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<blockquote data-quote="Terrum" data-source="post: 8660819" data-attributes="member: 657229"><p>Sorry to bump an old post but I just want to keep all the information in one place to save repeats.</p><p></p><p>I finally got myself a replacement sub and now I need to look into any potential causes of the clipping.</p><p></p><p>Even with EQs turned off and no bass boosts, the amp still seems to be clipping at high volumes. I truly believe the amp and sub are more than capable of performing at high volume, but I noticed my headlights were dimming on bass notes so I think my amp is clipping due to lack of power, rather than incorrectly set gains.</p><p></p><p>Car Electronix's video suggests that I get a better car battery for headlights that are dimming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmJvre00KQ0 Whilst other sources are suggesting a capacitor or a better alternator (although I really didn't think I would need a capacitor or better alternator for a 750W RMS setup).</p><p></p><p>My current stock/factory battery is 36Ah and 330A, and in accordance to the video's information of matching the wattage with the cranking amps as a rough average, a <a href="https://stingerelectronics.com/catalog/batteries/660-amp-power-series-dry-cell-battery" target="_blank">Stinger SPV44</a> (44Ah and 550A) should be perfect as a replacement battery, should this be something I need.</p><p></p><p>Of course I can't expect anyone here to give me a definitive answer, but any theoretical or 'personal experience' answers will truly help me, but my question is, will a battery upgrade stop the headlights dimming and eliminate the clipping? (If lack of power is the issue in the first place - process of elimination is my key here! Plus I love learning <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> )</p><p></p><p>Any help, suggestions and responses are greatly appreciated!</p><p></p><p>TL;DR: Does my stock car battery of 36Ah and 330A have the ability to fully power an 750W RMS amp or will I need an upgrade battery?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Terrum, post: 8660819, member: 657229"] Sorry to bump an old post but I just want to keep all the information in one place to save repeats. I finally got myself a replacement sub and now I need to look into any potential causes of the clipping. Even with EQs turned off and no bass boosts, the amp still seems to be clipping at high volumes. I truly believe the amp and sub are more than capable of performing at high volume, but I noticed my headlights were dimming on bass notes so I think my amp is clipping due to lack of power, rather than incorrectly set gains. Car Electronix's video suggests that I get a better car battery for headlights that are dimming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmJvre00KQ0 Whilst other sources are suggesting a capacitor or a better alternator (although I really didn't think I would need a capacitor or better alternator for a 750W RMS setup). My current stock/factory battery is 36Ah and 330A, and in accordance to the video's information of matching the wattage with the cranking amps as a rough average, a [URL="https://stingerelectronics.com/catalog/batteries/660-amp-power-series-dry-cell-battery"]Stinger SPV44[/URL] (44Ah and 550A) should be perfect as a replacement battery, should this be something I need. Of course I can't expect anyone here to give me a definitive answer, but any theoretical or 'personal experience' answers will truly help me, but my question is, will a battery upgrade stop the headlights dimming and eliminate the clipping? (If lack of power is the issue in the first place - process of elimination is my key here! Plus I love learning :) ) Any help, suggestions and responses are greatly appreciated! TL;DR: Does my stock car battery of 36Ah and 330A have the ability to fully power an 750W RMS amp or will I need an upgrade battery? [/QUOTE]
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