Originally Posted by
mikeyt
The NVX amps that were suggested are really good. I have one in my daughters' Camaro and it runs all day without getting hot and has plenty of power. It's an older 900.5, but I can tell you the ratings on youtube are real. I'm also running a single Image Dynamics IDQ10 v4 at 2ohms with 450 rms tuned to 31hz and I can tell you it sounds crystal clear, very accurate and musical, nothing muddy. They are more of an SQ sub, but will flat out rattle your dentures out if pushed. I am like Jdunk, in that regard to either the Pioneer or the NVX. I know nothing bout the start stop feature since non of my vehicles have that, however I have seen videos on youtube where there is some type of harness that is installed that prevents this from happening. To maximize your performance out of the sub, unless space prevents it, I would recommend using a ported box. Yes you will get that tight punchy nature running sealed, however I don't believe the Sundown will do what you want. By doing your research I'm sure you have seen they are ground pounders and SPL monsters, and I don't think you really want that. From your post it looks like you want to have that ability when wanted/needed but I don't think you want to sacrifice the sound quality necessarily for that. That's what lead me to the Image Dyamics. There is also another line called TORO which I was introduced to by another member here, I've called them and they have a line that is more SQ built as well. Also a Rockford Fosgate Punch P3 is one to consider. And if you want to have fun "building your own", which is what I'm doing for my next one is "Fi Audio"; they are know for having that best of both world lines, since they have like 8 different models to choose from. You can choose whatever options you want based on your needs, desires, and price point as well, plus you can choose the dust cap type and color logo if it's something you will see. You will also be introduced into the world of the DSP out here as was I. I knew nothing about them and am learning how they vastly inprove sound quality and imaging, so add that into your budget as I have been instructed. And if you can't tune it yourself there are shops that can I'm finding out for about the $200 price range. Just things to consider from someone who is learning with champagne dreams on beer pocket finances, like domestic run of the mill PBR, Miller, Budweiser finances...lol