New system.. please look through and help =)

 

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Username: Azndecoy66

Pomona, CA United States

Post Number: 1
Registered: Nov-08
hey guys! i just bought my first car by myself! whoo! 1994 accord <3 hehehe.. but anyways...

i have a 80amp alternator, a 15" adire brahma sub, a Power acoustik BAMF 2000/1 amp, a yellow top optima batt, upgraded big three wires, and a Power Acoustik 1.5 farad capacitor.

do these all mesh well? any suggestions? my main concern is my alternator (stock) should i upgrade that also? i want my car bumpin! is the capacitor good enough?

help, insights, and suggestions are very much appreciated! thanks!

Rovi
 

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Username: Azndecoy66

Pomona, CA United States

Post Number: 2
Registered: Nov-08
the sub is in a sealed enclosure btw =)

Rovi
 

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Username: Surferdude9371

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Post Number: 1362
Registered: Mar-07
idk what kinda power that amp is putting out but if its more than 1100 rms id say you should prob up the alt
 

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Username: Stateprop486

PA

Post Number: 1692
Registered: Jan-08
^x2 and no need for the cap its pointless, it will just put more strain on your alt.
 

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Username: Deadrabit

Marionville, MO

Post Number: 1003
Registered: Jun-07
a cap that size would do more bad than good.
take it out. and see how it goes
 

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Username: Frkkevin

Team DLSSuperNatural...

Post Number: 5807
Registered: Nov-05
considering your choice of sub i'd sell your amp locally and buy good quality amp to match the quality of your adire brahma

you can't have one good piece of equipment and expect it all to sound good.. your system is only as good as the weakest link in it
 

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Username: Rovin

1 15 = 149.5 DBsTrinidad & T...

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Registered: Jul-05
id advise to get rid of the PA stuff unless $ is an issue ...
 

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Username: Azndecoy66

Pomona, CA United States

Post Number: 3
Registered: Nov-08
"considering your choice of sub i'd sell your amp locally and buy good quality amp to match the quality of your adire brahma

you can't have one good piece of equipment and expect it all to sound good.. your system is only as good as the weakest link in it"

oh man.. power acoustik amp isn't good? its one ohm stable. (i dont really know what that means cuz im new) but someone told me to get it... =/ i spent about 170 for it. but ill try to return it i guess... what would you suggest?


"id advise to get rid of the PA stuff unless $ is an issue ..."

what PA stuff?

What does "^x2" mean? sorry, im new to forums..
 

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Username: Azndecoy66

Pomona, CA United States

Post Number: 4
Registered: Nov-08
is there an easier way to quote???
 

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Username: Azndecoy66

Pomona, CA United States

Post Number: 5
Registered: Nov-08
how many amps for the alternator should i get? i really dont wanna spend more... do i really need it?
 

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Username: Rovin

1 15 = 149.5 DBsTrinidad & T...

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Registered: Jul-05
PA = power acoustik ...
 

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Username: Azndecoy66

Pomona, CA United States

Post Number: 6
Registered: Nov-08
ok, so ill return my PA amp and capacitor. and ill just buy a new alternator. any suggestions on an amp that'll complement my sub? and how many amps should my alternator put out? is there an easier way to quote people?

sorry im new, but im amazed at the kind of help im getting! thanks!

rovi
 

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Username: Wingmanalive

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Post Number: 18761
Registered: Jun-06
"and how many amps should my alternator put out? "



Volts X amps = watts. If you know your load at full tilt add that to your car's normal draw plus a few. Make sure your battery can take it and go from there.



X2 means they agree.
 

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Username: Nd4spd18

Philadelphia, PA

Post Number: 8793
Registered: Jul-06
Hold up there. HO alternators are expensive and sometimes not easy to install. So I recommend to install the system and then see if you really need it.


For an amp a Audioque 1200d is gonna be the best value around with good quality.
 

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Username: Livin_loud

COD4 Addict

Post Number: 2709
Registered: Jan-06
^x2

you won't need to upgrade your alt if you run one of those. rule of thumb is around 1200wrms max, depending on the vehicle
 

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Username: Azndecoy66

Pomona, CA United States

Post Number: 7
Registered: Nov-08
wow, thanks!

so my new list is:

optima yellow top
15" adire brahma (sealed enclosure)
Audioque 1200d
big three upgrade
stock alternator (80 amp)

what do you guys think? suggestions? im new but need a bangin system cuz i've been spoiled listening to a 13.5" W7 in my fren's car ^^

so i guess im returning my capacitor and PA amp and getting the Audioque 1200d... but its sold out! anyone know where to get one? or anyone with another suggestion?

thanks guys! im really loving my first forum thread!

Rovi
 

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Username: Nd4spd18

Philadelphia, PA

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Registered: Jul-06
hmm. email DJ at audioque he should be able to tell you when the next shipment comes in
 

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Username: Nd4spd18

Philadelphia, PA

Post Number: 8796
Registered: Jul-06
You could also contact kevin holden from this forum about a RD audio 1000.1

Also a good amp I'm just not sure on the price.... he always gives good deals though.
 

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Username: Frkkevin

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Registered: Nov-05
i saw an eD nine.1 on ca.com for $150 shipped.. also a good choice for the money. they are always floating around there cheap.. great amps too

do you already have the brahma?! which version is it?
 

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Username: Stateprop486

PA

Post Number: 1695
Registered: Jan-08
i have a clarion amp for sale if your interested. its still in good condition.

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=359273
 

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Username: Frkkevin

Team DLSSuperNatural...

Post Number: 5810
Registered: Nov-05
depending on your budget ive got two amps as well..

DLS A3 and DLS A5 .. you can use the A5 for your sub and front stage

85x2 @ 4
780x1 @ 1

or the A3 for 1200x1 @ 1 ohm .. both amps under-rated

$300 shipped for either one.. $575 shipped for the pair
 

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Username: Snowball123

West Allis, WI

Post Number: 1522
Registered: Oct-07
yeah what version of the brahma is it. They say the MKI and MKII were the only good ones made and everything after that went to crap.
 

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Username: Azndecoy66

Pomona, CA United States

Post Number: 8
Registered: Nov-08
MKIV... junk?
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