2013 GMC Terrain Installation help!!

[lionel2 10+ year member]

I am having a new head unit, amplifier and single 15 inch sub installed and I need some help. As far as the hardware, its a AVH-X491BHS Head Unit, Kenwood KAC-9106D 2000W max Amp, and an RE Audio SXXv2D4 2000W max sub in a ported box tuned to 32hz. I have a newer battery, stock 155 Amp Alternator. Is my electrical good enough to run the sound system efficiently? Do you think I need a Big Three Upgrade, bigger alternator, or a better battery? I do not pound my system, only normal listening. I was told what I have will be good enough. Just wanted your thoughts or input on what I should do. Thanks.

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[06gtmike 10+ year member]

You'll be fine

 

[Zero_Ohms]

I am having a new head unit, amplifier and single 15 inch sub installed and I need some help. As far as the hardware, its a AVH-X491BHS Head Unit, Kenwood KAC-9106D 2000W max Amp, and an RE Audio SXXv2D4 2000W max sub in a ported box tuned to 32hz. I have a newer battery, stock 155 Amp Alternator. Is my electrical good enough to run the sound system efficiently? Do you think I need a Big Three Upgrade, bigger alternator, or a better battery? I do not pound my system, only normal listening. I was told what I have will be good enough. Just wanted your thoughts or input on what I should do. Thanks.

Little advice. Max power ratings mean nothing. The number your looking for is RMS. The amp you have puts out 500 watts at 4 ohms and 1000 watts at 2 ohms. 4 AWG wire is recommended for that amp. You shouldn't need to upgrade anything.

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[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

Little advice. Max power ratings mean nothing. The number your looking for is RMS. The amp you have puts out 500 watts at 4 ohms and 1000 watts at 2 ohms. 4 AWG wire is recommended for that amp. You shouldn't need to upgrade anything.

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Hope nobody here takes your advice.

Stock electrical is just that. Whenever audio anything gets involved/installed, your electrical, battery and alt will start straining for more of a current load to that new amp you just got.

OP, I would def do the big three. This will not only make your stock electrical a little stronger but you might notice an increase in volume, more bass, and headlights from dimming.