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I'm running 2200rms. I have voltage drop and that, I'm running kitneik hc1200 in the rear but heard if I upgrade that, it's not gonna make a difference. I know that amp can put out more power so would an alt be good? Where can I get a cheap one? Like around 300?

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What's voltage drops are you experiencing? And what final ohm load you're running?

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Battery reserve can only help you electrical but so much if your alt can't put out enough amps to keep a steady voltage. Bigger batterie(s) will help, but they're only band-aids. Invest in a new alt if you really want the most out of that amp.

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Battery reserve can only help you electrical but so much if your alt can't put out enough amps to keep a steady voltage. Bigger batterie(s) will help, but they're only band-aids. Invest in a new alt if you really want the most out of that amp.

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New ALT all day bro. I had3 batteries on my stock alt on a 2500 and I dropped 10.4 after a couple bass notes. Basically if you get an alt your still gonna drop 12's till you get a battery.. But if you get a bigger battery your gonna drop 11's till you get the alt.

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Battery reserve can only help you electrical but so much if your alt can't put out enough amps to keep a steady voltage. Bigger batterie(s) will help, but they're only band-aids. Invest in a new alt if you really want the most out of that amp.

Quality Alt is key - new garbage is still garbage :)

True...ebay alts are still a big no no. There's a reason they're cheap.

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200amps is the fusing for that AQ2200. I am at 1ohm. I'm in low 13s but when the bass gets lower the volts drop lower lol lowest I seem was 11.9 on 27hz. Usher-daddy's home. Seems

I have no rise on those damn low notes lol

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Sounds like you're all stock eletrical (minus the 1200). Ideally, I would upgrade the alt since you already have the 1200 in the rear. Don't cheap out on alt, it's the heart of your audio system... it pumps blood to multiple sources in your car and keeps your system (including your car) going on a daily basis.

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