Wicks Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 A manufacturer will give a specified range to operate their device in. As long as you stay in that range, then the product should work as advertised for its specific design life. Keep in mind, as I mentioned above, some voltage meters may not pick up peak drops so the amp could be subjected to lower voltages then the user realizes. Most modern amplifiers will have regulated power supplies which means that if the voltage drops, the input current will rise to allow the amplifier's power supply to stay constant. With increased current comes increased heat (P=I^2*R). Heat loss would increase with the square of the current. Increased heat inside of an amplifier will take an effect on the aging of its internal components, specifically the electrolytic capacitors. Therefore in general, its best to keep the amp as cool as possible. Of course, if an amplifier is rated down to 10V, it wont blow if you run it at 9.9V. The manufacturer will have some design margin in the product for reliability. But the further you push the limits, the faster the device will wear out and fail. Wick's you're the best.. Nah........ I just deal with electronic specs a lot so I tend to think about things technically. This post sent with 100% recycled electrons. 2004 BMW M3Mechman 280A 2 - XS Power XP30001 - XS Power D375 500F of Maxwell SuperCaps (soon to be 1000F) iPadMini2Dash mounted O-scopeAudison bitOne (Remote DRC MP) Highs Amp - PPI Art A404 Hertz HSK130 (HSK165 waiting...) DC Audio DC9.0K 2- DC Audio XL12m2LEGAL - 147.3dB @ 41Hz OUTLAW - 150.2dB @ 45Hz OUTLAW - 145.7dB @ 30Hz JUNE 2014 SOTM WINNER 2014 COLORADO PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER SOTM BUILD:http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/141656-wicks-e46-m3-build-bass-turbo-button-and-a-big-new-addition/page-68#entry2802026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baaudio Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 i happily drop to high 11s full tilt giving demos. dem lows draw some serious current! Team NWSPL baaudio Build Log 2001 GMC Sierra walkthrough 4 Mechman Elite 370s, 10 AGM batteries, 3 Crossfire XS v2 18s, Crossfire 8k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Knock Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 i happily drop to high 11s full tilt giving demos. dem lows draw some serious current! you are naughty to your amp and alt! XD if the car doesn't stall, you have enough voltage. DEH-6400BT BC3500D on 2 x 12" Lanzar Opti1233d QBOMB 4.5cu 1/0 awg, Lanzar AMPKIT0 Singer 275 + LCAKT50DBL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 I never let mine go below 13v Maybe your not making any power? Or do you have trips/quads ? SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolitskasey Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Mine doesn't go below 13.0 but also doesn't go higher then 13.7, stupid voltage regulator. I need a MLA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 i happily drop to high 11s full tilt giving demos. dem lows whale calls draw some serious current! ~~~~~~~~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...
baaudio Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 havent damaged an amp yet from low voltage. my alts may hate me but they bounce right back from that load. having a 370 and 270 is a BIG help!! but my 12 wet group 31s are killing me... hoping to throw 12 34 agms in soon then 6 more.... 18 34s should be good Team NWSPL baaudio Build Log 2001 GMC Sierra walkthrough 4 Mechman Elite 370s, 10 AGM batteries, 3 Crossfire XS v2 18s, Crossfire 8k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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