I shoudl be ordering and making an install date this weekend for my Clarion CD Receiver and 4 speakers...I'm also goin to have them wire me up for the amp so when I get my amp I cna hook that and my subs up and be good to go.. MY question is with this receiver, and a 300 watt amp, should I have any need for a small capacitator or a better battery such as an Optima? Right now I have a price club battery, stock size...I cna go get numbers if this info is needed. Also, if I don't need any of this...What about if I add another small amp for my speakers as well, will I run into any problems there?


Thanks,
PJ

 

and my current battery is 800 cranking amps at 32 degrees and 650 cold.

PJ

 

no problems with your stock electricals

 

a second 200 watt amp for my speakers? No capacitator either?

thanks,
PJ

 

Your electrical sytstem will be fine. Electrical system upgrades are used to give an amplifier a higher continuous voltage, capacitors are used to give a quick burst of power for musical transients. Neither is necessary for the average system. However please remember that you will not be able to sit and play the system for long periods of time w/the engine turned off. 500 Watts may not tax your electrical system but it will kill a stock battery in less than an hour.

hope this helps

 

with straight six. You should not have any problems with your setup as it stands. When adding the second amp, I would just see how it goes. If you notice any dimming of your lights when the system is on, then maybe a new battery is in order, or a cap. With a new, stronger battery, you will be able to sit with your car off for a couple of hours and listen to the radio. I would not try this right now with the stock battery that you already have. Basically it boils down to what do you want.... If you want to be able to sit with your car off jammin', then pick up a new battery. If you want to just add a little insurance that your electrical system won't be taxed too much, drop in a cap. Just my 2 pennies worth!

Good luck!!

 

Dude, I used to manage a stereo shop. I am going to warn you. When you add the second amp, you will be damaging you alternator if you don't buy a capacitor or a high amp alternator. Another precaution would be to use an Interstate battery. A lightning cap can help (a cap is a cap but Lightning Audio (owned by Rockford Fosgate) is the best). Your alternator only has the capability of supporting 95 amps max. The problems is that the 95 amps will only be supplied for a short period of time. When you amp can't draw the power from the alternator, it will then pull current from the battery. This will drain you battery and eventually lead to a dead one. A high amp alt including labor should be no more than $450. I suggest spending about $80 and getting a lightning cap (subscribe to http://www.apex-audio.com and you will get awesome deals). When the extra current keeps beings pulled off the battery, the alternator is put under constant strain. Trust me, I know, I had to replace mine this past Monday because of excess strain.

E-mail me with any questions.