Amp recommendation
#1
Amp recommendation
Hi guys,
I have been out of the car audio scene for to long and am looking to build what will probably be my last system. I have alot of stuff left over from other systems over the years and am wanting to put it to use. It will consist be 2 sets of Kicker QS65.2 which the rms is 100 watts per corner. I have a PPI sedona, but think it's a little light for the job. Any recommendations on a quality 4x100 amp would be great.
My sub will be a single SWR-1023D 10" Alpine dual 2 ohm voice coils, driven by my old school soundstream reference 6.0 class A amp at 1 ohm mono and 600 watts. My next question is will this setup be to much for the alternator and battery in my STi? My last system was in my diesel pickup with dual batteries and a huge factory alternator, so the load was never a problem.
Thanks,
Derek
I have been out of the car audio scene for to long and am looking to build what will probably be my last system. I have alot of stuff left over from other systems over the years and am wanting to put it to use. It will consist be 2 sets of Kicker QS65.2 which the rms is 100 watts per corner. I have a PPI sedona, but think it's a little light for the job. Any recommendations on a quality 4x100 amp would be great.
My sub will be a single SWR-1023D 10" Alpine dual 2 ohm voice coils, driven by my old school soundstream reference 6.0 class A amp at 1 ohm mono and 600 watts. My next question is will this setup be to much for the alternator and battery in my STi? My last system was in my diesel pickup with dual batteries and a huge factory alternator, so the load was never a problem.
Thanks,
Derek
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I got a 140 amp alternator from HIGH OUTPUT 140 AMP SUBARU ALTERNATOR - HIGH OUTPUT ALTERNATORS FOR SUBARU and it seems to be working out pretty well. The stock alternator is 75 amps. If you have the money and want a quality alternator, check out DC Power https://www.dcpowerinc.com/.
As for a 4 channel amp... I'm running an Alpine PDX-F4. Decent amp for the money, does everything I wanted it to do, sounds good, and fits nicely under my seat. Also check out Audison amps.
As for a 4 channel amp... I'm running an Alpine PDX-F4. Decent amp for the money, does everything I wanted it to do, sounds good, and fits nicely under my seat. Also check out Audison amps.
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I would say screw the alternator get an extra stinger battery, talk to Failure on the board here he will point you to the correct direction and has a hook up through all pro audio.
Amp wise for speakers I like the Alpine PDX series but there's definitely more out there.
Amp wise for speakers I like the Alpine PDX series but there's definitely more out there.
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I've run kickers in most of my systems and never had problems...like the adjustable controls on the amp too
And my wrx would get dim lights too...I had 1000 watt amp, infinity fronts and a 10" jl, stock alternator with a kragen special battery haha
My girlfriends 2.5i has stock speakers, a 4-500 watt amp and a pioneer 10" and it never dims even when slappin the sub hard (subaru oem battery/alt)
Both cars have alpine head units
I wonder what the threshold is before it starts to overload and dim the headlights when the sub hits
And my wrx would get dim lights too...I had 1000 watt amp, infinity fronts and a 10" jl, stock alternator with a kragen special battery haha
My girlfriends 2.5i has stock speakers, a 4-500 watt amp and a pioneer 10" and it never dims even when slappin the sub hard (subaru oem battery/alt)
Both cars have alpine head units
I wonder what the threshold is before it starts to overload and dim the headlights when the sub hits
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I've run kickers in most of my systems and never had problems...like the adjustable controls on the amp too
And my wrx would get dim lights too...I had 1000 watt amp, infinity fronts and a 10" jl, stock alternator with a kragen special battery haha
My girlfriends 2.5i has stock speakers, a 4-500 watt amp and a pioneer 10" and it never dims even when slappin the sub hard (subaru oem battery/alt)
Both cars have alpine head units
I wonder what the threshold is before it starts to overload and dim the headlights when the sub hits
And my wrx would get dim lights too...I had 1000 watt amp, infinity fronts and a 10" jl, stock alternator with a kragen special battery haha
My girlfriends 2.5i has stock speakers, a 4-500 watt amp and a pioneer 10" and it never dims even when slappin the sub hard (subaru oem battery/alt)
Both cars have alpine head units
I wonder what the threshold is before it starts to overload and dim the headlights when the sub hits
#10
I've run kickers in most of my systems and never had problems...like the adjustable controls on the amp too
And my wrx would get dim lights too...I had 1000 watt amp, infinity fronts and a 10" jl, stock alternator with a kragen special battery haha
My girlfriends 2.5i has stock speakers, a 4-500 watt amp and a pioneer 10" and it never dims even when slappin the sub hard (subaru oem battery/alt)
Both cars have alpine head units
I wonder what the threshold is before it starts to overload and dim the headlights when the sub hits
And my wrx would get dim lights too...I had 1000 watt amp, infinity fronts and a 10" jl, stock alternator with a kragen special battery haha
My girlfriends 2.5i has stock speakers, a 4-500 watt amp and a pioneer 10" and it never dims even when slappin the sub hard (subaru oem battery/alt)
Both cars have alpine head units
I wonder what the threshold is before it starts to overload and dim the headlights when the sub hits
I'm running a PDX 1.600 on a 10W7 sub, vpower f-250 (cheater amp) with 4gauge all the way back on a older model yellow optima with no problems, 2 farad cap which doesn't really help with the dimmer but with sub hits it does. If its the correct battery it should be able to cover your sound system. But obviously demanding songs do at a higher volume.
#11
I think you only need to do big 3 to run your system. As for the Earthquake amp I'm the one selling it .
5 channel Amp EarthquakeSound
5-channel: 4x100W @ 4ohm or 2 ohm and 1X300W @ 4ohm and 1X600W @ 2ohm.
5 channel Amp EarthquakeSound
5-channel: 4x100W @ 4ohm or 2 ohm and 1X300W @ 4ohm and 1X600W @ 2ohm.
Last edited by klenboy; 01-21-2012 at 09:42 AM.
#12
I think you only need to do big 3 to run your system. As for the Earthquake amp I'm the one selling it .
5 channel Amp EarthquakeSound
5-channel: 4x100W @ 4ohm or 2 ohm and 1X300W @ 4ohm and 1X600W @ 2ohm.
5 channel Amp EarthquakeSound
5-channel: 4x100W @ 4ohm or 2 ohm and 1X300W @ 4ohm and 1X600W @ 2ohm.
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I run a 1100.2 watt sub amp and a 600 watt 4 channel on stock wrx alternator and red top optima battery. No dimming. 4 gauge wires for both. I work in car audio so let me know if you need any advice.
#15
Been running the 140amp alternator since my engine rebuild and no more power cut off from the stereo system. No problems at all! Back in the day, recoiling alternators were the expensive route, but now they are very very decently priced. If you don't want to go that route, you can always go get an extra battery....... or a cap.