Subwoofers, Amps, Alternators, Batteries, Etc.

[RyanJ]

Hey there,

So I've asked a few questions about some alternators, subs, amps, etc. but I am still a little bit confused. I have read on this forum for a good time now, but I still have some questions. I am going to get 2 Fi BL's fully stocked running on a Soundstream TX12600D amp. People told me I need an alternator.. Which I totally do not want to buy. Like, I really do not want to purchase one and install it. Is there ANY, and when I say ANY, I mean ANY other way I could use this set-up without purchasing an alternator. Like extra batteries? My friend has 2 15's running 2.6k watts, and he has had them for a year and a half now, no alternator, no batteries, just subs and amp, and it slaps and is still running fine. Can I do that with these subs and amp? I know there are some risks, but whats the WORST outcome of not having an alternator and batteries? Thank you.

-Jin

[TeamHT]

It is not required to upgrade the alternator...just one of the best ways to create stable voltage. You can if you desire create a large battery bank but realize a stock alternator won't charge too well, and it can be more work and more expensive to go that route. Why are you opposed to an upgraded alternator?

And I am really sketch about your friends system pulling 2600watts on stock electrical with no issues. I am guessing he really isn't pulling the rated power. Understand...amps don't create power out of air and fart, takes power to make power

[RyanJ]

Well, I am 15 years old, about to get my first car. And I know you guys are probably thinking, "Typical Teenager that doesn't know what hes doing". Haha well, its true. But I love bass and music, and getting 1,000$ for the subs + amp is already hard enough, so I really have no desire to try and get another 300$ to get an alternator. So, money is an issue, and just having it installed and all that is just, difficult for me. If I have those 2 Fi bl's in a Honda Accord, running on THAT amp, will it last ? I mean, sure everybody has a risk of the sub blowing, or the amp overheating and dying, but I mean, will it last with a stock alternator?

[Guest]

that amp is rated for 2kw at 1 ohm, 250amp fuse so it sounds legit. 2600 at .5 though but i dont recommend that.

you should be ok but just watch the voltage. im running a 1600rms amplifier and a 200rms amplifier and i drop down to the low 12's (70 amp alt stock) easily but im OCD about voltage so yesterday i ordered a 165 amp alt. should be here soon.

[RyanJ]

that amp is rated for 2kw at 1 ohm, 250amp fuse so it sounds legit. 2600 at .5 though but i dont recommend that.

you should be ok but just watch the voltage. im running a 1600rms amplifier and a 200rms amplifier and i drop down to the low 12's (70 amp alt stock) easily but im OCD about voltage so yesterday i ordered a 165 amp alt. should be here soon.

Okay wait what? Haha, honestly, all I understood in that was it sounds legit which is a good thing. But what do you mean "2600 at .5 though but I dont recommend that". Does that mean, I get those 2 Fi BL's running that same amp or get a different amp? haha, sorry and thank you