SnowDrifter Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 For what it's worth, my D1400 with a 150a load drops to 13.5v. Quote ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ18 Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 For me the reserve cap of the 1400s just sucked when it came to demoing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corona_jeff Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Running 16v is more efficient however it does take more batts because of the low reserve...... Roughly you will see an increase in power, that will equal the same as adding a 3rd amp on a 12v setup. Running 16v daily can be done if you can run multiple ats. Which would be the only way I'd suggest it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ18 Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Reserve capacity wise based on my experience with the d1400s and assuming the d1600s are similar, 3-4 d1400/1600 would be equal to 1 d7500. D1400/1600- $260 each x 4 D7500- $560 each Then you also have to consider having to have a 12v side to run your vehicle and 4 channel amps along with a dedicated 12v alternator and then have a separate charging system with 1-3 more alternators for the 14/16v side. Or you run all 12v and have everything charging 1 bank and running the vehicle and amps. Personally the way I see it is 12v= daily driver and maybe mild competing. 14v/16v= hardcore competitor looking for every last watt of power and every last .1db. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) I would just do everything to keep around 14v Use the coin those expensive bats cost, and add more alternator and 12v bat bank The only thing id even care about (the extra power you get doesnt "do" it for me" ) is how cool the amps run, and voltage drop is not a worry. Like Chris up there, he drops to 13.5, hell, i drop to 13.0 running more power. REAL MEN DO IT ON 12 VOLTS...... (love you Chris) EDIT- i run one of singers big case alts, and have 4 - 7500's with one more coming. ON a dc 10k at .7 And i full tilt at least 90 percent of the time, hell its not up, when im swapping songs. Edited January 1, 2014 by KyLar96 Quote SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) Just to clarify: The battery drops to 13.5 with a load test outside the car. In car I drop to 15.9 (at the inputs on the amp) Edited January 2, 2014 by SnowDrifter Quote ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillPwn4Food Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Sssooo.... Everyone talking about capacity... Let's throw this out there...What about 16v on super cap banks? Quote Wall build: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/174827-walled-taurus-with-lambo-doors/#entry2571893 real men dont use fuses Neither do moronsSays the guy with lambo doors on his Ford Taurus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillPwn4Food Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 I'll be running 2 B2 zero.5's on cap banks with a singer 16v and 12v alt so I'm in for info. Quote Wall build: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/174827-walled-taurus-with-lambo-doors/#entry2571893 real men dont use fuses Neither do moronsSays the guy with lambo doors on his Ford Taurus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 I'd like to hear as well. I'd very much like to know more and possibly add caps to my turd at sometime!?!? Down for some info for sure. Quote SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillPwn4Food Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 From what I've kind of gathered... Don't quote me on it because it's not exact... But I'd guestimate a cap of 6 2.5v super caps is about equivalent to a d3100. I seen taylorfade run a zero.5 @ 1 ohm on stock electrical and 2 super cap banks with nearly no drop... Since a bank is still a bank, moving up to 16v you shouldn't lose a lot of capacitance should you? since the 2.7v ones are 3000f you should likely GAIN capacitance. Right? Idc either way. I'm doing caps either way. Was just wondering how it is as an alternative to a ton of 16v batteries for everyone else. Quote Wall build: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/174827-walled-taurus-with-lambo-doors/#entry2571893 real men dont use fuses Neither do moronsSays the guy with lambo doors on his Ford Taurus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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