Is my alternator big enough to run my 1000watt sound system?
So I'm wondering if my alternator has enough power to run my sound system without any problems.
I have a 2007 ford edge and i believe the alternator is 150amp
I'm looking to run two class D amplifiers, they are:
JL Audio - XD600/1 - 600 Watt RMS (SUB)
Rockford Fosgate - R400-4D - 400 Watt RMS (SPEAKERS)
So total wattage is 1000
Do you think ill be able to run these or should i only run the one to the sub or
should i upgrade my electrical?
Absolutely, there are several people doing 1000 watts RMS on a 130A - 160A alternator with no problem.
First, get a DMM and test the voltage on the battery. If it's below 12V, then get a replacement.
If not, your amp will go into the protect mode until you can provide it with adequate voltage. If you need to replace the battery, I would recommend XS Power. Because you want a healthy battery to run the system. Not a battery that is giving birth or in pain.
You have a lot of things going your way.
For one - that's a big stock alt.
Two, 1000w rms really isn't a ton of power.
Three -- Those are both efficient amps and as 1000w systems go, the current draw will be on the low side.
With all that in mind, still - if you blast it non stop with the gains and bass boosts cranked way up it will certainly be stressful for the alt.
If things are adjusted correctly and you don't crank it constantly there's a good chance that alt will survive for several years.
I'm running ~1500w rms in a dodge with a stock 160A alt and it shows very few signs of weakness (a little headlight dimming at high volume).
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