Jason Witt

The amp gets extremely hot? Sounds like a thermal overload. Too much for your amp to handle.

I have never used NVX, but I know they make batteries and other stuff too.

Here is a deal.. http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_40254_NVX-JAD800.4.html

With the Sundown amp, it is very efficient and you have more crossover control. I think it's a good investment to get the most from your drivers.

I came in a penny under budget.

EDIT: See Rick's post below mine. Very solid amplifiers

He's tired of using headphones.

How do you have your signal wires ran? Alongside or on the opposite side of the vehicle as the power run?

More information would help us help you.

Ohm's Law is invaluable, but you must first understand how to apply it. How do you figure a 40% reserve for an alternator? There is no such thing. To figure out how much battery you will need, you must first determine how much amperage you are trying to supply. So here we go: Total Wattage/ Idle Voltage= Current draw. That is for system power ONLY. You must still factor any power the vehicle's electrical uses as well. AGM batteries usually specify the wattage amount they are able to support. I would opt for a larger alternator, and a good sized AGM battery like bassaholic said and go from there.

The link I provided is a good start. You will defiantly hear the music over the drums.

Damn, I have 5k in my ground pounder. Maybe I should back off the powa.. Lol

This might get it for $300. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/harbinger-ha120-portable-pa-system

I do pro audio as well. $300 isn't very much to work with since you will need a signal source for the amp like a processor, and then you still have the speakers and amplifier to buy as well. $600 would be a start.

hahaha, touche' sir. Yeah, I was kinda thinking that too... I have seen A LOT more people running Crescendo amps with thumbs up, than people rocking the Lanzars. But I also have heard people say some good things about the Lanzar Optidrive line.... but I feel better about Crescendo, just from reading up and everyone's experiences... What's up with the dude on here running the Crescendo 5500D on the EVIL 18? Is he pushing the 5500 watts to that EVIL, or is it turned way down? I'm not sure where his amp is set, but Sencheezy has a nice setup.

Lol, that's why amps have gain settings. If it's too much, turn the gain down, not enough turn it up a bit. I'm sure the sub will be alright as long as you are responsible with it.

If you are torn between those two amps, here is some glue to help mend you together. Crescendo compared to Lanzar is like big tits to no tits. Go for the Crescendo man.

If you do your big 3 upgrade, adding a secondary battery should work just fine. EDIT: Keep in mind if you add the Kinetik, you will also need to use like type battery under the hood too.

How big is your stock alternator?

I would go Sundown for quality and to support the SSA store!

I misunderstood your post. Sounded like you were trying to ask if it does rated power or under rms rating. The Rockford does have subsonic, but it's set at 28hz I believe and it's a push button on or off.

I have to disagree there. I doubt the Hifonics performs near as well as the Sundown as I have experience with both amplifiers.

@14v every bit of it maybe more. I think you mean some amps are over rated. How do you know RF is one of these brands?

Timothy, I sent you a PM.

The Hifonics is no match for the Sundown. Like I said before, you pay for what you get.