wiring another amp
#1
wiring another amp
i'm going to get at some point a 600 w 4 channel amp. now, i'm shortly putting in an 1800 watt amp with 2 kicker comps. I wondered how i would install the other amp into the system. the RCA cables wouldn't be a problem, the soundstorm amp i have has an output so that would be easy but my questions are these:
1)how do i get battery power to the second amp
2)should i get a capacitor to prevent my headlights dimming
side question
what is a farad on a capacitor and how many do i really need
1)how do i get battery power to the second amp
2)should i get a capacitor to prevent my headlights dimming
side question
what is a farad on a capacitor and how many do i really need
#2
Originally Posted by sslkickers
i'm going to get at some point a 600 w 4 channel amp. now, i'm shortly putting in an 1800 watt amp with 2 kicker comps. I wondered how i would install the other amp into the system. the RCA cables wouldn't be a problem, the soundstorm amp i have has an output so that would be easy but my questions are these:
1)how do i get battery power to the second amp
2)should i get a capacitor to prevent my headlights dimming
side question
what is a farad on a capacitor and how many do i really need
1)how do i get battery power to the second amp
2)should i get a capacitor to prevent my headlights dimming
side question
what is a farad on a capacitor and how many do i really need
2. This depends on your current electrical system. It looks like you are using really big amps, unless you are refering to their MAX power ratings. But generally our Hondas have dinky alternators, so any strain on them will cause your lights to start blinking. You can try using a cap, general rule is 1 farad per 1k watts. Some have good success, others dont. If you can afford it, buying a high-output alternator and another battery is a much better solution.
#3
Originally Posted by WiLL
If you can afford it, buying a high-output alternator and another battery is a much better solution.
another battery? hm, where would you put that? also what do alternators cost?
#4
Originally Posted by sslkickers
2)i was talking about max power. rms for those are 75 rms for the fosgate and 380 for the soundstorm.
another battery? hm, where would you put that? also what do alternators cost?
another battery? hm, where would you put that? also what do alternators cost?
You can put another battery in the trunk. A high-output alternator for a Honda would be around $200-250. And looking at the RMS ratings for the amps, you probably dont need a high-output alternator if you current electrical system is in good condition.