How To Get More Volts?! Or Do I Need It More To The Q!

[selondontiburon]

Hey every1, i have NOTHING of the power you guys are running, but here goes.

I have x4 12'' Pioneer D4's, running off a JBL GTO 14001e Amplifier, i recently had big power issues, but relized i had to upgrade to 0AWG Everywhere, and last week me and a friend did the famous BIG 3 in 0awg! (Never relized how important that was) got an improvement of around 0.8v.

I sit at 12.8-9v when bass is hitting hard! but after 5 or so mins the volt will slowly go down to around 12.2-3 but will not go no lower (which is good im guessing) But wondering how i can hit volts of more like 13.5-14.0 mark? Am i right in thinking i will have MORE bass? i say this because when im hitting 12.8v the bass hits awsomely!!!! but when its at 12.3 in then feels alot weeker!

I have a 90a Alt and a Optima Yellow top battery! and running 1500wrms.

Thanks!

Edited October 5, 2008 by selondontiburon

[Sampsonite]

You will have more bass. Your amp will put out more wattage, at higher voltages. Hit up Chris @ MLA for an MLA Modual

http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...p?showforum=116

[SJClark09]

maybe get another battery?

[selondontiburon]

I really dont want to have 2 batteries, im not sure why, just wud rather the 1! Ill look into this Module thing, but what about upgrading to a 150a Alt?! What would that do for me?

[Sampsonite]

I really dont want to have 2 batteries, im not sure why, just wud rather the 1! Ill look into this Module thing, but what about upgrading to a 150a Alt?! What would that do for me?

I would definately help!

It depends on the current draw of the amp(s)

I have 6 batteries, a 200 amp alt, and a 50 farad capacitor and I still get HELLA voltage drain.

[selondontiburon]

Jesus 6 Batts! hell with that much lol, im save at well over 12v's tho right?! no danger to my amp im sure. Surely doubling my Alt should help bigtime right?!

[Torres]

no danger in the amps at 12 volts. any lower and it's dangerous. in some setups, it's necessary to have more than one battery whether you would like more or not. if you havent, i'd definitely upgrade your main battery to the absolute biggest battery you can fit in there. look into kinetiks and powermaster batteries.

as for the alt..yes you want to get a bigger alt than stock. that will also help your voltage sit higher. my alt holds me steady at around 14.4 - 14.5 volts

also...what kind of car do you drive?

Edited October 5, 2008 by ExpoSport

[selondontiburon]

I have a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon, when i am NOT playing any bass my volt sits at 14.9!

[missinglink]

I really dont want to have 2 batteries, im not sure why, just wud rather the 1! Ill look into this Module thing, but what about upgrading to a 150a Alt?! What would that do for me?

At 12.9 volts you are discharging that YellowTop. You need to see a minimum of 14.7 volts to properly charge that battery, and higher voltages will not damage it. More batteries will provide longer run times before they are depleted.

With a 90 amp alternator, your available power will be much less than that. Modern fuel injected, computer controlled cars have large power needs. Electric fans, A/C etc. all use power too. With 1500w RMS your power consumption far exceeds your total alternator output. You are running on the battery.

Adding a larger alternator will help some, but 150 amps is not enough to run 1500 watts continously. Many high output alternators have poor output at idle, making it necessary to rev the engine for full output.

If you really want it to hit harder, add a battery & keep them fully charged. When your voltage stays above 14.7 you will see a big difference.

The MLA module is available for some (but not all) cars. Depending on what car you have, it may be the only way to raise the charging voltage to keep you batteries fully charged.

'Link

Edited to add:

Sorry, I type slow. I see now that you have a Hyundai, and that you have a high enough voltage (barely) to maintain the YellowTop. More batteries, more alternator - both good ideas. Once you upgrade the alternator, let us know & we will look at Module options for your upgraded unit.

Edited October 5, 2008 by missinglink

[tacomabanga1986]

i would do another battery anyways, look at stinger, kinetik, or powermaster, not many ppl do optima bats cause there to expensive, my uncle got a $300 optima and it dont work worth a shit and my duralast gold out does it lol, i got a duralast gold under the hood and a stinger sp800 in the back with a 130amp stock alt and my volts dont go under 13.5v when im really jammin, and with the car off my volts dont go under 12.0v at all, what i got system wise is in my sig, ied sudjest(sp) gettin a secondary battery anyways so when u upgrade to bigger amps or what knot u'll have that much more current, its more of a must with 1000wrms and over, all u gotta do is wire it in to ur 0guage power wire and gnd wire u got now, kinda hook it up like a cap but fuse it right at the battery also and u'll be set, hope this helps u out man