twisted sounds 1.3kw or crescendo s1500.1?

[jersyn82]

Which one is a better amp? I've heard the crescendo is efficient.

I own a ts1.3kw but I've been looking at these. Any input

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[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

Similar board. Before swapping out amps you might want to fix your install first. Did you properly re-do your box yet? Fix your signal issue etc... Dont make the mistake of constantly swapping out gear and continually not getting any results while the main issue is never resolved.

 

[jersyn82]

Yep everything is good now...just looking for a little more headroom. I've read where it dyno'd at almost 1800@13.9 mine was 1556 @ 14.4

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

Yep everything is good now...just looking for a little more headroom.

I'd go straight for a 3.5k amp. It'll wake up that hdc with conservative gain settings and have head room for the future. Even going from 1.3 to 2k, its not really worth. Go big right from the get go and save money in the future.

 

[jersyn82]

I'd have to upgrade my alternator and I don't know how much modification that would take. I'd like to though.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

I'd have to upgrade my alternator and I don't know how much modification that would take. I'd like to though.

not with lowered gains settings. You can add an extra group 31 battery in the back next to the amp and keep above 12 volts and charge your batts with a trickle charger every month and you'll be fine. Just because its 3500 watts doesnt mean it'll draw that much amperage unless you go full tilt with a straight pure sine wave. On music, amp draw is a lot less and with lowered gain settings, its even less.

Whats your voltages now?

 

[jersyn82]

Hardest notes I've seen drops to 13.1

 

[jersyn82]

About what I listen to 13.4-6

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

Hardest notes I've seen drops to 13.1

shouldnt be too bad. Get a bigger amp and lower the gain till you are steady above 12 volts on the hardest hits and upgrade electrical as needed.

In the future though, Since you are in ohio, look up ohio generator alts. They should have a drop in solution for you without much mods.

 

[jersyn82]

Most good amps like that are up there in price. I'm looking $500 tops

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

Most good amps like that are up there in price. I'm looking $500 tops

Got my dc 3.5k for 550 used. Got my banda 7k for similar price and the banda is easier on the electrical system while a lot louder and more head room.

 

[jersyn82]

If u still have banda next week I'm interested

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

If u still have banda next week I'm interested

i aint selling mines get ur own!