black pearl Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 I will be running 2 ct sounds 2500.1's and 4 meso 15's. amps a rated at 2500 at 12 volts/ 3900 at 14.4. I have a d3400 under the hood now and 2 d680's in the back (only running one amp right now on 3 12's) when I do my new build I will be installing a 2nd alt that will JUST charge the audio batteries with a external regulator. the stock alt will be charging the truck's factory electrics and that's it. the small d680's will be sold too. so would it be worth it to run a bank of d1400's 14 volt batteries or just stick with 12 volt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkippyJ Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 You do realize 14.4 IS a 12v system right? Quote F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black pearl Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 yeah, I was just stating the power the amp's made. I know it will make more on 14 volt system that charges at 16 volts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katt Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 12V Charges at 14, 14 Charges at 16, 16 charges at 18.Are you talking straight up swap of 12v batts to 14, and charging at 16?Its been done, some cars can handle, some i wouldn't even attempt.. All comes down to the vehicle. Hell, i think dbDon, is doing 18v daily? Or it maybe 16? Not sure on that one. or, Add 2nd alt, do a complete different charging system, stock 12v, then 14v for the sub amps. Details man! details!! Quote *06 330i - Sundern x12 - saz-3500* *91 Foxbody V1 S-Trim Notch* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkippyJ Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 He is adding a second alt that is only for the system. Quote F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacomaguy1 Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Some highs amp don't like 16+v I don't see any cons to it 2 alts like you're doing is the optimum way to do it Quote Team Flex Issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black pearl Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 my highs amp (ct sounds 125.4) says it will take 16 volts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthsayer Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 I think it's a good idea using stock alt and batt to run vehicle. Then getting HO Alt and 14v batts to power your audio equipment. Hell yea if your amps can handle the 16.7 volts they will see. DO IT Quote truthsayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA98hoe Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 I was a gain for me on meter by .6 I run my Tahoe on 16 v all day for yrs it doesn't like 16.8 but 16.2 is fine like stated most a/ b amps protect I run zapcos sundown an a few others have nice highs amps .. I never drop below 14 v Quote TEAM DC AUDIO VEHICLE:98 chevy tahoe 2wd 3-4 drop HEADUNIT:alpine 9886 PREAMP:arcaudio FRONT STAGE:4-6 1/2s selinium,DD component set and 4-selinium tweeters in each door KICKPANELS:jl audio 5 1/4 REAR DOORS: dd components 6 1/2s HIGHS AMPS:zapco 750.2 on front doors,zapco an another 750.2 on kicks and rear doors SUBS:4-ascendant audio 18s with 5 spiders in a custom box built by KINGSUV SUB AMP: 2-dc7.5s ALTERNATORS: 3-mechmans 1- 425comp, 1-smd spec350, 1-270 with adj voltage harness on custom dc bracket WIRE:10-runs 0g front to back BATTERIES:6-d1400s TL results:157.1 at 38hz and 156.8 at headrest score @37hz. STATE AND NATIONAL RECORD IN MECA S5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black pearl Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 well another question. how low can you charge a 14 volt system. meaning how low can you turn the regulator? can you set it at say 15.5 -15.8 or do they need to be charged in the mid 16's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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