What to look for in a battery?

[DanP 19]

I ordered a 270 Amp alternator from Singer a little over a week ago, and he said it should be ready for shipment by the end of this week.  

 

I'm looking to upgrade my battery under the hood now, and in a few weeks throw another one in the back if needed.

 

 

there's a ton of batteries to choose from...and from what I've read around on this forum you want a AGM/Deep Cycle batteries but if thats all your looking at there's a LOT of options.

 

So my question is what specifications from batteries should you look at when related to car audio, right now I'm looking at a DieHard Platinum.  What specs should I look at when comparing this battery to say, a Yellow Top Optima? Is this a good choice on a battery or can I get a better bang for my buck?

 

(I've tried searching up information on the topic, and its really hard to find anything useful.  I basically see a whole bunch of either go with XS Power/Yellow Top...Which I'm not saying is a bad thing but no one explains why to go with these batteries and just a lot of claims you should.)

[EPerez 236]

The diehard platinums are great batts. What amps are you using?

[DanP 19]

The diehard platinums are great batts. What amps are you using?

Right now I'm running a HFI 1500D.  I'm planning on going with a Crescendo or Sundown amp, but I want my electrical to be set before dishing out money on a new amp and possibly causing harm to it.

[EPerez 236]

What model amps? Need to know how much current your going to be pulling.

[DanP 19]

What model amps? Need to know how much current your going to be pulling.

As of right now just a 2000, the BIGGEST I would go is a 3500

[EPerez 236]

From what I was told from XS Power and from what other people have suggested, a XS D3400 or Platinum g34 would be fine for the 2k and the D3100 or G31 for the 3500. This is to start off with. Obviously if it doesn't do the trick then add another. I'm almost sure that would be enough for you.