Csprak1990 Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 So im about to get that tax back and have set a budget build. Vehicle is 2000 Accord SE 2.4l, budget is 1,500 bucks. I'd basically would like to know what to expect out of items being purchased and would like to know what to expect as far as output. Just rough idea, not needing pin point accuracy. These are the items im purchasing price and all. Brz2100.1d 219.99, 4 SD E10v2s about $440.00, khc2000 $209.99, 30-35ft of 0 ga welding cable $88.00, terminal accessories $90.00, powermax 200amp HO alt $180.00, and a built spec ported enclosure from high output enclosures of nashville for $250.00. 20ft sky high 8 ga speaker cable $30-40 bucks. My questions are, 1. Will the electrical be enough to feel worry free of constant maintenance ( big 3 done with 0 ga ofc, stock interstate battery up front) 2. Would all these items be worth the cost 3. If this was your 1,500 budget what would you guys do different. Any input will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broke_Audio_Addict Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 1. I wouldn't run that alt, buy a good one. other than that your electrical should be fine. 2. We can't decide what's worth it to you. 3. Everybody would do something different with any budget, people have different taste. That being said a lot of people's definition of "music" is a clipped 30 hz sine wave with some 80 IQ knuckle head grunting about committing crimes and his genitals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csprak1990 Posted February 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Been lookin at mechman and dc alternators but them guys are expensive. 2. Worth it to me means would there be any other brand more efficient to what I'm trying to do, want to run 2000 clean rms ( using hifonics amp, rhetorical i know ) but I've heard good things about them on proper electrical. I'm personally looking for highest output for the dollar. Power may be dirty but is what I can afford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broke_Audio_Addict Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 They are expensive for a reason. That being said a lot of people's definition of "music" is a clipped 30 hz sine wave with some 80 IQ knuckle head grunting about committing crimes and his genitals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csprak1990 Posted February 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 And as far as what others would do, just want others to imagine if this was the scenario and they were trying to go for max output for 1500 what items i maybe do not know about. But any and all help is greatly welcomed thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csprak1990 Posted February 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 So if I went with either or alternator would it really make that much of a difference compared to the powermax alternator even though the current draw isn't too high being 200amp. I've ran the 2k on stock alt no prob for a year so something a lil better is better then nothing. And if the answer is yes get good alternator dc or mechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkippyJ Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 If you are going to go cheap on something, don't make it something that leaves you stranded when it fails. You an drive home with all of your audio shit blown. You can pull over and wait when a cheap ass alt fails. F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csprak1990 Posted February 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Ahh nice point, so sonicelectronix has 260 amp alt for 399.99 its a mechman alternator, is there any other underground brand that may be cheaper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwolf2 Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 If I was you, I'd buy one thing at a time when you can afford to. Starting with the alternator. Mechman, DC, Singer, etc. There's no way to get a proper quality alternator cheap, that's why you don't see everyone doing it. I mean, I'd love to not have to spend 500 bucks on an alternator for my truck and get the same performance... Just not gonna happen though. I find if I do that, I think less about how much I'm spending in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockFord_Expedition Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Been lookin at mechman and dc alternators but them guys are expensive. 2. Worth it to me means would there be any other brand more efficient to what I'm trying to do, want to run 2000 clean rms ( using hifonics amp, rhetorical i know ) but I've heard good things about them on proper electrical. I'm personally looking for highest output for the dollar. Power may be dirty but is what I can afford. You contradict yourself. One thing I have learned is tat cheap gear is more expensive in the long run because you either keep buying stuff that goes out because of it, or you end up buying good gear in the long run anyways. Better off just buying the good stuff to begin with and be done except for when you want to get louder. Old School/New School RF Build March 2015 SOTM Winner How to crimp large wire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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