SilkySmoove

Thats what I was thinking. Any other input?

Hello all, I have a Sundown SAE-1000D powering a 12" AA Havoc and a 4-channel Kenwood eXcelon powering my mids and highs. With this setup I was having a little headlight dimming at high volumes. Now even after adding the Kinetik HC600 in the trunk I still have the same dimming problem; no better or worse. I am pretty sure I have it wired properly with the 2-gauge run from the battery fused at the battery running to another fuse within 18" of the HC600 then from there to the distro block. Both fuses are 150A ANL's. The only wiring difference I have from the suggested wiring in the manual is that I have it grounded to the chassis in the back as opposed to having a ground run all the way from the negative terminal of the battery. Why isn't the HC600 taking care of the little dimming I am having???? Any insight on this issue would be more than appreciated. This is all in a 2008 Altima 3.5SE with a Duralast Gold under the hood and 2-gauge fosgate power wire. The little headlight dimming does not bother me too much per say, but I was just trying to correct it so my light dimming does not affect others while I am bumping down the road at night.

By the way the stock alternator is 130A.

No, I have not done the Big 3. The car is fairly new, 2008, and I am not to keen on doing anything invasive if it can be avoided. And as for the second battery placing additional strain on the alternator, the Kinetik batteries have very low ESR's which places a very minimal load on the charging system compared to regular wet cell 12V batteries. Also, as stated before the dimming condition has neither improved OR gotten worse with the addition of the power cell. Anyone who has experience with Kinetik power cells please chime in.

Would a 1000D properly power two RockFord Fosgate 15" P3's without straining too much or would getting the 1500D be the better bet? Also, any suggestions on a dual 15" setup for less than $700 are welcomed. Setup is for a friend. Will be going in a Crown Vic.

I spoke directly with the guy today and he is willing to spend more money to get what he wants............so lets bump the budget up to $1000. He does not know much about car audio outside of the fact that he just wants something to beat the block. With that said, the goal from my end is to keep the setup under the point of requiring major electrical upgrades because I know that he has no idea of the extra expenses that come along when putting together a high power system.

Well what do you suggest then for 2 15's and a solid amp that will not require having to do too much for upgrading electrical outside of maybe a bigger battery and possibly the big 3, if necessary.

A single Type-R or 2 vs 2 RF's?

I am fully aware of that.......we are not looking to run them at their MAX......just want to provide them with their rms power +/- a little bit.

As far as I know there really is no goal in the system besides trying to be loud from what I can gather..........not my style at all cuz I like SQ. Anyways........the individual just said that they wanted 2 15's that will beat hard. They will be going in a Crown Vic. Their goal is to get everything for around $700-$800.......subs, amp, box, wiring, etc.

Subs and amp.....this is my buddies budget......I think for $700 the rf's and the sundown is bout as good as he can get.........jus thought I would ask.

Whats the current draw on this amp operating in the 1000W-1200W range for a daily driver? I currently have an SAE-1000D pushing my 12" Havoc with no probs in regards to my electrical.

I've been doing some extensive research over the past week or so and the AA Havoc 12 and the Fi Q12 have peaked my interest. However, from the searching I have done I have not been able to find a place to price or purchase any AA products. Can someone please point me in the right direction.....Thanks.

Sent you the e-mail man. Subject: AA Havoc Thanks

North Carolina.....go to school at NC State in Raleigh but home is on the coast.

Well what are some other subs that can hang with these two as far as SQ and low end response is concerned. I trying to keep it below $300 and plan on running a Sundown SAE-1000D to it if I can find one for sale since they seem to be sold out everywhere.