Ok so i have a 10" JL w3v3 4ohm driver and a cheapo pioneer amp( i know i know moneys tight) So i hooked this all in my 05 ranger with a Kenwood Excelon deck. I have 2ga welding wire for ALL hot and cold connections. I did the big 3 except for the engine ground for Now. I tossed my cap out as it didnt help and read alot of bad ju ju about them. I get dimming light as do most on Hard bass hits whenthe amp is at +6db's and the deck is at 5 to 15db's. I want to know if i should invest in a second battery (xs power or kinetick) or swap the stock battery out for a better one?? Otherwise i thought about just getting a H/O alternator.? I dont wanna spend a fortune i want to still be able to Replace that amp.!!!!! Thanks alot guys!

Ok so i have a 10" JL w3v3 4ohm driver and a cheapo pioneer amp( i know i know moneys tight) So i hooked this all in my 05 ranger with a Kenwood Excelon deck. I have 2ga welding wire for ALL hot and cold connections. I did the big 3 except for the engine ground for Now. I tossed my cap out as it didnt help and read alot of bad ju ju about them. I get dimming light as do most on Hard bass hits whenthe amp is at +6db's and the deck is at 5 to 15db's. I want to know if i should invest in a second battery (xs power or kinetick) or swap the stock battery out for a better one?? Otherwise i thought about just getting a H/O alternator.? I dont wanna spend a fortune i want to still be able to Replace that amp.!!!!! Thanks alot guys!

are you talking about bass boost??? Cuz turn that shyt off man... Never use bass boost unless ummmm NEVER ...lol.... Turn down those settings and check your gains afterwards.... then report back

I had the same problem recently. Ended up getting an XS D3400 and an XP950. Hopefully it will be enough for the system. If it's just dimming that you're getting, than I'd assume a bigger starting battery would be all you need, but others should chime in. XS is definitely awesome and were super quick to reply to my emails.

H/o or Replace battery, hmmmm. Charge current battery, purchase H/o alt

Singer Alt or Ohio Gen

I'd start with an underhood battery first. I'm partial to the diehard platinum but the XS is a great battery too. Get the biggest you can physically fit. A cheaper alternative would be a Deka Intimadator.

In my opinion you shouldn't be having an issue with what you are running. Either your battery is getting weak or you have an issue with your terminal crimps or your mounting points. I'd double check those things first.

So you did not put a solid ground on your battery ? Wow !

Finish the big3 and come back here to tell us the result.