TRON Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Nice, only problem is that Sky High 1/0 is bigger than 1/0. Which is a good thing. Quote Avalanche Alpine Type S comps Alpine Type S 10'' Alpine MPR-F300 Alpine MRX-M50 Mechamn 270 XS Power d3400s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ18 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Also in my first test, I was using all 14 batteries. With a solid electrical setup behind it, there was only a 2w difference in the bare copper being stuffed into the amp vs the 1/0 input. When I cut the bank in half to simulate a lesser, more realistic charging system that would be in a vehicle with a 3500w amp, that is when I got these results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ18 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Nice, only problem is that Sky High 1/0 is bigger than 1/0. Which is a good thing. I was using Sky High 1/0 for these tests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRON Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Actually the amount of current that it sucked seems really high. Why 400a? Isn't it supposed to be fused for 300a? Quote Avalanche Alpine Type S comps Alpine Type S 10'' Alpine MPR-F300 Alpine MRX-M50 Mechamn 270 XS Power d3400s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ18 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Actually the amount of current that it sucked seems really high. Why 400a? Isn't it supposed to be fused for 300a? The amperage readings are not 100% accurate. The clamp is set on peak hold. So it reads the entire time the test is being run. The Dyno stops reading at clipping. The amp may still be putting out power into clipping and the clamp still reading current being drawn, but the dyno has stopped reading power at the point the clipping occurs. The only way to get a 100% accurate reading would to have a dcA clamp built into the dyno pulling that reading at the same exact time as it is pulling the rest of its readings. I would be willing to send my dyno back to D'Amore to be modded if something like this were ever able to be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRON Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Actually the amount of current that it sucked seems really high. Why 400a? Isn't it supposed to be fused for 300a? The amperage readings are not 100% accurate. The clamp is set on peak hold. So it reads the entire time the test is being run. The Dyno stops reading at clipping. The amp may still be putting out power into clipping and the clamp still reading current being drawn, but the dyno has stopped reading power at the point the clipping occurs. The only way to get a 100% accurate reading would to have a dcA clamp built into the dyno pulling that reading at the same exact time as it is pulling the rest of its readings. I would be willing to send my dyno back to D'Amore to be modded if something like this were ever able to be done. Wonder If it pulls the same or less on a dynamic run? The pure sine wave is definitely a lot of work for it. Quote Avalanche Alpine Type S comps Alpine Type S 10'' Alpine MPR-F300 Alpine MRX-M50 Mechamn 270 XS Power d3400s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsoundguy Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Well then take a set of 1/0 to 4 gauge and put them on and try. see what that does. Quote 80prs Arc Audio Xdi 1200.6 (using active crossovers) Freaking awesome amplifier Incriminator IA 10.1 Focal PS 130v 5.25 (doors) 4" Faital pro Neo (kick panels) 3" Faital pro Neo and focal tweets( dash) DC Audio level 3 12" custom box designed by joex built by me AGM front, XS 750SE batteries rear DC 180 alt 99 Toyota Tacoma extra cab http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/179476-my-small-build-turned-into-the-ongoing-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ18 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Actually the amount of current that it sucked seems really high. Why 400a? Isn't it supposed to be fused for 300a? The amperage readings are not 100% accurate. The clamp is set on peak hold. So it reads the entire time the test is being run. The Dyno stops reading at clipping. The amp may still be putting out power into clipping and the clamp still reading current being drawn, but the dyno has stopped reading power at the point the clipping occurs. The only way to get a 100% accurate reading would to have a dcA clamp built into the dyno pulling that reading at the same exact time as it is pulling the rest of its readings. I would be willing to send my dyno back to D'Amore to be modded if something like this were ever able to be done. Wonder If it pulls the same or less on a dynamic run? The pure sine wave is definitely a lot of work for it. Clamp doesnt read fast enough to keep up with the sample rate of dynamic testing. Well then take a set of 1/0 to 4 gauge and put them on and try. see what that does. Sold my last set that I had in stock. I am waiting for my next batch to be delivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROLEXrifleman Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Excellent video. Love the testing of meticulous details like this! 1 Quote Rolex you sicken me. Just let me finish my pie ~ Juice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neckbeard Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 I love how the amp dyno can shut down someone's bullshit theory real quick lol You have me convinced, Dual inputs it is Quote Build log, Super slow!!: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/168096-slow-neckbeards-1970-opel-gt/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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