chrisbritt1995 Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Hey everybody, I have a 2013 Edge SE, and I just ordered a 1200Watt amp and a 1200W loaded sub enclosure. Will I need to buy an additional car battery to power these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) Is that 2400W total, or 1200W total? Is the sub self-powered? What is the amp being used for? How much current total do you expect to pull at a time on a regular basis? Depending on your configuration, you may be a) fine with stock, b] need an alternator upgrade, and/or c) need a battery upgrade. Run the highest gauge power wiring you can afford to minimize loss. http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/Shop/Control/Product/fp/vpid/8754973/vpcsid/0/SFV/30046 http://www.rmftc.com/howtos/electrical/electrical.html Edited April 5, 2015 by WWWPerfA_ZN0W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 It also depends on how exaggerated that power rating is. Which amp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbritt1995 Posted April 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 It's a Rockford Fosgate R1200-1D amp. RMS is 1200, 2400 max, but I won't be pushing it anywhere near max. The people I've asked at shops and the dealership think it'll be fine. As long as I don't see headlights and instrument panel dimming when the bass hits, I should be okay according to my friend's dad who installs systems for a living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.