Alternator/Volt levels with high powered sound system

skadonya · 08-20-2001, 08:40 PM

Hey, I just installed two Audiobahn Alum 10" subs in my car - they can handle about 800 watts each, I only am using a 400 watt amp right now, waiting on my 2200 watt amp. The only thing is that my voltage drops when I turn up the volume. Has anyone else had this problem? Should I just get a better alternator? I am afraid when I put in my other amp I am going to blow out my alternator... help!

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Power · 08-21-2001, 12:23 PM

I would definitely recommend a higher capacity alternator to anybody who is installing a high wattage system in their car. Factory Alternators are not designed to have that much power pulled from them and you are probably right about blowing it.

08-20-2001, 08:40 PM	#1
skadonya Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ, USA Posts: 1	Alternator/Volt levels with high powered sound system Hey, I just installed two Audiobahn Alum 10" subs in my car - they can handle about 800 watts each, I only am using a 400 watt amp right now, waiting on my 2200 watt amp. The only thing is that my voltage drops when I turn up the volume. Has anyone else had this problem? Should I just get a better alternator? I am afraid when I put in my other amp I am going to blow out my alternator... help! ------------------

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08-21-2001, 12:23 PM	#2
Power Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 420	I would definitely recommend a higher capacity alternator to anybody who is installing a high wattage system in their car. Factory Alternators are not designed to have that much power pulled from them and you are probably right about blowing it.