Sundown???

[sundownz Pro Seller]

It's pretty simple... I've always wanted to work for myself. I was and still am really into car audio so looked hard into ways to do this for a living (being an installer was out... not a fan of that type of work) -- for several years I helped out Nick over at Stereo Integrity (still do and we are working on another project together) and I also met several key industry people over the years so that was a foot in the door. Once I was able to get financing together I lined my sources up and there we have it -- still going and expanding today !

I also thought and still do that I can provide a combination of quality product and customer service that was and still somewhat is uncommon in the industry.

It's still fun for the most part -- designing and testing products is great; I love every minute of it. It does get more challenging on a daily basis as far as customer service goes as the customer base spreads and I simply cannot make everyone happy. I'm the kind of guy that wants everyone to be satisfied but at the same time I won't let someone push me around with a poor attitude; which is something I am seeing more often these days. I'll go 10 times farther out of my way for someone who comes to me and really wants a solution and/or help and is willing to listen and talk in a reasonable fashion.

It's also increasingly difficult to get to everyone in a timely fashion... I can get 40-50 e-mails while I'm out on my lunch break. At the same time the phone may be ringing like crazy and I also need to get out a stack of orders. At some point I have to prioritize -- and if a customer has already paid me I will put their work first by building and/or testing, packing, and shipping their order. So often times we'll get behind on phone calls and e-mails... but we are working on that as we recently got a new phone system and will be hiring more help later in the year for paper and phone work.

Going a little off topic there but I'm sure some people are interested anyway //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Cruzer 10+ year member]

how did u come up with the name sundown?

 

[sundownz Pro Seller]

I have used it as a screen name for YEARS -- I think it could be as old as 1998-1999 or so starting with video games. Originating from a song in my Dad's record collection -- Hurry Sundown by The Outlaws.

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

how did u come up with the name sundown?

He's a fan of romantic sunsets.

 

[mossberg385t 10+ year member]

If I had time I'd love to //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
I hit NOPI in 2006 and SBN the last few years (no booth, though).

Once I get some more staff in here I may be able to do more things.

I am hirable staff //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif need a computer animator //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif Co-op/Internship? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

He's a fan of romantic sunsets.

Sitting on the beach with a nightshade...

 

[mossberg385t 10+ year member]

Sitting on the beach with a nightshade...

KY warm sensations and the venthole //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[DARKHART 10+ year member]

ky warm sensations and the venthole //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

hahahahaha rotflmao............

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

If I had time I'd love to //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
I hit NOPI in 2006 and SBN the last few years (no booth, though).

Once I get some more staff in here I may be able to do more things.

Yea I understand that. It really does not help when half the shows are at least half the continent away lol. However, you beginning so busy its hard to get away to shows is a good thing, means your company is doing great. If you ever are curious on pricing just ask. I know the price for vendor space at almost any show.

Good luck, with the finding employees that have a similar dedication level as you do.

It's always good to hear about 12volt companies doing well. Keeps hope alive for the industry.

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

KY warm sensations and the venthole //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

Sure bliss

 

[jdc753 10+ year member]

I also thought and still do that I can provide a combination of quality product and customer service that was and still somewhat is uncommon in the industry.
It's still fun for the most part -- designing and testing products is great; I love every minute of it. It does get more challenging on a daily basis as far as customer service goes as the customer base spreads and I simply cannot make everyone happy. I'm the kind of guy that wants everyone to be satisfied but at the same time I won't let someone push me around with a poor attitude; which is something I am seeing more often these days. I'll go 10 times farther out of my way for someone who comes to me and really wants a solution and/or help and is willing to listen and talk in a reasonable fashion.

It's also increasingly difficult to get to everyone in a timely fashion... I can get 40-50 e-mails while I'm out on my lunch break. At the same time the phone may be ringing like crazy and I also need to get out a stack of orders. At some point I have to prioritize -- and if a customer has already paid me I will put their work first by building and/or testing, packing, and shipping their order. So often times we'll get behind on phone calls and e-mails... but we are working on that as we recently got a new phone system and will be hiring more help later in the year for paper and phone work.

Going a little off topic there but I'm sure some people are interested anyway //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

I'd say you hit your goals, and best of luck maintaining those goals while expanding, I'm sure it can be quite tough if not **** near impossible. Its been a while since I have been around but I remember the few times corresponding with you was always a pleasure. Plus your amps just straight up rock, only wish I could add a few more Sundown amps to go with some more SI goodies.

 

[wickedwitt 10+ year member]

Nice info about you Jacob. Here's a potentially stupid question as I've never seen any Sundown subs in person, only a couple of amps. Are you working on some higher end subs for people who like to go big (yes I know your subs handle 2-3x rated in daily applications, yes I've watched all of Hanks vids, I'm talking about getting seriously loud on 2-4 smaller cone subs)? I have no idea about Nightshades and am curious if this is the answer to my question. Feel me in.

I've seen DD and other than Z (for burp only which I'm not into) I'm really not impressed. It'd take something impressive to take me away from my squares, but due to their cost, I could see me changing (and even swaying my local audio store into being a dealer) if something could match up to them for a lesser cost.

If I'm being intrusive, or you feel we need to carry this conversation further via PM or phone, just let me know.

 

[mossberg385t 10+ year member]

Nice info about you Jacob. Here's a potentially stupid question as I've never seen any Sundown subs in person, only a couple of amps. Are you working on some higher end subs for people who like to go big (yes I know your subs handle 2-3x rated in daily applications, yes I've watched all of Hanks vids, I'm talking about getting seriously loud on 2-4 smaller cone subs)? I have no idea about Nightshades and am curious if this is the answer to my question. Feel me in. I've seen DD and other than Z (for burp only which I'm not into) I'm really not impressed. It'd take something impressive to take me away from my squares, but due to their cost, I could see me changing (and even swaying my local audio store into being a dealer) if something could match up to them for a lesser cost.

If I'm being intrusive, or you feel we need to carry this conversation further via PM or phone, just let me know.

My brother and I did 143.2 with 2 SA8s @30hz on a TREO SSX 750.1 @ 1 ohm

 

[sundownz Pro Seller]

Nice info about you Jacob. Here's a potentially stupid question as I've never seen any Sundown subs in person, only a couple of amps. Are you working on some higher end subs for people who like to go big (yes I know your subs handle 2-3x rated in daily applications, yes I've watched all of Hanks vids, I'm talking about getting seriously loud on 2-4 smaller cone subs)? I have no idea about Nightshades and am curious if this is the answer to my question. Feel me in. I've seen DD and other than Z (for burp only which I'm not into) I'm really not impressed. It'd take something impressive to take me away from my squares, but due to their cost, I could see me changing (and even swaying my local audio store into being a dealer) if something could match up to them for a lesser cost.
If I'm being intrusive, or you feel we need to carry this conversation further via PM or phone, just let me know.

We have the Z v.2 line @ 1500 RMS and the Nightshade v.2 line @ 2000 RMS. The original Nightshade v.1 subs are all over the place it seems like so you should be able to find some good information on them -- the v.2 adds more linear excursion, a shorting ring, better coil ventilation, etc.

Soon also to be the Z v.3 line to replace the v.2 as a more daily version of the Z line.

I have several other lines in the works as well at various power levels.

 

[wickedwitt 10+ year member]

We have the Z v.2 line @ 1500 RMS and the Nightshade v.2 line @ 2000 RMS. The original Nightshade v.1 subs are all over the place it seems like so you should be able to find some good information on them -- the v.2 adds more linear excursion, a shorting ring, better coil ventilation, etc.
Soon also to be the Z v.3 line to replace the v.2 as a more daily version of the Z line.

I have several other lines in the works as well at various power levels.

Cool deal, may have to give them some testing