I know that using an extra battery only helps when your engine is not running. But if i did use an extra battery with my system would there be any advantages to using one?
an isolated, dedicated deep cycle battery for the audio system allows you to run the system into the ground with the engine shut off, then still start the car with an unaffected starter battery. The alternator then recharges the deep cycle and the starter battery while supplying power to the rest of the car as needed.
you use a battery isolator. Stinger makes them, RV shops sell generic ones.. not hard to find them. you need one rated for the output of the alternator or larger check ebay for "battery isolator"
I would like to update my system to 2 12W6v2 off of a JL 1000/1. I don't play the music with the engine off and I keep the volume to around 13-15 (quite low settings). I would like to get an Optima Yellow Top battery, but would this be a waste of money for me in regards to what I said above?
Glasswolf, I have a 1998 Honda Civic and as you know, Optima makes the 51RD which fits right in where the stock battery is. Plus, I believe the yellow top is going to be cheaper for me compared to the red top at the store I'm going to purchase it from.
You would still go with the red top over the yellow top??
yellow is deep cycle, and makes a poor starter battery. the red top is cheaper (by $20-30 maybe) and is a higher CCA starter battery by design. If you want a yellow top deep cycle, look at trunk placement for it, as a second battery on an isolator for the audio system (dedicated)
I'll take that into consideration GlassWolf. I'll probably go with the red top first, and then when I upgrade my system, I'll place the yellow top in the trunk.
Using two batteries instead of one, would you recommened upgrading to a bigger alternator. If so, then I'll probably stick with the red top and not go with the deep cycle battery.
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If you are going with a JL1000/1 then yes even with another battery you are going to need a bigger alternator. That JL will pull about 100 amps by its self. I would get a 180/200amp alternator.
trickfly04
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how big of a alternator would a 500rms amp reqier if i have power everything even seats. i'm just want the amp to get the power it needs and i don't want my lights to dim.