Do I need to upgrade my alt and battery?

[GuysIGotThis]

Hey guys, I'm no expert in Car audio but I have done a few setups. I recently bought a "big" setup, I'm sure it's pretty small compared to what most people run but I'm just wondering if I'll run into alt & battery issues...

I have a 2007 civic Ex, the stock alternator puts out 90 amps. The battery is bran new (although it's not a yellow top or anything //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif bought the battery before I decided to do the sound system)

Regardless I'll be doing the big three upgrade but I'm actually pretty concerned if I may have gone a little too big.

What i'm running:

Headunit: Pioneer UAE - Car Entertainment, Home Audio & Video, Headphones, DJ Products

Speakers: Car Audio & Video | Visions Electronics

Speaker Amp: Car Audio & Video | Visions Electronics

Subs: Car Audio & Video | Visions Electronics

Sub amp: Car Audio & Video | Visions Electronics

don't judge me on my sub woofer choice, I know it's the dark side.

TL/DR version of specs

Headunit: not sure the draw

Speakers: 75w rms x 4

Subs: 400 rms x 2

Amp 1 70w rms x 4

Amp 2 1000 rms (note I won't be running this full because it's overkill for my subs)

Do you guys think i'm screwed in terms of draw? I really appreciate the insight guys

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[blazian87 10+ year member]

Hey guys, I'm no expert in Car audio but I have done a few setups. I recently bought a "big" setup, I'm sure it's pretty small compared to what most people run but I'm just wondering if I'll run into alt & battery issues...
I have a 2007 civic Ex, the stock alternator puts out 90 amps. The battery is bran new (although it's not a yellow top or anything //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif bought the battery before I decided to do the sound system)

Regardless I'll be doing the big three upgrade but I'm actually pretty concerned if I may have gone a little too big.

What i'm running:

Headunit: Pioneer UAE - Car Entertainment, Home Audio & Video, Headphones, DJ Products

Speakers: Car Audio & Video | Visions Electronics

Speaker Amp: Car Audio & Video | Visions Electronics

Subs: Car Audio & Video | Visions Electronics

Sub amp: Car Audio & Video | Visions Electronics

don't judge me on my sub woofer choice, I know it's the dark side.

TL/DR version of specs

Headunit: not sure the draw

Speakers: 75w rms x 4

Subs: 400 rms x 2

Amp 1 70w rms x 4

Amp 2 1000 rms (note I won't be running this full because it's overkill for my subs)

Do you guys think i'm screwed in terms of draw? I really appreciate the insight guys

Nah you should be fine without a H/O alternator. I think you should upgrade battery though if you're planning to do the big 3. Just see how it performs first with just your stock electrical and use a digital multi-meter to monitor your voltage. As long as you're within 13.8-14.4v you're fine. If it goes to low 12 or even 11's then you need a bigger battery for sure.

Are you gonna be running sealed or ported? You will be better off ported I assure you. I think you need to focus more on install to get the most out of your equipment. Like good 4 gauge OFC wires, proper grounding, speaker placement, sound deadening, custom sub enclosure, tuning, etc..

I personally think you could do better for the money, but to each their own. You could look at the classified section to see what people are offering for your price range. Or even post a WTB thread and people will post their stuff to sell.

 

[blazian87 10+ year member]

Q1-1200D Amplifier It's still on sale for Christmas. Solid amp if you're looking to have some headroom. If you're afraid it will draw too much power, then all you gotta do is lower you gains. Simple as that.

 

[GuysIGotThis]

Yeah no I totally get it guys. I appreciate your advice //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif I actually just built my sub box today and it's ported. I know the stuff isn't the best of the best but it was on sale locally. I live in Canada so a lot of the sound qubed and stuff will kill me if I ship it here //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif but eventually i'm going to get their subs next trip I make to the US