Second Battery, or Capacitor?

 

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Username: Maddmax

Post Number: 1
Registered: Jun-05
I have two TS-W306C/DVC Pioneer 400 watts rms, 1000 watts max, in a really nice custom box I built, out of 9 ply pine, really sweet and payed attention to every detail. And one Pioneer GM-5100T amp, but.... it cuts out at 22 to 24 on the volume on my kenwood headunit. So I'm going to get a second GM-5100T to boost the bass. But I know this is quite a bit of power to be sucking from my truck, which already flicks the lights a bit, and keeps the battery level needle in constant beat to whatever I'm bumping, but what should I do? A second battery? A capacitor? what does everyone recommend? I'd prefer to keep it cheap and efficient just want the bass that I know this setup can deliver.

Thanks a lot, Max
 

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Username: Maddmax

Post Number: 2
Registered: Jun-05
Forgot to mention the amp specs. 380 watts rms 760 max, when wired mono which is what ive got it at. And its all in the back of an extended cab 1996 Ford Ranger.

Thanks again,

Max
 

Silver Member
Username: Geekbike

Post Number: 205
Registered: Dec-04
Upgrade the alternator. As long as your engine is running, all of the juice going to your system is coming off your alternator.

A battery will only help when your engine is turned off.

If you're already having problems, a cap will only make them worse.
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