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New member Username: Azndecoy66Pomona, 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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New member Username: Azndecoy66Pomona, CA United States Post Number: 2 Registered: Nov-08 | the sub is in a sealed enclosure btw =) Rovi |
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Gold Member Username: Surferdude9371Get loud or go home.... 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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Gold Member Username: Stateprop486PA 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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Gold Member Username: DeadrabitMarionville, 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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Gold Member Username: FrkkevinTeam 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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Platinum Member Username: Rovin1 15 = 149.5 DBsTrinidad & T... Post Number: 14301 Registered: Jul-05 | id advise to get rid of the PA stuff unless $ is an issue ... |
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New member Username: Azndecoy66Pomona, 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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New member Username: Azndecoy66Pomona, CA United States Post Number: 4 Registered: Nov-08 | is there an easier way to quote??? |
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New member Username: Azndecoy66Pomona, 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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Platinum Member Username: Rovin1 15 = 149.5 DBsTrinidad & T... Post Number: 14310 Registered: Jul-05 | PA = power acoustik ... |
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New member Username: Azndecoy66Pomona, 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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Platinum Member Username: WingmanaliveA pic is worth 1000 posts!! 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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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Philadelphia, 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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Gold Member Username: Livin_loudCOD4 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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New member Username: Azndecoy66Pomona, 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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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Philadelphia, PA Post Number: 8795 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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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Philadelphia, 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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Gold Member Username: FrkkevinTeam DLSSuperNatural... Post Number: 5809 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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Gold Member Username: Stateprop486PA 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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Gold Member Username: FrkkevinTeam 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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Gold Member Username: Snowball123West 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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New member Username: Azndecoy66Pomona, CA United States Post Number: 8 Registered: Nov-08 | MKIV... junk? |