afrakes Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 In my buddys install we are working on, we wanted to run the 5k. Problem is, this is also a speed oriented car with the audio being secondary on the list of priorities. This won't be a daily driver by any means. Anyways, we are working with the restriction of an upgraded alt and and upgraded starter battery and nothing more (batt mounted in trunk). That being said, we thought the 3.5k may be less strenuous on the electrical. I just noticed the 3.5k is capable of 5,100 watts at 18 volts. My question is if we get an externally regulated alt and a 16v battery, will running the amp at a higher voltage cause more electrical strain then running the same amp at say 14.4 volts (12 volt battery)? Quote Vehicle: 2014 GMC Sierra 2500HD WT Head Unit: Pioneer DEH- Mids/Highs: Focal Integration ISC 165’s (front) Subs/Amps: TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afrakes Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 In my buddys install we are working on, we wanted to run the 5k. Problem is, this is also a speed oriented car with the audio being secondary on the list of priorities. This won't be a daily driver by any means. Anyways, we are working with the restriction of an upgraded alt and and upgraded starter battery and nothing more (batt mounted in trunk). That being said, we thought the 3.5k may be less strenuous on the electrical. I just noticed the 3.5k is capable of 5,100 watts at 18 volts. My question is if we get an externally regulated alt and a 16v battery, will running the amp at a higher voltage cause more electrical strain then running the same amp at say 14.4 volts (12 volt battery)? Quote Vehicle: 2014 GMC Sierra 2500HD WT Head Unit: Pioneer DEH- Mids/Highs: Focal Integration ISC 165’s (front) Subs/Amps: TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguels Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 you will need at least 2 more batteries.. 16v batteries have much less reserve than a 12v battery.. Quote my logshttp://www.stevemead...-my-new-set-up/my blow through loghttp://www.stevemead...future-updates/ 96 ss http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/164094-96-impala-ss-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afrakes Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 you will need at least 2 more batteries.. 16v batteries have much less reserve than a 12v battery.. ah, ok. Thanks for the quick reply. Looks like we r sticking with 12 volt. Quote Vehicle: 2014 GMC Sierra 2500HD WT Head Unit: Pioneer DEH- Mids/Highs: Focal Integration ISC 165’s (front) Subs/Amps: TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanSierra Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Is there going to be a 2 or 4 channel for mids and highs? If so, most don't like high voltage like that and will burn up. So you'd almost need to have a 12V system, and a 16V stand alone system. Quote Im not the one you want to try to troll. Just a fyi for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRON Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 I think it you be the same strain. The important bit it to provide enough current (amps) for a large amplifier. If you can only supply a 3.5k with 100a on a 12v it won't do 3500w Same with a 16v setup. Give it 100a on 16v and it still wont do 3500w...it might a get a few more than the 12v system but the demand is still present. 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...
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