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Does my system have enough power?
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<blockquote data-quote="Chris21206" data-source="post: 8720922" data-attributes="member: 681376"><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Thanks,</p><p></p><p></p><p>My equipment:</p><p>2007 Nissan Xterra</p><p>JVC Touchscreen head unit w/CarPlay</p><p>1 XS Power D3400 (used as starting battery)</p><p>1 XS Power XP950 (second battery in trunk)</p><p>H/O 250AMP Alternator</p><p>1 Rockville 4 Farad Power Capacitor (just using it because why not I had it lying around)</p><p>Big 3 (All wires to amps, batteries, alternator use Sky High 0 gauge wire)</p><p>Sky High</p><p>CT sounds Voltage Meter</p><p>Taramps BASS 8K (8,000W RMS stable at 1 Ohm)</p><p>Taramps DS800x4 2 Ohm (Mids/Highs)</p><p>Infinity Reference Component Speakers 6930 series(2 sets 1 in back, 1 in front)</p><p>2 Sundown X12’s (4OHM subs wired down to 1OHM) in a custom made box tuned to 28-30 ish hz</p><p></p><p>(included in this post are pics of the system)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chris21206, post: 8720922, member: 681376"] 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) [/QUOTE]
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