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Old Oct 13, 2005, 01:56 PM
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get the optima yellow top...best battery for the money
Old Oct 13, 2005, 02:08 PM
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I have a Lightning Audio battery that powers my JL 1000/1, 450/4 and 2 12" Eclipse Titanium subs. Just as good as the Optima without the yellow or red tops. Mainly black although it does have some purple. Works great for me though.
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With your system, and not really using the woofer(s) often, you should've been fine with the OEM battery... Now, if the batt went dead after a few days in the garage, there's something (within the sound system or another electrical accessory) that's consuming a considerable amount of power even while the car's off. You may want to check that first with an amp-meter. There's also the chance your OEM battery had a defect, and there isn't a real problem with your electrical system...
Just my $.02
Good luck!
Old Oct 13, 2005, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by REVO
With your system, and not really using the woofer(s) often, you should've been fine with the OEM battery... Now, if the batt went dead after a few days in the garage, there's something (within the sound system or another electrical accessory) that's consuming a considerable amount of power even while the car's off. You may want to check that first with an amp-meter. There's also the chance your OEM battery had a defect, and there isn't a real problem with your electrical system...
Just my $.02
Good luck!
I agree, I would also check to see if every thing is grounded properly and check the 12v remote lead wire going to the amps
Old Oct 13, 2005, 02:51 PM
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My homies over at Audio Options (who build some of the finest audio systems in the country) recommend dry cell batteries like Odyssey. I had that in one of the systems they built for me - running 2 sets of components for front stage - one set in stock location, one set in footwell - rear fill, 3 amps, two 10" subs... never had a single problem. Never had a problem with a dead battery either.
Old Oct 13, 2005, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Anarchy99
Optima, Yellow or Red top.
Agree
Old Oct 13, 2005, 08:10 PM
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thanks guys, it was in fact a dud battery. ive had my system for over a year and have left my car while on vacation afew times with no problem... bad battery, gotta new one... all is well

thanks again
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I did a lot of research in looking for a new battery too and Optima yellow tops came up a lot
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What about the Exide Orbitals? Are they any good? I had an Optima Yellow top in my integra and it died around winter (less than a year)
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