Chris21206
CarAudio.com Newbie
Hi, I’m new to this forum but I’m just starting to get into car audio and I’ve purchased my first big system. I have concerns that the installer that I go to has my subs on too big of an amp (sundown x12’s are rated at 1500W RMS), and secondly, that my voltage drop is too low and I’m damaging my system. I start the car at around 14.4 volts, and the lowest I’ll drop with the subs (right before clipping) is 12.4-12.6 volts. This amp is clipping very easily. I wonder if it’s due to a lack of electrical? Do I need more? Everyone says sundown takes more than rated power but is 8K too much? I don’t notice the subs getting hot unless they’ve been playing for 30 minutes to 1 hour straight. Just looking for any advice in general about the system. I’m only 18, and new to car audio.
Thanks,
My equipment:
2007 Nissan Xterra
JVC Touchscreen head unit w/CarPlay
1 XS Power D3400 (used as starting battery)
1 XS Power XP950 (second battery in trunk)
H/O 250AMP Alternator
1 Rockville 4 Farad Power Capacitor (just using it because why not I had it lying around)
Big 3 (All wires to amps, batteries, alternator use Sky High 0 gauge wire)
Sky High
CT sounds Voltage Meter
Taramps BASS 8K (8,000W RMS stable at 1 Ohm)
Taramps DS800x4 2 Ohm (Mids/Highs)
Infinity Reference Component Speakers 6930 series(2 sets 1 in back, 1 in front)
2 Sundown X12’s (4OHM subs wired down to 1OHM) in a custom made box tuned to 28-30 ish hz
(included in this post are pics of the system)
Thanks,
My equipment:
2007 Nissan Xterra
JVC Touchscreen head unit w/CarPlay
1 XS Power D3400 (used as starting battery)
1 XS Power XP950 (second battery in trunk)
H/O 250AMP Alternator
1 Rockville 4 Farad Power Capacitor (just using it because why not I had it lying around)
Big 3 (All wires to amps, batteries, alternator use Sky High 0 gauge wire)
Sky High
CT sounds Voltage Meter
Taramps BASS 8K (8,000W RMS stable at 1 Ohm)
Taramps DS800x4 2 Ohm (Mids/Highs)
Infinity Reference Component Speakers 6930 series(2 sets 1 in back, 1 in front)
2 Sundown X12’s (4OHM subs wired down to 1OHM) in a custom made box tuned to 28-30 ish hz
(included in this post are pics of the system)
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