in2bass
Junior Member
I have a 2000 Mustang GT and currently running a JL 1000/1 amp with a JL 13W7 sub, The door and rear speakers are being powered by the head unit for now (Pioneer Premier DEH-P690UB), I didn't want to add another amp until I can sort out this dimming issue I'm having.
I only have 1 battery, an Optima D34/78 yellow top, and Ive done the "Big 3" wire upgrade.
I also have a 1 farad cap next to the amp and the power wire from the amp to battery is 4 gauge wire.
I have to turn up the volume pretty far before it starts dimming but if i keep turning it up the amp will eventually shutdown with it's low voltage warning LED lit up , I'm not hearing any distortion before this happens so I'm curious how much better it would sound if i can correct the issue.
Ive seen the CAP read as low as 9 volts depending on the song & volume.
Is there any way to improve this dimming without having to add a 2nd battery? My alternator is stock and is rated 130amps, would using a higher output alternator help at all?
Ive also been told removing the CAP altogether might help?
Any ideas appreciated!
I only have 1 battery, an Optima D34/78 yellow top, and Ive done the "Big 3" wire upgrade.
I also have a 1 farad cap next to the amp and the power wire from the amp to battery is 4 gauge wire.
I have to turn up the volume pretty far before it starts dimming but if i keep turning it up the amp will eventually shutdown with it's low voltage warning LED lit up , I'm not hearing any distortion before this happens so I'm curious how much better it would sound if i can correct the issue.
Ive seen the CAP read as low as 9 volts depending on the song & volume.
Is there any way to improve this dimming without having to add a 2nd battery? My alternator is stock and is rated 130amps, would using a higher output alternator help at all?
Ive also been told removing the CAP altogether might help?
Any ideas appreciated!