Sundown SAZ-2000d vs. AQ 2200d

[undeadxsunshine 10+ year member]

So I've been doing some research on an amp I can use to run 2 DC lvl 3's, giving myself some head room. I was planning on a Sundown SAZ-2000d because they have a good rep, are solid amps, and have Jake has great customer service. Then I noticed that the AudioQue 2200d was a bit more inexpensive. It's $200 less than the sundown new, and is rated with a little big higher output. So tell me, will I be just as happy with the AQ for 200 less, or is the Sundown really worth it?

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[jbizzle 5,000+ posts]

Sundown all the way.

 

[BushJ311 5,000+ posts]

Both are great amps. If you cannot find a sundown less then that. I would pick the aq for sure.

If money was not an issue then it would be a very tough choice for me.

 

[46panel 10+ year member]

If the 200 dollars isnt that big of a factor get the sundown. Although pushing level 3's a sundown saz 1500d might be a good choice and it could save you some dollars if you wanted to go with them. The AQ amps are nice though for the price, since I have three of the 1200d's //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[muddin wolvy 10+ year member]

I believe the SAE 1200D was benched at around 1500 watts rms at 14.4v if that matters to you (rated 1200rms)

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

if it was me id get the AQ and then spend the 200 saved on a extra battery or nice front battery.

 

[undeadxsunshine 10+ year member]

if it was me id get the AQ and then spend the 200 saved on a extra battery or nice front battery.

Yeah this is what I'm thinking. Money is an issue, but I want some overhead with my amp. The AQ is probably what I'm gonna go with.

 

[mazdakid 5,000+ posts]

I havent used sundown but wouldnt spend $200 more for the name. Id take the aq

 

[undeadxsunshine 10+ year member]

I havent used sundown but wouldnt spend $200 more for the name.

How do you like your aq2200d? I see you have one from your sig.

 

[46panel 10+ year member]

Just get the AQ you will like it, for sure.

 

[blackman 10+ year member]

I LOVE MY AQ2200D, Im not hating on sundown cuz i love them too, but ive been pulling around 6k watts from my 2 audioque 2200d's strapped, they are only supposed to produce 4400. when i had only one hooked up i believe I was grabbing around 2950 watts from that one.

DJ also has excellent customer service, for the money AQ is the way to go, DJ is unbeatable in pricing.

 

[undeadxsunshine 10+ year member]

Thanks guys, AQ is what I'll be going with probably. Looks like a great amp!

 

[jchargu3 10+ year member]

After much searching, and research for my own system rebuild. I went with the AQ2200

I highly doubt you'lkl be disappointed, I saw one in action on 4 DD 1508s and he was was shaking his truck apart. lol

 

[undeadxsunshine 10+ year member]

Are there any other comparable amps that you can find for cheaper?