A good sound system starts under the hood! It takes power to make power. Electrical should be in overkill. Stout electrical wins every time.
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@digginglow3 жыл бұрын
No one! is explaining this subject like you are. Keep up the good work you are doing gods work man, thank you.
@Prow912 жыл бұрын
Man you are very educational. I have learned so much watching your videos. Its real people like you that we need on here for car audio. Thanks for your help!
@aexjones34739 ай бұрын
I’m so Glad I found your channel x Sir
@NewVisionLCS Жыл бұрын
Brother, you and your channel are definitely a Blessings!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@Jt197027 ай бұрын
IT TAKES POWER TO MAKE POWER!!!! Electrical is the key to a successful system….
@ticojason88682 жыл бұрын
I love how your electrical system is simple yet to the point. It don't have a bunch of fancy terminals and look all pretty yet it's effective and it performs. I stress to people all the time that it's not about what you got but having everything done right and simple yet proper. Engine bay reminds me of mine lol. And everything said on this video was truth!
@SanCarlosApacheAzBetomАй бұрын
Awesome info!!!!
@SpamEggsandRice10 ай бұрын
Thanks for what you do.
@stevenjagroop81212 жыл бұрын
Great video.. A class content
@L-Noble.YT_Hi.Res-Soundminds2 жыл бұрын
Everything matters, The alt, the batteries, the wiring quality and size, and most important is the installation. That's why a good system is not cheap. You will need all these things to get the sound and performance in it like you say.
@topramen6476 ай бұрын
Thanks again for the vids bro..very important
@pchange3184 жыл бұрын
Following you, I'm starting my system ALLLLLLLLLLLL over again. '13 GMC Sierra crew cab. 3" Lift seat, need box.
@M.B.Enclosures4 жыл бұрын
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@bigsam955Ай бұрын
Hey brother I really appreciate you explaining this I will be doing my homework and doing some upgrades
@isiahgreen84052 жыл бұрын
Started Maintaining my batteries and It makes a big difference. Appreciate the info.
@I.C.Enclosures.3 ай бұрын
Preeaaach!!💪🏾💪🏾💯💯
@hopskustomaudio2 жыл бұрын
Smart man. You are exactly right. I'm running a dual alternator setup with 200ah of lifep04 lithium going to 2- Audio Apex CAB4500. Those are pushing 4 Skar VXF 15s in a 6th order enclosure. My voltage doesn't drop below 14. Took me a long time to figure it out myself but now I have the power to make power. Actually still going to add more power to it so my voltage doesn't move at all. That should be everyone's first goal when building a system.
@bailey25172 жыл бұрын
Im getting a single VXF 15 here soon. What battery and alt would you reccomend? And how many watts rms can a single vxf 15 play on a sine tone? idk how big of an amp to get. Thinking Skar SKv2 3500 but idk.
@hopskustomaudio2 жыл бұрын
@@bailey2517 you shouldn't need anything that big for only 1 sub but a good 2500 rms amp would be good. And a couple extra batteries and then you should be good.
@DJTONKAHERVEY2 жыл бұрын
That higher output alternator makes a big difference than that stock and having wet cell with AGM is a no no unless you running a isolator
@BASSWITHKEV3 жыл бұрын
What do you think about lithium should I go lithium with a 400mechman alternator 12k taramps amp or is it ok to go agm?
@indiobaez3314 Жыл бұрын
Thank You!!!!!!!!
@GerardoGomezMusic Жыл бұрын
I have a 2014 dodge charger .. Im going to hook up 2 12 L7 q class with a kicker 1800.1 .. will I be alright with just adding a 2nd battery xs power d3400 or do I have to upgrade alternator as well… someone please help
@aexjones34739 ай бұрын
BEST VIDEO IVE EVER SEEN ON KZbin X 100 Can you do a Single battery vehicle Comparison? On your F-150
@BiggV2Күн бұрын
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@moe8599 Жыл бұрын
have a question im trying to run a 3k amp hifonics and trying to upgrade my electrical want to go with a 370 alternator and a D4800 xs power battery but that battery say max 3000 watts but thats the battery my truck calls for group 48 i would rather run a D6500 but it will not fit in the battery box would you think the 4800 will work for my system i heard you say headroom alot but the 4800 will not give me that or would i have to get a second battery ? THANKS
@TaylaFam2 жыл бұрын
My stock alternator is 145 amps. I’m getting a 250 amp alternator. If I run dual alternators with the two will I be getting 395 amps or does it not work like that?
@mechmanalternators2 жыл бұрын
I just gotta re-share this on Mechman F-Book page. The information is simply too great not to. Thanks for all you do MBE!
@LilSaintlabih5 ай бұрын
Crazy I'm watching this video as Im about to order from your site
@dougbrook62232 жыл бұрын
That agm battery will start having voltage drop to the point of clipping the amplifier at about 70% charge. You will never get anywhere close to the amount of play time you suggested. I have been through this with my boat operating without an alternator. Though agm are better than lead acid, 3000 watts off of one is not happening..if someone wants any amount of playtime without charge, what you need is lipo4. A 15AH lipo4 will play longer than that Agm you have that's rated at 50Ah. Lipo4 will stay above 13 volts and maintain 100+ amp draw until 17% charge. Vs 70 to 75% on agm.
@JbVest Жыл бұрын
you mean LIFEP04? if so then yes that would certainly do it, their discharge voltage curve is fantastic
@dougbrook6223 Жыл бұрын
@Jeremy Vest yes, lifepo4.. my phone was autocorrecting to a word that doesn't exist. Thanks for clarifying.
@JbVest Жыл бұрын
@@dougbrook6223 lol it's all good, My phone screws up so many words way too often 😂 and that one sure is a strange one for it.
@stevemassey4871 Жыл бұрын
Question I have a 2012 Ram 1500 I upgraded the alternator to a 250 amps a yellow top 34 class Optima battery and now I'm in the process of adding the second battery to run about 2,500 Watts can I run a standard battery Agm to support this and should I use the yellow top battery as the secondary battery and 1st battery say a standard agm battery??
@geoffrey68764 жыл бұрын
Nothing but facts
@AINTLOUD63 жыл бұрын
Would the big 3 make a difference on bass performance with a stock alternator? i know theres alot of factors in this but just in general would the big 3 run things smoother?
@M.B.Enclosures3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@AINTLOUD63 жыл бұрын
Thanks, My amp is a kxa 2400 and i have stock alt 160 and a 2nd battery d6500 and my amp will get hot overtime. my gains arnt crazy high or anything but at a certain point turning the gain up it doesnt get louder it just makes the amp hotter, im assuming its trying to provide more amperage but my alternator doesnt have it so its just overworking it self. i honestly feel like im only getting maybe 900-1000 true watts because i heard a buddy of mine who has a 3k amp and 260 alt with same battery as mine and its just twice as loud. i plan on getting a new alt soon and big 3 soon. im glad i found ur channel i gained alot of knowledge off your videos salute 👍
@Clare.19858 ай бұрын
Man.. Just when i thought i was good and ready to bump lol. Now i gotta go buy a $350 AGM battery! Damn it son! Oh well. Good video my friend.
@MrStrongpackАй бұрын
What size and brand battery and alternator do i need for a 5000 watts system. My stock alt is a 220 i have a 21 Silverado factory Head unit 2 salt 2k amp 1 salt 200.4 4 channel amp. 4 x8 v.4 subs and a helix dsp 3s processor?
@erickalvarado98767 ай бұрын
07 Cummins 5.9. Running DD 4K amp with 4 dd supercharged 8” woofers. My lights start dimming and my amp voltage meter drops to 13.5ish when I turn up high level of volume. I have two optima YELLOWTOPS and a 370amp alternator. How can I fix the dimming light problem and is the volt dropping normal?!
@codyisme80623 жыл бұрын
Which should be upgraded first, alternator or battery? If you could only do one
@M.B.Enclosures3 жыл бұрын
Alternator
@codyisme80623 жыл бұрын
@@M.B.Enclosures thanks man. Your the best car audio channel on youtube
@lylegoodluck2 жыл бұрын
I have 160amp alternator in my silverado. I know my battery is going bad. I'm gonna upgrade to xs power d3400. I'm running about 1000w rms. should i be okay with that 160amp alternator? And would you know the warranty on the batteries?
@marcuslinton3102 жыл бұрын
I have a 1,200 watt total system with a 150amp alternator and not getting any lights dimming at all. I would think 1,000 on a 160 should be more than fine. Are you getting any dimming?
@DJTONKAHERVEY2 жыл бұрын
Yessa!!!
@deedolan3993 жыл бұрын
Will it hurt the system to have a primary lead battery and then an xs power battery as the secondary in the trunk to supply the sounds? I can only afford one xs battery for now and I wonder will this be ok to do for a little while.
@M.B.Enclosures3 жыл бұрын
Never run a lead battery with a AGM. The AGM will always be charging the lead battery when the car is off. No it is not alright.
@deedolan3993 жыл бұрын
@@M.B.Enclosures thank you. I am learning so much from your channel.
@heartlessg41503 жыл бұрын
I would upgrade your starting battery first
@deedolan3993 жыл бұрын
@@heartlessg4150 I did. 👍🏾
@ColtonL-xr8hw6 ай бұрын
340 alternator then delete agm battery and run a 200ah lifepo4 battery and your system will slam way louder and cleaner!
@emmanuelhumphrey37016 ай бұрын
Put wire ferrules on the wires going on and out of the fuse and also heat shrink tubing.Your fuse wires are too exposed.
@johnoates33268 ай бұрын
Make sure u do not have ecu controlled charging before u buy a bigher alternator! I made that mistake with my ram 5.7 hemi ..It will be a waiste of money....U will need to find the most efficient amplifier u can and will need to have good reserve power....i have 3 batteries total
@TheRealTMaze2 ай бұрын
You may have to try the OEM 6.4 hemi 220amp Alt from dodge? I’m thinking about making that upgrade since it’s in the 6.4. My guess is those from be compatible w the 5.7 ECU.
@johnoates33262 ай бұрын
@TheRealTMaze I made my own complete charging circuit with a voltage regulator and bypassed the ecu controlled charging..now I sit at 15v but u will get a check gauges light
@Lymeng252 жыл бұрын
Class is in session
@danialjfri28163 жыл бұрын
Have you done the Big3?
@clittle15592 жыл бұрын
diesels have 1/0 powerwire some older deiesls are even 2/0 thru most there system factory. only one you have to upgrade is from your altinator to powerbank.
@aaronlawrence4218 Жыл бұрын
I have a 320amp alternator puts out 14.8 volts never drops past 14.3 can't get more than 600 or 700 watts taramps 1800 oh and not on 40hz tones but on music
@aaronlawrence4218 Жыл бұрын
And the most my amp pulls is 20amps
@aaronlawrence4218 Жыл бұрын
Oh and lol I have agm in back slam in front 😕😕 maybe I should get better front battery
@jaydabassman74273 жыл бұрын
Okay I need help with, what if you can't find an AGM battery that will fit your stock battery location? I'm trying to put a AGM up front, but I CAN'T find any AGM that will fit the location. I do have a AGM in the back, but just not up front. All battery that I have looked up are acid batteries that will fit my stock battery location.
@abdomination3 жыл бұрын
Just measure the space you got then look for agm battery that fits that.
@jaydabassman74273 жыл бұрын
I measured the space, but I literally can't find any AGM to fit my stock battery location. Im really not trying to run a acid battery. It defeats the purpose
@abdomination3 жыл бұрын
@@jaydabassman7427 even if you went smaller hahaha. What is your battery group size and what car
@jaydabassman74273 жыл бұрын
@@abdomination Yep! Even if I went smaller 😂. Ima true basshead, so whatever I can find that fit I'm going to it hahaha. My car is a 99 Plymouth Breeze, battery group 75.
@abdomination3 жыл бұрын
@@jaydabassman7427 I found a Duracell AGM right away
@manman18182 жыл бұрын
100 % and capacitor will be more helpful or step up transfer
@manman18182 жыл бұрын
Transformer
@Loffon083 жыл бұрын
But cone area is king? 🤔
@michaelmiller73503 жыл бұрын
Yes it is, but a "passsive" king who is only as strong as his amplifier, hiw is only as strong as its consistent amperage/power supply
@Loffon083 жыл бұрын
@@michaelmiller7350 so he just a "figure head" then?
@michaelmiller73503 жыл бұрын
@@Loffon08 exactly, and the best option for a figure head (subwoofer) would be the ones with most potential to repeat information i.e. 🔊
@damienfrizzell939410 ай бұрын
solar panel is better than a charger
@phatboyscustoms97632 жыл бұрын
Mae you a google voice number and forward the calls to your cell phone boss. Salute.
@josephwishard6096 Жыл бұрын
Rc on batteries is generally rated at 25amps. Usually wat ur headlights require. Meaning it can run ur head lights for that amount of time if u forget to turn them off after u turn off ur car. Lol bro ur not pumping 3k wats for over 2hours with ur car off. Don’t believe me trying and spin that diesel over without starting it, u be lucky to last 5 minutes.? U would probably need a battery as big as a vehicle to supply these insane claims. Moral of the story people get a bigger alternator as your best investment and don’t bump hard with the engine off….. I’m gone
@clittle15592 жыл бұрын
I wish mech man stop playing and make there 500 amp mechman for other manufacturers except for chevy so many system builders arnt just running a suburbans