Kinetik power cells?

[M@nJo 10+ year member]

I'm a bit confused on how these power cells work. I read here that some of the larger sized ones can be used as a single/primary battery (under the hood/OE replacement) whereas the smaller ones can be used as secondary (possibly in the trunk) to help save the electrical system. The company claims they are 100x the capacitor but at the same time, call it a battery. Are these things strictly auxiliary material meant for car audio electrical (like optima yellow top) or a starting battery w/luxury that offers high amperage for your car audio needs?

I have an Honda Civic and it uses the OEM 70A alternator. I used to run a capacitor to help solve my dimming issues and these really caught my attention. I'm also running an Optima yellow top (size 34...the next size larger over the OEM 51 size) under the hood to save my electrical system. I would love to run a huge sub amp setup (2000wrms) if I can get away doing so with the "Big-3" upgrade and a Kinetik HC600 mounted in my trunk.

Click to read more...

 

[Fender5 10+ year member]

i would go with the hc1400+ in the trunk

im using the HC600 though but my setup is not 2000W RMS. and the Accord alt is 90A.

 

[audiolife 5,000+ posts]

http://www.kinetikaudio.com/faq.asp

 

[Lakota 5,000+ posts]

They're decent.

 

[M@nJo 10+ year member]

as far as help saving the electrical system goes, is it a good investment?

 

[Pioneer~Saturn 5,000+ posts]

Ive had my HC1400 under my hood for quite a while now and it has been great

 

[Enellz 10+ year member]

I love mine couldn't be happier. However to get 2000rms an HC600 won't do. But alot of people like powermasters here more than anything.

 

[SPL Blazer 10+ year member]

I'd say go with the HC1400 or larger in the trunk, that should be fine for a 2000 watt system. A larger one might actually help you get the full 2000 watts from the amp too.

 

[dbeez 5,000+ posts]

If you want to save some cash deka intimidator is the way to go 9a31

 

[DBBOOM 10+ year member]

They are a good product, i'd go with Powermaster if it was my choice though.

 

[audiolife 5,000+ posts]

i know a couple people who actually switched back to kinetik after having PM...

 

[Lakota 5,000+ posts]

I'm switching to Batcap.

 

[Notloud00 10+ year member]

I'm switching to Batcap.

prolly cuz they are better for burps correct?

 

[Lakota 5,000+ posts]

prolly cuz they are better for burps correct?

Everyone says they are and I've been given the chance to join their team and get discounts. The Kinetiks work well for slower discharges, lesser demanding discharges. However, they're nothing special when it comes to burping.

 

[slickpulla1582 10+ year member]

It really depends on your game plan. You say 2k watts. What is your goal? Daily driver? Competition (30 seconds runs or 3-5second burps). Obviously as said a kinetik would be good for a daily driver/street beat/bass race run. The deka (what I use) seems to be a good battery for a lower cost for the average joe. I have done both 30 second runs an burps with the 9A31s and they do great. I use to own kinetiks myself and really didnt like them for burps, so it boils down to your future goals.....bottomline my thoughts would be to go with the deka to conserve money.