PinkFreud65 Posted March 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Um...so....what? Lol I haven't found a HO alt for my car that's anywhere near being cheap....under $300. What would I need to run a 1kw? 120A? Lots of stuff here, lots of confusion lol thanks though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotorCityFats13 Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 125 would be a good start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkFreud65 Posted March 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 So, after searching mazda forums and the interwebs, a single 170A alt...IS $600 WHAT?!?!?!? I'm not spending THAT much on an alt! Maybe if I was into comps, but for my daily setup? FUCK THAT! Now what? Can I or can't I run 1kw? I'm learning that there isn't much of an audible difference between 500w and 1000w...so if it's not worth it I'll go with 500w, and beat the hell out of one 12 as best I can with 500w. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy95 Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 So, after searching mazda forums and the interwebs, a single 170A alt...IS $600 WHAT?!?!?!? I'm not spending THAT much on an alt! Maybe if I was into comps, but for my daily setup? FUCK THAT! Now what? Can I or can't I run 1kw? I'm learning that there isn't much of an audible difference between 500w and 1000w...so if it's not worth it I'll go with 500w, and beat the hell out of one 12 as best I can with 500w. There will be a definitive difference between 500w and 1000w. If it was the difference between 7000w and 7500w, no, probably nothing really noticeable. 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...
PinkFreud65 Posted March 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 From what I understand, it's around a 3dB increase....so, if that's the case, it's not worth the $600 for an alt that will push 1000w, or 3dB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masterbasser Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 put it in with voltage meter and go from there Kenwood excelon ddx795 3 370 amp CES alternators (audio side only) McLaren dome tweeters Crescendo 6.5 ultra neos NVX JAD800.4 4 PA x4 SPL 18's 4 Digital Designs m5's at .7 ohms each 2 K2 80 ah lithiums 3 group 31 agms Ledglow million color (12 piece) 2007 Yukon xl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy95 Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 From what I understand, it's around a 3dB increase....so, if that's the case, it's not worth the $600 for an alt that will push 1000w, or 3dB. No, that is a THEORETICAL number. And an alt isn't 600 for your mazda... 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...
Miguels Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 $600 is still cheaper than 2 batteries amp replacements and alternator for every time it burns out because you cant provide the power it needs.. less amperage makes the amp run hotter.. low voltage = clipping= burnt subs.. you do the math and figure out whats cheaper a $600 alternator or the equipment you have to replace 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...
Esgedi Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Um...so....what? Lol I haven't found a HO alt for my car that's anywhere near being cheap....under $300. What would I need to run a 1kw? 120A? Lots of stuff here, lots of confusion lol thanks thoug We'll allocate 50a for vehicle functions. (1000/12)*1.6)+50 IMO, a minimum of 183.3A cold rating at idle. Email all the big companies and get quotes. Don't trust a shop but you personally just smoked two decks, makes sense. 03' Trailblazer LTDayton Designer 6.5"s & Silkie tweetersDayton Audio Ultimax 18"Pioneer 9601 & 8604XS Power D34002 runs 1/0Singer 250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguels Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 id do a 200a alternator.. you gotta pay to play if you dont want to spend to keep your equipment happy then car audio is not for you 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...
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