. 1500 is good for 2 of them. What amp you planning on?

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

A saz 2500 would be better

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

I plan on buying four of these subwoofers and putting them in a truck box under the seat. I'm just curious about the amp I plan on using. I am planning on buying a mono block amp and running the subs on 1500 watts at 1ohm. Is this to much power for these subs? I'm going to be spending $1000 plus on this system all together so I just want to make sure I don't ruin it by giving the subs to much power. If any more information is needed leave a comment and I'll let you know more, thanks.

Are you sure you have enough room for 4 8s ported? Calculate how much cubic feet you have first and you need extra empty room for the port to load off something properly most likely you'll do a side port if its an under the seat box. 4 8s cramped will not sound good or hit hard as 2 8s in an ideal situation.

 

[dillywill1580]

ill have enough room, ive seen this box in a truck and it sounded pretty good

 

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the thing is though I don't want to have to run 2 batteries

 

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its a hifonics 1500 class D mono I saw some pretty good reviews on it, the only thing is right now I don't want to have to run two batteries that's why I was gonna go with the 1500

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

ill have enough room, ive seen this box in a truck and it sounded pretty good 

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the thing is though I don't want to have to run 2 batteries

 

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its a hifonics 1500 class D mono I saw some pretty good reviews on it, the only thing is right now I don't want to have to run two batteries that's why I was gonna go with the 1500

to be honest If its a brutus, it might be enough for only 2 SA 8s. If its a zues or hfi, then its barely enough for 1 SA 8. If you are spending more money on subs then the amp, you are doing it all wrong.

 

[dillywill1580]

so if it was you putting this in your truck how big of an amp would you use? keep in mind, ill be running all 1/0 gauge but I don't want to have to have 2 batteries.

 

[Motokid 10+ year member]

More subs = More power = Batteries.. You can have a big *** amp in there to push everything but without any extra 'power' or batteries you're still doing it wrong.

 

[Dub7sonoma Premium Member]

so if it was you putting this in your truck how big of an amp would you use? keep in mind, ill be running all 1/0 gauge but I don't want to have to have 2 batteries.

At least 2krms and I have seen and done some builds personally with 8s under the seat of a few trucks. The 2 8s seamed happier and played way lower, but its all about preference. I would personally run 2 sundown SA-8s in the biggest box I could fit tuned to 33-35hz on about 1500rms.

 

[dillywill1580]

I said screw it and I am just going to get a SAZ3500 when I get the mulahh

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

I said screw it and I am just going to get a SAZ3500 when I get the mulahh

get the biggest high output alt and a good XS power battery under the hood and a small battcap in the back and i'm sure your system can handle it.

 

[Travisjohnson58]

so if it was you putting this in your truck how big of an amp would you use? keep in mind, ill be running all 1/0 gauge but I don't want to have to have 2 batteries.

I plan on getting 2 Sundown SA-12's and an SCV-3000D. I'm going to get the Big Three wiring and a second battery, but do I need to get a high output alternator? I've heard that you need an alternator for systems 1000 watts or over but I'm not sure. Can someone tell me EVERYTHING I need to buy to completely rebuild my system?

 

[™Caveman 10+ year member]

get the biggest high output alt and a good XS power battery under the hood and a small battcap in the back and i'm sure your system can handle it.

What's a batcap do?

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

What's a batcap do?

AGM battery amp hour capacity meets capacitor recharge and discharge speed. only setback is $$$$$ Each one costs as much as a high output alt.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

I plan on getting 2 Sundown SA-12's and an SCV-3000D. I'm going to get the Big Three wiring and a second battery, but do I need to get a high output alternator? I've heard that you need an alternator for systems 1000 watts or over but I'm not sure. Can someone tell me EVERYTHING I need to buy to completely rebuild my system?

every system needs an alternator lol. But yeah man 3000 watts calls for a high output alternator 240 amps or more and around 165 amp hours of batteries.