Bronze Member Username: HowtoeatapencilPost Number: 30 Registered: Mar-08 | can i run 1000watts out of an 84% efficient amplifier, if i have 4 gauge wire(17 feet) and a 70 amp alternator? Does the fact that my car's lockes, windows, and mostly everything is manual? |
Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 7200 Registered: Jul-06 | Probably, assuming you not going to go around blasting test tones out of it |
Bronze Member Username: HowtoeatapencilPost Number: 31 Registered: Mar-08 | haha, nope just music. And if i ever turn it up to 1000 watts it would be for a very short time |
Bronze Member Username: WaresgaragestereoFort Valley, GA Post Number: 38 Registered: Mar-08 | you shud be ok |
Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 8754 Registered: Jun-04 | well im going to say no you wont be ok if you crank it...that 70 amps is not at idle only when driving...plus it takes amperage to run the cars electronic needs...but you will soon find out...and music can be almost as bad as test tones...its still frequency based...watch your volt meter with music on low notes and youll probably see what I mean |
Diamond Member Username: Rovin1 15 = 149.1DBsTrinidad & T... Post Number: 13489 Registered: Jul-05 | would advise u add a extra batt & a volt meter upfront to keep an eye on it but it should be alright as long as u dont play it max for long periods ... |
Silver Member Username: Drant19DUB-C, TX Post Number: 615 Registered: Aug-07 | where can you get a volt meter? i want one for up front!!! how much do they cost? |
Platinum Member Username: Big_edge_headMilwaukee, Wisconsin MY SUBS GET ... Post Number: 1826 Registered: Mar-07 | Autozone or any car parts store will have them. For a simple one it'll only cost like 15-20 bucks. If you wanted something nicer like a digital one than they usually go for a lot more. |
Platinum Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 7210 Registered: Jul-06 | Get a digital one. The analog ones are not precise enough to be useful. |
Diamond Member Username: Rovin1 15 = 149.1DBsTrinidad & T... Post Number: 13491 Registered: Jul-05 | stinger makes a really nice 1 which comes in either red or blue display ... |
Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 8764 Registered: Jun-04 | Rovin you finally did that new sub install...what sub was it again...how much power and at what port tune "1 15 = 149.1DBs" |
Platinum Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 7222 Registered: Jul-06 | Yeah I have installed a few of those stinger ones. Actually I just put one in dwight's car at the 3/15 meet. |
Bronze Member Username: WaresgaragestereoFort Valley, GA Post Number: 58 Registered: Mar-08 | 3/15 meet. you're in NorthWwat Pa. do you know if any meets in middle ga? what car club do you have to be in to find out about these things? |
Platinum Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 7227 Registered: Jul-06 | It was organized here on the forum, hosted by Sean and Scott S. https://www.ecoustics.com/electronics/forum/car-audio/461134.html |
Bronze Member Username: WaresgaragestereoFort Valley, GA Post Number: 63 Registered: Mar-08 | cool |