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WalkaboutTed
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Shoot, nowadays, my idea of high fidelity is turning the streaming audio on my phone up high. I need a life.
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Gary68 said:
This seems specific enough to be measurable, but not so technical that it can't be absorbed by a layman. See if it's any help to you:
https://www.quora.com/Can-a-12v-battery-run-a-1000w-stereo-system
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I don't have exact figures with the stereo you have. most stereos and their built in amps don't draw a huge amount of power unless you use auxiliary amps. the more volume the more power it takes. what size is the main fuse? if you don't have the specs you might find them by searching the net. highdesertranger
just doing research right now
started out with just ripping the stock system out of a newer car,the camry rocks from the factory
then i did research,got confused and spending a lot more money
something like thishttps://www.crutchfield.com/p_613KD...&awnw=g&awcr=108845667865&awdv=c&awug=1024479
with appropriate speakers
started out with just ripping the stock system out of a newer car,the camry rocks from the factory
then i did research,got confused and spending a lot more money
something like thishttps://www.crutchfield.com/p_613KD...&awnw=g&awcr=108845667865&awdv=c&awug=1024479
with appropriate speakers
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buried way in the back of the manual it says maximum current consumption is 10 amps. http://manual.kenwood.com/files/B5A-0887-20.pdf
so I would guess full volume spinning a CD.
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so I would guess full volume spinning a CD.
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Gary68 said:
That sounds right to me. But, I'm a newb so what do I know? lol
I found this page, which goes through various calculations in a very accessible manner. The page has a transcript if you're not a video person, but there's also a video where she talks you though it and, at least for me, I found it easy to follow:
https://www.altestore.com/blog/2016/09/what-can-i-power-100w-solar-panel/
Hope that's helpful.
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I use a Sony head unit 50w x 4, no exernal amplifier and two 6x9's on front doors with more modest speakers in rear back corners. Sounds pretty darn good to about 35 (out of 50 ,max volume) .
After that there is not enough power to properly power the 6x9's and it distorts.
Need to play with the equalizers to enjoy 35+, especially if the music has a lot of bass.
It can draw the 200 watts it claims it can, but it does not sound crisp at that volume, and those 200 watts are drawn only during the bass thump. Average consumption even at full volume is not 200 watts, unless it were trying to hold a bass thump the whole time.
I've little fear of my stereo running my only battery dead, and its only 90AH. I could do it, but my ears cannot handle that amount of volume for that long, and I try to remember that not everyone can feel my music, the fools
I've thought about making 35 to 50 sound better. But not too hard.
Was that too sternwakian?
After that there is not enough power to properly power the 6x9's and it distorts.
Need to play with the equalizers to enjoy 35+, especially if the music has a lot of bass.
It can draw the 200 watts it claims it can, but it does not sound crisp at that volume, and those 200 watts are drawn only during the bass thump. Average consumption even at full volume is not 200 watts, unless it were trying to hold a bass thump the whole time.
I've little fear of my stereo running my only battery dead, and its only 90AH. I could do it, but my ears cannot handle that amount of volume for that long, and I try to remember that not everyone can feel my music, the fools
I've thought about making 35 to 50 sound better. But not too hard.
Was that too sternwakian?
nope,you did a nice job of putting it neanderthal for me,thanks
i'm going to design in speaker placement in my build,would like basic fm/am in the cab to experience local flavors with a good sounding system in the house that i can hook up to the tv
not fixed,movable speakers i can put in my giant windows because i'm sure everyone in the valley likes this song
my windows are so big i could move the tv and speakers in them and make for a killer movie night
i'm going to design in speaker placement in my build,would like basic fm/am in the cab to experience local flavors with a good sounding system in the house that i can hook up to the tv
not fixed,movable speakers i can put in my giant windows because i'm sure everyone in the valley likes this song
my windows are so big i could move the tv and speakers in them and make for a killer movie night
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My rear speakers, well they are from a boom box I bought in '91 or so. I made some baltic birch housings for the speakers, just big enough to house the 2 speakers, about a 3.5 and a 1.5 inch.. Thes speakers are on about 30 feet of cable and moveable so i can bring them over to the campfire and no have to blast out neighbors.
When i feel that need, I back up in the general direction of the campfire and open the front doors and Aim rear speakers backwards out the back doors, or relocate them wherever it sounds best inthat campsite. I have a very long 3.5mm stereo miniplug that I can plug into my TV or Phone or laptop and when I notice my music is not tickling other's skull interiors, I tell them to hook up their phone and DJ if they want.
My system could have more bass, but would likely consume 3x as much power for that. For a max of about 9 amps, I am happy enough with my stereo's fidelity and volume.
When i feel that need, I back up in the general direction of the campfire and open the front doors and Aim rear speakers backwards out the back doors, or relocate them wherever it sounds best inthat campsite. I have a very long 3.5mm stereo miniplug that I can plug into my TV or Phone or laptop and when I notice my music is not tickling other's skull interiors, I tell them to hook up their phone and DJ if they want.
My system could have more bass, but would likely consume 3x as much power for that. For a max of about 9 amps, I am happy enough with my stereo's fidelity and volume.
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Just a note here: 6x9 speakers are made for the rear deck of a car with the trunk behind. All that trunk space behind a 6x9 is called an "infinite baffle" in audio terms---basically there is no speaker box/enclosure just free air. If you put 6x9s in a door, they won't have an infinite baffle and will be problematic. In doors you're better off with 6" circular speakers that are designed for use in a box (or door, in auto installs).
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Well apparently a lot of the old school thoughts on sound are no longer necessarily true. Here is an interesting thread on that subject.
Post #2 was especially enlightening. Hey, I've been wrong before.
http://www.harmonycentral.com/forum/forum/Forums_General/acapella-94/301608-
Post #2 was especially enlightening. Hey, I've been wrong before.
http://www.harmonycentral.com/forum/forum/Forums_General/acapella-94/301608-
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Ballenxj said:I quit using 6x9's years ago. Being around sound technicians for a lot of my life has rubbed off on me I guess.
I understand some of the newer 6x9's are pretty sweet too?
6x9s can be good...with an infinite baffle. I've got some JBL 6x9 three driver units in my Farkle Hut, they work dandy. I did create an infinite baffle/aperiodic vent system for them. They still suck in the bass; for real lows you need a sub for sure.
Man I was all heading down the path of marine-rated stuff since you mentioned the boat forums...
