SAZ200d vs AQ2200???

[dsgb610 10+ year member]

I really had my mind set on a AQ 2200 to push my subs (sdc2.5 pair) but with the presale on the SAZ2000d has me thinking. Is a extra $50 and -200 watts worth it for this sundown? Ive never used sundown or AQ but from my short time on yhe forum they are both talked about and praised alot. Which is why i am buying the Subs. wHAT DO YOU PEOPLE THINK????

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[hazardous0388 10+ year member]

it's kind of hard to do a vs. thread when only one amp is commercially available at the moment... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif

 

[revots 10+ year member]

it's kind of hard to do a vs. thread when only one amp is commercially available at the moment... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif

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[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

I'd do an AQ 1200D for a pair of SDC's....

 

[01 S 10 10+ year member]

ive never used the AQ amps, but their subs are great. Sundown makes awesome products with THE best customer service. I think either way you go, you will be happy. Its nice to have matching equipment, so i would probably go with the AQ just to have it matching.

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

BOTH companies have excellent CS as I've bought from both several times...

I ran 4 1500D's for a few years and recently sold them and bought an AQ 3500D. Still run a 100.2

 

[dsgb610 10+ year member]

I know the SAZ2000 isnt avail yet but Im just saying judging by the performance of the Sundown amps currently avail. Is the Sundown amp worth a larger price tag and slight decrease in "rated power" even though the Sundown would proubaly put out more than 2000watts. I thight they were both nice companies so Im just asking. And the reason for me going with the 2200 is because i would like to upgrade in the future.

 

[dsgb610 10+ year member]

I always here you guys talking about sundown all the time and i figured it would be nice to own a few of their products one day. I guess im going to work my way up the brands and ranks

 

[Towncar 10+ year member]

They will both do around the same power, so get the cheapest one.. Simply put...

 

[Lakota 5,000+ posts]

I don't know the warranty terms for the AQ, but the Sundown warranty is about as good as it can get:

ADDITIONAL AMPLIFIER WARRANTY STIPULATIONS

New Warranty policy stipulations effective as of 10-2-2008 within the USA:

1) If your amplifier has a blown power supply or damage from excessive vibration there will be a charge for a warranty replacement within the 2-year policy:

* SAZ-1500D and smaller amplifiers (or any future model under 2000 watts) - $30 in the continental USA (AK and HI add $15)

* SAZ-2000D and SAZ-3000D (or any future model 2000 - 3000 watts) - $50 in the continental USA (AK and HI add $20)

2) If there is no obvious sign of either of the above the warranty replacement within the 2-year policy will remain a free replacement.

3) For either free replacement or flat-rate charge replacement the amplifier must be in at least "fair" condition. Amplifiers with excessive wear and tear and/or physical damage, as deemed by the sole discretion of Sundown Audio, will fall under the following stipulations:

* Blown power supply or excessive vibration damage will be fixed by db-R Electronics and customer will be charged for actual repair and shipping costs.

* Amplifiers that qualify for free replacement but are in less than "fair" condition will be repaired by db-R Electronics at no cost to the customer.

4) For any of the above it is assumed that the customer has shipped the amplifier back to Sundown Audio properly packaged and it has been received without physical damage from shipping. As stated in the current warranty text, "In the event of shipping damage due to improper packaging of the return the customer is liable for the cost of all damages, necessary repairs, or replacement."

5) After the 2-year policy has expired the 5-year discounted replacement policy will be in effect for 3 more years. The cost of the discounted replacement will vary on a pro-rated scale based on the physical condition of your returned amplifier. This will be handled on an individual basis - replacement cost will start at around 1/2 of MSRP cost for units with excessive wear and tear and/or physical damage and decrease for units in excellent condition. As stated in the current warranty text, "This offer applies ONLY to the original purchaser of the unit and is not transferable like the 2 year limited warranty."

 

[Lakota 5,000+ posts]

Me and my teammates have also had to have some our our amps warrantied, and Jacob honored his warranty very well. He will go above and beyond what most companies will do.

 

[dbeez 5,000+ posts]

umm I would get the SUNDOWN as it is pretty well underrated and should outperform the AQ but time will tell...

 

[audioqueboy 10+ year member]

Everyone has their on opinion So the decision is urs bro.

 

[skmfkr 5,000+ posts]

i would go with the aq 2200d.

 

[iamamp3pimp 5,000+ posts]

i wouldnt touch the saz200d.

pretty impractical.......a 200 watter