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New member Username: SoulblenderPeoria, IL Post Number: 1 Registered: Aug-04 | I am new to good car audio. Looking to spend $1000 for 2 12" Subs and an amplifier. Any suggestions on the best I can get for $1000? |
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ThatOneGuy04 Unregistered guest | 2- DIAMOND AUDIO 12" M6 TITANIUM (ebay)$364 shipped 1- Hifonics BX1500D (www.ikesound.com) $268 Shipped 1- 1/0 gauge wiring kit from (www.Knukonceptz.com) $80 Shipped 1- custom built box for the subs. 1 - High Output Alternator $240. Should be right about $1100 DONE! Or 2-Cerwin Vega Vmax $178 Shipped (www.onlinecarstereo.com) 1-MTX 801d $256 Shipped on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=64573&item=5716485092&rd= 1#ShippingPayment 1- 4 gauge wiring kit from (www.Knukonceptz.com) $37.50 Shipped 1- custom built box for the subs. $150 Just about $620 (shouldn't need new alternator) |
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Silver Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 307 Registered: Jun-04 | with that amp he will (but time will show him) |
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Bronze Member Username: Erik123456Arlington, Tx Post Number: 16 Registered: Aug-04 | sean what size alternator would he need? |
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Silver Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 308 Registered: Jun-04 | if it was me id get a 180 amp |
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Silver Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 309 Registered: Jun-04 | and thats not including any amps for highs |
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Silver Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 310 Registered: Jun-04 | 120 amps on the hifonics alone i no 180 is bit over kill but i like to be safe |
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Silver Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 311 Registered: Jun-04 | 160 amp would be good for just the hifonics |
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Silver Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 315 Registered: Jun-04 | amps times sustained volts equals more power |
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New member Username: SoulblenderPeoria, IL Post Number: 3 Registered: Aug-04 | How do you determine if a high output alternator is needed for a system? |
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Visitor#78 Unregistered guest | Find out how many amps your stock alternator is.....to power subs like that you need a lot of power. That first amp required about 120amps all by istelf. Most stock amps aren't over that. What kind of vehicle do you have? |
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Silver Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 321 Registered: Jun-04 | lights dim is the obvious but also think bout the amp fuse rating of 120 amps on that amplifier even if it doesnt reach this (and it wont) and you have a bigger factory alternator that usual like me at 105 amps you still will draw more than your alternator can put out and guess what takes on the rest...your battery which lowers your voltage and lost voltage is lost power and eventually youll have eiteh a dead battery first or a dead alternator (power is determined amps times volts most minus loss of amplifier effieciency so theoretically with 100% effiecincy and that never happens with 14 volts times a theoretical 120 amp draw = 1680 watts rms but most cars with sufficient alternator run 13.8 volts and ive seen big amps draw down to 10 volts now your puttin out 1200 watts= 480 rms watt loss) |
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Silver Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 322 Registered: Jun-04 | meant my alternator size was higher than the usual now a days factory wise |
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New member Username: SoulblenderPeoria, IL Post Number: 4 Registered: Aug-04 | I have a 2004 Toyota Solara, with I believe a 100 amp alternator. So this means I need a bigger alternator for any amplifier above 800 watts rms I get unless I want the battery or stock alternator to die out fast? |
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Silver Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 345 Registered: Jun-04 | yes thats what i would say cuz i no your going to want ams for your highs (go with components) |
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Silver Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 346 Registered: Jun-04 | amps..i meant |
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New member Username: Ne0nblakkPost Number: 2 Registered: Aug-04 | How about if you put a cap in there. Would you still need a higher output alternator? |
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Silver Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 348 Registered: Jun-04 | caps are after the alternaor upgrade if you need one |
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Bronze Member Username: NysteelersPost Number: 20 Registered: Aug-04 | how can i see how many amps my alternator is? its a 96 pathfinder |
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New member Username: SoulblenderPeoria, IL Post Number: 5 Registered: Aug-04 | mike, if you want to know how many amps your stock alternator is just look for a replacement from a dealer or reliable source and it will say. |
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Silver Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 354 Registered: Jun-04 | or you could call any auto parts store as well |