Is a 1000 Watt RMS amp pushing it?

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02-10-2020, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jsolo

Hearing loss is inconsequential..

I fail to see the significance of speaker impedance. Be it 1/2/4Ω. If the system as a whole is consuming 1000 watts, it's 1000 watts regardless of the load. I vaguely recall reading a spec of 150A for the stock alternator, so if you'll be driving that much speaker, more batteries/caps will be needed. I also recommend some of these - https://www.amazon.com/Professional-.../dp/B01BEENYCQ .

Just one caveat that makes this even more troubling. If an amp s rated at 1000 watts output, it will draw more than the calculated 83.3 amps since there isn't an amp in the world that's 100% efficient.

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02-10-2020, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by stealthee

A capacitor is a hindrance and not a help. It literally adds MORE strain to your charging system. The only way to properly fix dimming lights is to upgrade wiring, or upgrade the alternator.

I read your linked article and agree with most of what the author states. However, an audio capacitor is to help bolster transient response of the amp only. If the electrical system of the car and the wiring cannot supply sufficient current for the quiescent operation (steady state) of your amplifier is when the concept of current limited systems come into play

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02-23-2020, 08:46 PM

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Keep in mind that an amp with 1000 watt output is only 3 dB louder than a 500 watt amp.

If you want to have DOUBLE the loudness, you need TEN TIMES the power. Human perception of volume is logarithmic in relation to amplifier power. So a 1000 watt amp is*NOT* ten times louder than a 100 watt amp- a 1000 watt amp is only TWICE as loud as a 100 watt amp.