LazyAF Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Hi, I drive a 2004 Buick LeSabre with stock alternator and stock electrical wiring. I believe I have finalized my decision on what system I want next, which is either: Option A SCV-1500d + 1 X-12 @ 1 ohm Option B SCV-2000d + 1 Zv4-15 @ 1 ohm Now, here is my predicament. Either way whichever one of these systems I finally decide on, I will most certainly need an upgrade on my electrical system. Being that Option A equates to roughly $850 and Option B equates to roughly $1200, I'm trying to find the best single upgrade I can make to increase my voltage or attempt to make it constant so I don't experience any drop in sound. My total budget was $2000 for this build. I still need a custom box, and probably 0 gauge wire for either option, which probably eliminates Option B, sadly. TL;DR: Best upgrade to keep my voltage high? ^Me irl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gckless Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Option A is the smartest based on what you gave us. But also, why did you decide on those two subs; what are your goals? Why a difference between a 12 and a 15 between the two options? "Clipping" is the biggest forum boner now. It's like witchcraft... it automatically explains just about everything people don't understand. My build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/200295-gckless-2011-chevrolet-impala/ High resolution photos: Gilbert Kless Photography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgrez33 Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 You could probably get away with an upgraded front batt, Current Build: 1999 Tahoe #ComingSoon Previous Build(s): Crossfire Magnum 5k Pontiac G6 GT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy95 Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Hi, I drive a 2004 Buick LeSabre with stock alternator and stock electrical wiring. I believe I have finalized my decision on what system I want next, which is either: Option A SCV-1500d + 1 X-12 @ 1 ohm Option B SCV-2000d + 1 Zv4-15 @ 1 ohm Now, here is my predicament. Either way whichever one of these systems I finally decide on, I will most certainly need an upgrade on my electrical system. Being that Option A equates to roughly $850 and Option B equates to roughly $1200, I'm trying to find the best single upgrade I can make to increase my voltage or attempt to make it constant so I don't experience any drop in sound. My total budget was $2000 for this build. I still need a custom box, and probably 0 gauge wire for either option, which probably eliminates Option B, sadly. TL;DR: Best upgrade to keep my voltage high? Why not do a 1500 w/ the X-15? For 1500w, in reality a nice group 31 in the rear with 1/0 wiring and big 3 should do the trick. Battery will be 250-350 1/0 wire will be like 60-80 With misc. things that leaves you 750+ for a box, and single 12 or 15 boxes if you build it wont cost you more than 75 bucks. So if you can pull it, I would shoot for a HO alt instead of the battery (would be 400-500) and you wouldnt need an extra battery at all if you had a 250+ amp alt. Best Score to Date : 160.5 dB Outlaw (47Hz)[4 XM 15's & 2 Taramps Bass 12k's] BL : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/147800-chevyboy95s-4-15s-7krms-wall-1533-db-on-half-power/YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/hitemwiththeflex/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL.Pantie.Soak Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 I do believe the stock alternators on those vehicles are 105 amp units, I looked online and found 140 amp units available from autozone for $148 after core-charge. It is up to you whether or not it is worth the extra money for 35 amps, anyone else want to chime in about the 105 vs 140? http://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/alternator/duralast-alternator/832343_188586_4451/ Kenwood KVT-614 (4) Marathon 155 AH batts 2/0 OFC SHCA Mechman 370 (2) Audioque 3500.1 (2) AA Mayhem 15s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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