Help: What kind of power supply do I need with this system?

[verb1999]

I don't know much about caps, batteries, extra power, etc., but I'm sure I'll be able to use some with this system I'm about to install. I was hoping you guys could point me in the right direction of what to get, and how much of it.

Part 1 is 6 component speakers. Boton Acoustics, 2 4x6 two way plates, 2 6.5's and 2 1" tweeters. They will be hooked up to an Orion HCCA 150r (400x1 @ 2ohms, 200x2 @ 1ohm). This is a high current amp and draws a lot of power as far as I know, so would that require any kind of cap or extra battery?

Part 2 is 2 subs, 2 15" Orion XTR Pro's, which will be hooked up to an Orion XTR Pro 1000. Dual 4 OHM subs, the amp puts out 1000 watts x 1 @ 1 OHM. Any recommendations for this?

I have collected a few things over the last year or two, one being the Orion MBR-70 multiple battery regulator, the other being a Xstatic Batcap "rechargeable sealed-lead battery" that reads "800 amps for 30 seconds" on the top. A friend gave me that and said when he hooked it up to his old stereo it immediately helped the dimming of dash lights in his car. Would either of these be of use?

In advance, thanks to anyone who takes the time to help me out. This car audio is a very fun hobbie, but is so complex it's hard for me to grasp all aspects of it and have it only be a part time hobbie.

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[bigbirney420 10+ year member]

I ran XTR Pro 1000 and the 90x2 XTR Pro with no problem on stock 105 amp in my Grand prix. It should be just fine with your batcap in your car. if you get a little dimming at high volumes then you can upgrade front battery with Optima or Kinetik, to start.

 

[frzninvt 10+ year member]

Actually, only half of the 150R is high current it is a 225HCCA and an XTR-250 housed in the same chassis. You can only run the XTR-250 side down to 2 ohm stereo, 4 ohm mono but the 225HCCA side is stable to .5 ohm stereo, 1 ohm mono.

The XTR PRO 1000 is a class D amp and is relatively efficient but it can be a power hog if pushed hard especially if loaded down to one ohm.

I would say a minimum of the big three and all 4 gauge wire for power and grounds. Use the extra battery and batcap so you have power reserves available to you.

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

The Batcap 800 will be fine if you have the proper grounds and wiring you won't experience any dimmimg with that setup at all

 

[verb1999]

You're thinking the batcap with the subs, and I should be ok with the HCCA? What if I run the high current part of the amp instead of the high voltage, would adding a cap or something help things run more smoothly, or wouldn't it make a difference?

 

[audiolife 5,000+ posts]

i would go agm under the hood. kinetik, deka or something like that. they wont corrode and lord knows they are better than wet cells

 

[verb1999]

You can safely replace your regular car battery with an AGM? Sorry for all the rookie questions, but hey at least I'm learning here.

Also, any recommendations where to shop for a Kinetik or Deka?

 

[audiolife 5,000+ posts]

yes you can use agm under the hood. i would go local but that is just me.

 

[verb1999]

What kind of stores sell them? I tried to look up a website with a store locator, but was unsuccessful.

 

[audiolife 5,000+ posts]

car audio shops

Sound Waves

6304 HW 10

Ramsey, MN 55303

Phone: (763) 783-5797

Approx. 18.6 Miles

Old Skool Kustoms

106 Walnut St

Montrello, MN 55362

Phone: (763) 295-6824

Approx. 24.57 Miles

Innovative Audio Inc

15895 Hwy 7 East

Hutchison, MN 55350

Phone: (320) 234-6969

Approx. 40.05 Miles

 

[verb1999]

Sweet...thanks man.

 

[Atimm693 10+ year member]

You can buy them online too, IIRC http://www.millionbuy.com has them.

 

[verb1999]

Do I have to buy a specific one to fit in my car? How do I find out which one I need? I drive a 2000 Acura Integra.

 

[audiolife 5,000+ posts]

probably an 1800 or 1400

http://www.kinetikaudio.com/manuals/khccells.pdf