QuestionHello I'm sure you get 1000 of these kinds of questions a day for that I'm sorry, But I really need help with the specs of the system im trying to get. And I would appreciate if you could tell me if this system would work without any problems.
The components-
1. A 2006 ford explorer XLT. 130 amp alternator.650 amp battery with run down protection
2. Clarion NX501 - 50W x 4 Apple® iPod®-/Satellite Radio-/HD Radio-Ready In-Dash DVD Deck. 4v preouts. Double din (Do you happen to know if this cd player will fit well in my suv?).
3. HIFONICS COLOSSUS 2-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER 3200W RMS CAR AMP •Dual Hybrid 2-Channel Ultra Class D Car Amplifier
•RMS Power Rating (14.4V):4 ohms: 600 watts x 2 chan.
2 ohms: 1100 watts x 2 chan.
1 ohm: 1600 watts x 2 chan.
Bridged, 4 ohms: 2200 watts x 1 chan.
Bridged, 2 ohms: 3200 watts x 1 chan.
4. 2X- Power Acoustik FUBAR-12W 1800W Max 800 RMS ,12" Dual voice coil, 4 ohm Subwoofer
5. SPK5201R - Stinger 0 Gauge Amplifier Wiring Kit 3400 Watt. Kit Type: Power - Provides what is needed to properly supply power to a car audio amplifiers
Power Wire: 18' 0 Gauge Translucent Red
Ground Wire: 3' 0 Gauge Translucent Black
Turn-On-Wire: 17' 18 Gauge Blue
Fuse Holder: ANL Style #SPD5201#
Fuse: 250 ANL Style
Thank You for your time and response. All Im waiting on is the Okay from an expert so I can start purchasing my system. I thank you for your time and hope to hear from you soon!
AnswerMy comments:
1. The alternator system will provide a maximum power of 12v times 130amps = 1560watts. It is marginal for your system and it will depend greatly on how you run the audio. If you crank it up to full blast with high density rock/pop music you will be short of power. If you run it at lower levels and are playing classical or bgm music you will be alright. If you run the sound level, for example, at 10db down in level it means the audio amplifiers will be running at 1/10th of the full power output and hence drawing much, much less power and keeping well within your vehicle capacity.
2. Best way to know the fit of the Clarion is to go to "outfit my car" at Crutchfield. They can tell you if it will fit and if not what brackets or spacers you would need. They really know the installation business all the way.
3. As above, the amplifiers never draw full power as music is dynamic and the average power vs peak power of the music is quite low. Even wired at 2200w the actual draw of current when music is playing will be well below the 180 amps for full power. Typical music will pull between 20 and 30 amps for typical usage. If you run blast music it will go to 50 - 50 amp draw.
4. and 5. Noted and best wishes. For wire, amplifier to speaker wire is not so critical for size but battery to power amp is. The main power supply wire to the amplifier + and - terminals should be big, low resistance. Zero gauge should be sufficient.
So, you are okey, marginally. You may need to up the alternator if after you have a few crank sessions you find the battery gets discharged. Again, depends alot on how much your are going to be riding the audio. If you drive it hard you will be short of power. If you drive it sanely you will be alright.
Hope this helps.
