DJ Dat Boi Posted March 9, 2017 Report Posted March 9, 2017 I'm wanting to run a Crescendo Encore 4500 and a Symphony 800.4, but I'm not sure if I'm planning adequately to power this. I've gotten quotes for alts: (all of these are the largest I can fit in my car) Mechman 240, Singer 240, and Apex 320. I want to run either the Mechman or Singer with a D3400 as main battery and a couple XP3000's in the trunk. This is my daily car, so I'm just looking to bump to and from work/school. I've done hours of research, and I've heard people say it's enough and others say you need at least 300+ alt and 4-5 D3100's for this much power. If anyone could give their opinion from experience or knowledge, I would appreciate it.
reedal Posted March 9, 2017 Report Posted March 9, 2017 It's dependent on so much more than just alt and batt. Grounding location, wire used, length of wiring, how hard you push the limits of the amp, or if you're not at all and using headroom, what resistance you're wiring to, and more. There's so many variables that are different in every single install. That's why you will get mixed answers. I say start with what you feel comfortable with and think is enough (the 240a alt and two xp3000's), and if it turns out not to be enough, add more. SMD Tool Map https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/193176-smd-tool-map-new-november-2014/ Build log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/197217-reeds-03-tahoe-hat-sqaq-singer-xs-shca-cockbox-80prs/?page=32
Guest Posted March 9, 2017 Report Posted March 9, 2017 I have encore 4.5k with three yellow top optimas and stock alternator Ive never seen my lights dim but Im wired@2ohm any lower and Id likely have issues
DJ Dat Boi Posted March 10, 2017 Author Report Posted March 10, 2017 8 hours ago, reedal said: It's dependent on so much more than just alt and batt. Grounding location, wire used, length of wiring, how hard you push the limits of the amp, or if you're not at all and using headroom, what resistance you're wiring to, and more. There's so many variables that are different in every single install. That's why you will get mixed answers. I say start with what you feel comfortable with and think is enough (the 240a alt and two xp3000's), and if it turns out not to be enough, add more. That actually makes a lot of sense, I didn't think of that before. I'll take that into consideration from now on. Thanks for the advice
DJ Dat Boi Posted March 10, 2017 Author Report Posted March 10, 2017 8 hours ago, Gunnem said: I have encore 4.5k with three yellow top optimas and stock alternator Ive never seen my lights dim but Im wired@2ohm any lower and Id likely have issues Awesome, glad to hear from someone with experience with the amp. Thank you
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