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amp problem #698549 07/21/03 04:39 AM
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OP SVTmiagi New CEG\'er S Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 45	I have a mtx amp 1500 watts and it says that i need a new battery and run 0 or 1 guage wire or i'll have alternator problems. I have two audiobahn's and I was just wondering if there is any way I could get this setup to work without having any problems, suggestions please!!!!

Re: amp problem #698550 07/21/03 06:02 AM
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Pienstars Hard-core CEG\'er P Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,451 Florida	What model is the amp? If it's the only amp your going to use, 4 awg would probably be ok. Just make sure to have the proper size fuse in the fuse holder and I would recommend at least a 1 farad cap. You can get a digital cap so you can see exactly how much voltage your getting. Don't quote me on the 4 awg though, I'd like to know the model # of the amp first so I can check out it's specs. Vinny 2000 T-RED CSVT MODS: 18" REV model 2 ST200 struts/Roush springs CTA intake Pipe/K&N Filter Dtec Heatshield Optimized TB True Duals w/ magnaflow mufflers/resonators

Re: amp problem #698551 07/22/03 04:23 AM
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OP SVTmiagi New CEG\'er S Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 45	it's the mtx thunder81000d thanks man

Re: amp problem #698552 07/22/03 05:45 AM
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Pienstars Hard-core CEG\'er P Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,451 Florida	I just read some reviews about this amp and though they were generally good, some were pretty bad and for good reason. Supposedly this amp has a 150 amp fuse and draws a shat load of current. Damn, I don't know what to say..... Which audiobahn subs are you going to run and what impedance will they be running at? Personally I think "depending on the models of the subs" it might be a good idea to get a different amp. This is just alot of current from ONE amp. You can get a great amp that will probably put out enough power for your subs that only draws 60 amps or so. If your stuck with this amp you probably do have to use 0 awg wire and you'll be putting alot of strain on your alternator. Do you really want to use this amp, or is getting another one an option? Let me know the model of the subs and I can get a better idea whether or not you need an amp that draws this much current. sorry for the bad news, but this is just my observation and opinion. Just to give an example, I use PPI art series amps in my setup and I believe the A600 draws 60 amps and I'm sure that amp would be more than adequate for your subs "depending on the model". Vinny 2000 T-RED CSVT MODS: 18" REV model 2 ST200 struts/Roush springs CTA intake Pipe/K&N Filter Dtec Heatshield Optimized TB True Duals w/ magnaflow mufflers/resonators

Re: amp problem #698553 07/22/03 04:26 PM
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OP SVTmiagi New CEG\'er S Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 45	No getting another amp is no problem at all, I just got this amp for christmas and it's cool if i sell it. I thought it was too much power thats why i put up this page. The audiobahn's are two 12's aw12517. Any suggestions on what amp would be the best? Thanks a lot man for all your help

Re: amp problem #698554 07/22/03 04:45 PM
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Pienstars Hard-core CEG\'er P Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,451 Florida	Originally posted by SVTmiagi: No getting another amp is no problem at all, I just got this amp for christmas and it's cool if i sell it. I thought it was too much power thats why i put up this page. The audiobahn's are two 12's aw12517. Any suggestions on what amp would be the best? Thanks a lot man for all your help No problem. I would sell that beast and maybe look into a jbl 1200.1 I'm not sure of the current it draws but I'm pretty sure it's nowhere near what your current amp draws. Also, if you don,t mind buying used I would look into a PPI A600.2 You'll need a crossover though because it doesn't have one built in. This amp is always available on ebay and it's a fantastic amp. They're also very under-rated. For instance I'm using the A300.2 for 2 jl 10w3's and though it supposedly only puts out 150x2, They sound amazing. I'm sure some others will chime in with some more suggestions. Good luck. Vinny 2000 T-RED CSVT MODS: 18" REV model 2 ST200 struts/Roush springs CTA intake Pipe/K&N Filter Dtec Heatshield Optimized TB True Duals w/ magnaflow mufflers/resonators

Re: amp problem #698555 07/23/03 04:13 AM
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OP SVTmiagi New CEG\'er S Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 45	ok thanks a lot man...i'm going to look into that jbl amp, i hope it's not too much power.

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