PA capcell? wth?

[netzero 10+ year member]

I would go bigger. It would work yes but if you plan on having the system for a while and you want to listen to it loud often I would go larger for many reasons. More reserve for engine off listening, less likely to be drained from a loud listening session and being larger your system is less of a strain on the battery because it is less of a deep discharge to a larger battery than small. Less depth in discharge and recharge means overall life of the battery would be greater to much greater. What might last you a year or 3 years going small should last 4++ years going larger.

Ok thanks man, I'm new to batteries and I'm reading. I'll have to save up and get something bigger in a while.

No. The "800" in HC800 means 800W RMS. So if you have 1400W RMS, then you need an HC1400. Really is simple. If you want to go cheap and buy a smaller battery, expect a shorter lifespan.

Dude chill. How do you figure that? I didn't read that anywhere, all i know is they say its a lot more power then a cap, and now I need something bigger and more expensive.

 

[audiolife 5,000+ posts]

actually they do tell you.

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

"How do I choose the correct Kinetik Power Cell for my application?

Kinetik makes choosing a Kinetik Power Cell simple. We made our model numbers equal to the wattage needed for your vehicle. For peak performance and the maximum lifespan of all electrical equipment in your car, simply add up the total wattage needed including all amplifiers, lights, winches, video and all other electronics and make sure the model numbers add up the same amount. Allow from 800 to 1200 watts to run the vehicle depending on the electrical requirements if you are replacing the under hood battery also. For example; a car with a stock 90 amp alternator can use up to 1200 watts to run the factory equipment already in the vehicle (90 amps x 13.6 volts = 1224 watts). Remember, there is a reason the factory put that size alternator in the vehicle in the first place and it was not so you could have extra power to run your aftermarket equipment! You must add power if you increase the demand. If you add a 1000 watt amp and a 200 watt 4 channel amplifier and allow 1200 watts to run the car then make sure the Kinetik model numbers add up to 2400. 1200+1000+200=2400. Assuming you are replacing the starting battery with a Kinetik Power Cell, install the size that best fits the space (for example an 1800) and add the rest of the 2400 needed to the rear near the amplifier (a 600). In this car a KHC1800 and a KHC600 add up to 2400 watts total and the car should have plenty of power assuming everything else is working properly"

 

[netzero 10+ year member]

Ok I'm an idiot, thanks for the info man. I'll keep my mouth shut next time. It'll be a while now before I buy a batt lol

 

[audiolife 5,000+ posts]

Ok I'm an idiot, thanks for the info man. I'll keep my mouth shut next time. It'll be a while now before I buy a batt lol

you aren't an idiot just answering the question and settling doubt