Would this power supply work for home?

[jk13]

But the head unit shouldn't be drawing anywhere near its fuse rating if using an external amp, no? Just sending a low level signal to the amp.

True. But because you don't know what it will draw running that way I meant it as a safety measure. (Really as a general rule for other people reading).

And I would still add a small battery as a buffer. Power supplies--like alternators--do better running steady loads rather than hi/low draw fast cycles.

[loudNlow87]

But the head unit shouldn't be drawing anywhere near its fuse rating if using an external amp, no? Just sending a low level signal to the amp.

True. But because you don't know what it will draw running that way I meant it as a safety measure. (Really as a general rule for other people reading).

And I would still add a small battery as a buffer. Power supplies--like alternators--do better running steady loads rather than hi/low draw fast cycles.

Alrighty.. Thanks. I may give the xbox supply a shot at first on just the headunit. That may be loud enough, I'll have to see. What kinda of battery you think would suffice? I'd like it all to be contained within the box.

[john253a]

Have you looked at plate amps or receiver amps

You can some real cheap

And just design you box round the amp

I like t-line boxes for home as the power input is low keeping the amp cost low

[xNewbx]

I use the same power supply and my HT is loud as can be lol. It gets warm after an hour of play, but has never gotten hot.