Do I have enough power?

[ObTechAudio]

So I just got my SoundQubed (Audioque) 2200.1D and my HDC3 18" Dual 1. I'll be running the amp on a .5 ohm load, which is lower than manufacturer recommendations (1 ohm). So after much research, it appears that running it at .5 ohms is completely fine IF you have upgraded electrical. So, I've upgraded my stock alternator from 80 to 170 amps, XS Power big 3, XS Power D5100R under the hood, and 2 Kinetik HC600s in the trunk. Should that be enough juice to handle the Q1-2200.1 at .5 ohms, which will be around 2,600-2,700 clean rms watts ?

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[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

Get rid of the HC600s and add a group 31 battery to the rear.

 

[ObTechAudio]

What about an XS Power D3400 instead of the 31? Are the HC600s basically worthless or can they serve some purpose?

 

[BoomTaco64]

the HC600s are not worthless at all. as long as they are used in the correct location they are great. within 6' of the amp.

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

Get a volt meter, hooked up at/near the amp and you'll know if what you have is enough. If it's not then upgrade/add batts

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

What about an XS Power D3400 instead of the 31? Are the HC600s basically worthless or can they serve some purpose?

You could. I would just pick up a group 31 deka. Save you a lot of money.

The HC600s aren't worthless. Just tiny little 20AH batteries.