ChevyBoy95 Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Instead of going to mazda forums, how about getting quotes from the companies we use... http://singeralternators.com/ http://www.mechman.com/ http://www.usalternators.com/high-output-alternators.html 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...
Esgedi 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. 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... Care to elaborate? You say that the difference between 500w and 1000w are noticable, but doubling your power nets you a 3dB gain in optimal full sphere directivity conditions before mechanical losses through radiation, which is for all intents and purposed completely inaudible to the human ear. I'd love to learn more. 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...
PinkFreud65 Posted March 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 I've been told there is barely an audible difference between the two. That's about as far as my knowledge goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguels Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 with low wattage systems you might be able to tell.. i went from 500 to 1000 and there was a deference.. when it comes to high power amps 500 watts you wont hear the deference 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...
PinkFreud65 Posted March 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 I'm guessing my best bet is to just say fuck it, try and if it don't work, yiu guys will know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighossf150 Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 I'm lost as to why yall are telling him he needs an alt for a 1500w system, I'd run a decent agn or two and call it a day. But then again I'm not one who freaks the fuck out when voltage drops to 13.0 either. Used to have a loud truck 2009 Corvette Z06, H/C/I, 150 shot, g force tune, 730rwhp/690rwtq 2013 F-150 limited, MPT Tune, leveled on 35"s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Lancos Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 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 THIS* Best statement made so far! Its your car, do what you want. You come here looking for answers and answers you got. Either take this information and put it to use or ignore this information and learn for yourself. Good luck with whatever you do! I'll do body filler all day every day, but this reinforced, fortified fucking kitty hair can kiss my balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotorCityFats13 Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 I'm lost as to why yall are telling him he needs an alt for a 1500w system, I'd run a decent agn or two and call it a day. But then again I'm not one who freaks the fuck out when voltage drops to 13.0 either. personally I think this is the best comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esgedi Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 I'm lost as to why yall are telling him he needs an alt for a 1500w system, I'd run a decent agn or two and call it a day. But then again I'm not one who freaks the fuck out when voltage drops to 13.0 either. personally I think this is the best comment It's a daft comment, because at full output his alternator barely produces enough current to maintain vehicle functions. He's going to fry his alternator AND his battery if he tries to throw even a small system into this car, no question about it. Just drop in a decent AGM or two? Not only will that cost as much if not MORE than a decent alt, but the batteries will die in the first year because they'll be constantly undercharged and sulfonated. I don;t think you grasp how little current his stock alternator is able to produce. 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...
bighossf150 Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 You sure about that? My old system saw under 10v quite a few times and took it like a champ. And lol at thinking you have to spend $600+ for 2 batts, I paid $90 ea for 7 group 34 dekas Used to have a loud truck 2009 Corvette Z06, H/C/I, 150 shot, g force tune, 730rwhp/690rwtq 2013 F-150 limited, MPT Tune, leveled on 35"s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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