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Ive been looking to do a few upgrades and have already done some; ive put in a AQ1200d amp; and 2 10'' kicker l7s; with a new kenwood headunit. The problem im running into is voltage drops; i knew this would happen. I know i need a new battery; my question is; what specs should i be looking at; im eventually going to upgrade the system again and was wondering where i can get a "bolt on" high output alternator
thanks for any help
You will want to be looking at the current capacity (amperage). Be sure the alternator can handle the existing vehicle and the additional audio gear demands at the same time.
Here is a link to one place to get these:
http://www.streetsideauto.com/category.asp?ParentID=35&SubID=95&
ptid=3340&brand=BFTC&LookupType=YMM&gclid=CInVlbyOrZsCFQ6jagode0AHCA
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Jerry Mael
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My forte is audio.. Car/Home/Boat. You name it, I will help you.
I am also not a 'Master Installation Technician' that will tell you I cannot assist you with cars not made in the USA!
Talk to me about any audio upgrades including 'bang for the buck'.
Specialties include: Overall Acoustics, Gain structure/settings and Enclosure design, system design/consultation, when/where to get which upgrades as well as other pertinent info for the mobile audio enthusiast and much more.
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My specialty as it is offered here, is Mobile and Home Audio Consultation.
Eight years IASCA - Pro 251-500 watt class
With Allexperts since 1999 (on and off).
35 years of overall professional sound and acoustical/electronic experience (since 1977) including: Sound Offs, Home audio, Mobile audio, Live sound, Churches, Theater, Live DJ and Studio Recording (analog and digital software and hardware), Effects, Looping, analog/digital mutli-track and mixdown . My mother was a record producer so I picked up a lot of additional professional knowledge and experience through the years. I was a Drum Tech for the Banshee reunion tour, toured as sound man with a regional act called Champion, so I have practical knowledge for many aspects of 'audio'.
If I cannot directly answer your question I will use my vast resource network to help you get a usable answer.
Favorite Mobile components:
Any amplifier based on ZED principles. Examples are Diamond, Zapco, Hifonics, Autotek, ect. And of course, Nakamichi (yes, still in business)
McCaulley, Polk and Dynaudio Speakers.
Clarion/Nakamichi headunits and processors.
Education/Credentials
>35 years of real world, audio experience.
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Three letters of Commendation as a Search and Rescue Swimmer ~US Navy
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