Sundown Audio test Results

[lilmaniac2 5,000+ posts]

Ok.. I've been an arseho long enough... results from teh sundowns...

Test Vehicle.. mine.. 05 aveo..

RMS clamp and dmm, as seen in the 12" test session..

This testing includes recent results, and not so recent..

woofers used.. 2 Mags (1.9 dcr per coil), 2 FI Q 12's (1.4 dcr per coil)

either used 1 sub or both of the pair for loads..

pure 60hz sine was used to tested.. just under audible clipping

1 amp, single 1000ca everstart maxx, factory alt

4 ohm nominal = 518 watts @ 88% efficiency (voltage fell from 14.3v, to 14.0v)

2 ohm nominal = 948 watts @ 85% efficiency (voltage fell from 14.3v, to 13.6v)

1 ohm nominal = 1510 watts @ 78% efficiency (voltage fell from 14.3v, to 12.4 volts

.5 ohm nominal = 1615 watts @ 72% efficiency (voltage fell from 14.3v, to 11.8v)

.35 ohm nominal = 1748 watts @ 67% efficiency (voltage fell from 14.3v, to 11.4v)

amplifier was protection happy @ .35 with tones, and some music.

IMO.. one 1500d should be limited to 1 ohm nominal use in factory electrical systems.. for the sake of the car.. not the amp

now... to have fun with some juice..

1 amp, single 1000ca everstart maxx, 1 Eagle Picher 12a5000, factory alt

4 ohm nominal = 520 watts @ 88% efficiency (voltage fell from 14.3v, to 14.1v)

2 ohm nominal = 960 watts @ 84% efficiency (voltage fell from 14.3v, to 13.7v)

1 ohm nominal = 1635 watts @ 75% efficiency (voltage fell from 14.3v, to 12.8 volts

.5 ohm nominal = 1890 watts @ 71% efficiency (voltage fell from 14.3v, to 12.8v)

.35 ohm nominal = 2245 watts @ 65% efficiency (voltage fell from 14.3v, to 12.8v)

amplifier did fine @ .35 with tones and music with the added battery

2 amps strapped, with both batteries (for the sake of not typing it over and over... voltage drops from 14.3v, to 12.8 the entire test... lol

4 ohm strapped = 1900 watts @ 82% efficiency

2 ohm strapped = 3150 watts @ 72% efficiency

1 ohm strapped = 3740 watts @ 68% efficiency

.5 ohm strapped = 4425 watts @ 65% efficiency

.35 ohm strapped = 5415 watts @ 62% efficiency

amps would only tolerate a VERY short burp @ .35..

So there.. merry xmas

Loyd L.

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[mtdewelf 10+ year member]

yeah for efficient 4+kw at ~$1200

 

[lilmaniac2 5,000+ posts]

900 shipped now with the sale goign on //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[baseballer1100 5,000+ posts]

Strapped is nuts. Can these go on 16 volt setups?

 

[lilmaniac2 5,000+ posts]

safe up to 18v according to jake... i was charging at 17 and they didnt go into protect .. strapped @ 1 ohm ( .5 per amp )

 

[Ford302Redneck 10+ year member]

not quiet what I adspected, guess there rated dead on.

 

[Skip01 5,000+ posts]

Sweet...whats the website that sells them?

And flame away if needed...but is that per amp with them strapped?

 

[skadude016 5,000+ posts]

Sweet...whats the website that sells them?
And flame away if needed...but is that per amp with them strapped?

together

 

[baseballer1100 5,000+ posts]

**** these amps are sweet. Does lloyd have it all?

 

[lilmaniac2 5,000+ posts]

not quiet what I adspected, guess there rated dead on.

5.4kw out of 2 1500 watt amps is rated power??/

 

[lilmaniac2 5,000+ posts]

purchase them

http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/shop

 

[xluben 10+ year member]

just wondering, is this how the power was calculated:

V_rms * I_rms = RMS watts ?

and

when you write the nominal load; is that based on both drivers having dual 2 ohm coils or is that the DCR?

 

[Chevyaudio 5,000+ posts]

well...This is about where I thought they would falll. I knew there was no way that a strapped pair could do 5kw daily....but they did do well. What would loyd suggest the lowest you take a strapped pair daily 1 ohm (showing each amp .5)?

any who...Strong amps. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/thumbsup.gif.3287b36ca96645a13a43aff531f37f02.gif

 

[saywhat? 5,000+ posts]

5.4kw out of 2 1500 watt amps is rated power??/

they arent rated for .35 ohm on the website im sure. RATED at 1 ohm + i believe....and that being said (even at .5 ohm) they are rated dead on.

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

5.4kw out of 2 1500 watt amps is rated power??/

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Great amps, not trying to take away anything from that... but that's @.175ohms EACH... and a BURP.

Still solid. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

nG