Silver Member Username: TurnmatPost Number: 205 Registered: Feb-07 | i have the chance to get the amp listed above and i was wondering if a 200 amp alt and a couple of batteries would be enough for that amp? |
Silver Member Username: BasssquaredKansas Post Number: 477 Registered: Nov-06 | do people step all over you? |
Platinum Member Username: Chaunb3400Huntsville, Alabama U.S. Post Number: 12348 Registered: Jul-05 | lol..at this thread |
Silver Member Username: TurnmatPost Number: 207 Registered: Feb-07 | no why? |
Platinum Member Username: Chaunb3400Huntsville, Alabama U.S. Post Number: 12349 Registered: Jul-05 | do you understand how your car electrical system works??? |
Silver Member Username: TurnmatPost Number: 208 Registered: Feb-07 | yea i do. but i am unsure about how much current that amp will draw? |
Silver Member Username: TurnmatPost Number: 209 Registered: Feb-07 | i do not want the amp to clip and damage my subs. |
Silver Member Username: BasssquaredKansas Post Number: 478 Registered: Nov-06 | it was a joke man lol you know people step all over the mat haha made me laugh |
Silver Member Username: TurnmatPost Number: 210 Registered: Feb-07 | wtf...but seriously i need some opinions here with a 200 amp alt would the amp clip or would i need a bigger alt. |
Silver Member Username: JkidderSpring hill, Florida Usa Post Number: 733 Registered: Nov-05 | "test equipment: craftsman true rms dmm greenlee true rms ac/dc ammeter voltage at amp was dropping to ~11.5v 77v, 50A 3850watts 2 ohms in box 485A current draw for ~69% efficiency" 485 amp current draw at 2 ohm. good luck with that 200 amp alt ;) |
Silver Member Username: JkidderSpring hill, Florida Usa Post Number: 734 Registered: Nov-05 | "test equipment: craftsman true rms dmm greenlee true rms ac/dc ammeter voltage at amp was dropping to ~11.5v 77v, 50A 3850watts 1.5 ohms in box 485A current draw for ~69% efficiency" 485 amp current draw at 2 ohm. good luck with that 200 amp alt ;) |
Silver Member Username: TurnmatPost Number: 211 Registered: Feb-07 | dam that sux the biggest alt i can fit is a 200 amp |
Silver Member Username: JkidderSpring hill, Florida Usa Post Number: 735 Registered: Nov-05 | u have 800 dollars for amp? what subs will you be powering this with? |
Silver Member Username: TurnmatPost Number: 212 Registered: Feb-07 | i am getting two more Audioque HD315 subs for a grand total of three subs |
Silver Member Username: TurnmatPost Number: 213 Registered: Feb-07 | and i will have 800 dollars in a week |
New member Username: Clay350zRockmart, Ga Usa Post Number: 1 Registered: May-07 | no 12 volt system is capable of supporting an amp of that size for long.Amps that large were built to compete with .If you make sure you use good wire(true 0 gauge w/ a high percentage of copper)your grounded at the frame,multiple fast charge/discharge batteries(kinetic,stinger),and a H.O. alternator then all you can do is hope it was enough to get the full potiential of the amp for a 30sec. run.Great amp to compete with but a waste of money otherwise. |
Gold Member Username: N2audioLawrence, Ks USA Post Number: 1326 Registered: Mar-04 | Let's look at it realistically -- Say 6kw at 1 ohm Accounting for efficiency of 75% 6000/.75 = 8000w 8000w/13v = 615A To produce 6000w rms at 13v the amp would require 615A. However - the only signal that would require 6000w rms would be 0dB sine waves at full volume. If you listen to music you can divide that 615 by at least 3 - depending on music type you can divide it by 4, 5 or more. Anyway - 615/3 = 205A That's the most possible current that amp will require listening to some bass heavy music at full volume. Depending on the music type it could run closer to 150A. Then - assuming you turn it down once in a while it's quite possible your rear world current draw may only be around 100A. So to answer your question - yes, I think a 200A alt and a couple good batteries may get the job done. I would install a good volt meter though (not a cap). That's the type of amp that will make quick work of your charging system if a battery/alternator develops a problem. |
Silver Member Username: TurnmatPost Number: 214 Registered: Feb-07 | thanks for all the help guys. but if you include the electrical needs of the car...lights etc etc. Than even with a 200 amp alt and a couple of good batteries the amp would be a little to much. does anyone have any suggestions for a amp to push three Audioque HD315 subs? |
Silver Member Username: 04redmach1Columbus, GA USA Post Number: 839 Registered: Mar-06 | What are the ohm of your subs? Kevin |
Silver Member Username: TurnmatPost Number: 215 Registered: Feb-07 | they are dual two ohm |
Gold Member Username: N2audioLawrence, Ks USA Post Number: 1327 Registered: Mar-04 | you're going to want to gain limit that amp to 4kw or so. The 200A alt and the SS will work if you want it to. |
Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Southeast PA Post Number: 2847 Registered: Jul-06 | Ain't no way that's gonna work very well. Those amps are known for having terrible efficiency at 1 ohm (about 60%). |
Silver Member Username: 04redmach1Columbus, GA USA Post Number: 853 Registered: Mar-06 | Well, if you have 2 DVC2 subs, the Massive audio P3000.1 is rated 3000 rms at 2 ohms. Would that be enough power? $525 shipped with 2 year warranty Kevin lowhz01@yahoo.com |
Silver Member Username: TurnmatPost Number: 216 Registered: Feb-07 | i was talking to Mark Potts and he said i would need to throw down some major power. roughly about 1500 watts rms per sub. and is the Massive audio amp 1 ohm stable...the subs would wire down to 1.34 ohm? |
Gold Member Username: JuliobSanto DomingoDominican Re... Post Number: 4668 Registered: Dec-05 | no, the massive is 2 ohm stable |
Platinum Member Username: Rovin4 10 Pioneer... Post Number: 11626 Registered: Jul-05 | man get the highest possible amperage HO alt u can get for ur car - that SS amp demands u feed it enough juice ... |
Silver Member Username: TurnmatPost Number: 217 Registered: Feb-07 | the highest they have for the car is 200 amp alt |