Need help not blowing my amp!

[Tek18 10+ year member]

Hey guys,

well i have run into the problem of maybe not having enough power apparently.

i have ( my setup )

stock batt.

fi SSD 15"

Rub 1600D

big 3

0 gauge to everything ( besides the speakers themself. )

big 3

and i planned on running 1000 watts RMS to my sub. but if its too low, it can blow it i have been told?

( 2005 toyota highlander, 100amp stock alt)

i do not want this to happen. so, how can i prevent it?

a second batt? not looking to upgarde the alt.

and i need a volt meter, for the batt, wats a cheap one? and what should my batt be between at all times.

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[thevic24 5,000+ posts]

Set your gain correctly, keep any boost to a min and a second battery will not hurt but, IMO not needed in your case.

And most important, use your head with the volume knob.

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

OP that SSD, depending on what kind of options it has, won't need the full 1600. 1200-1300 will be plenty for that sub. As long as your front battery is good and doesn't rest too low you should be good.

 

[Tek18 10+ year member]

haha well with the volume knob? im new to car audio sorry for such dumb questions, just want to do it right the first time.

so i should be fine no extra batt? and what volts should my batt be at at all times? i need something to monitor it i believe.

and with the volume knob, as long as my gains on the amp are okay the knob ( one that goes to the sub.. ) can be cranked, correct?

 

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what should the batt rest at? and what should i look for when i finally find something to monitor it

 

[thevic24 5,000+ posts]

haha well with the volume knob? im new to car audio sorry for such dumb questions, just want to do it right the first time.
so i should be fine no extra batt? and what volts should my batt be at at all times? i need something to monitor it i believe.

and with the volume knob, as long as my gains on the amp are okay the knob ( one that goes to the sub.. ) can be cranked, correct?

 

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what should the batt rest at? and what should i look for when i finally find something to monitor it

The front batt needs to be around 12.3 at a min. at rest.

And running and warmed up, it should be in the 14v range, +/-.

 

[Tek18 10+ year member]

so if im like driving around and this volt meter ( which i need a link, a simple one... ) goes below around 12.3V i should stop and not run till i get a new batt? because i saw a video of someone's batt dropping and it kept going around 13.9V or 14.1V which i would think is fine..

 

[thevic24 5,000+ posts]

so if im like driving around and this volt meter ( which i need a link, a simple one... ) goes below around 12.3V i should stop and not run till i get a new batt? because i saw a video of someone's batt dropping and it kept going around 13.9V or 14.1V which i would think is fine..

With the car running and at hwy speeds, if your voltage drops that low, you may have a problem. 13.9 while the car is running is fine.

 

[Tek18 10+ year member]

any links on some voltage meters?

 

[sacsking916 5,000+ posts]

just type in voltmeter on ebay and a million will pop up.

 

[>>SQL<< 10+ year member]

Get the Stinger Volt Meter

cost about $22

 

[Tek18 10+ year member]

^ any other brands? cheaper is always best... not looking to get something amazing haha just to get the job done

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

^ any other brands? cheaper is always best... not looking to get something amazing haha just to get the job done

Mini DC 99.9V LED Digital Panel Meter Voltmeter w Cable | eBay

Same volt meter I have but that one is red. They are accurate and works great, but just be warned they are bright lol

 

[Tek18 10+ year member]

i will place a bid on that thanks //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

whats the best way to wire these? the wire on them looks SMALL

 

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i will place a bid on that thanks //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

whats the best way to wire these? the wire on them looks SMALL