dunpealhunter

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Which battery is a better performer? which one can keep up with the demand of the amps better?
I have about 1400 watt stereo that I mostly play while the car is running. which is the best choice? or are they pretty close to one another?

StreetOC192

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If you always run the car while enjoying your stereo, then get the red top. The yellow tops are deep cycle batteries.

Larold

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Actually, if you read the manual for the Red Top Optima's, you'll see that having a large audio system in your vehicle actually voids the warranty. The Red Top Batteries are not designed for large constant loads. Stick with the Yellow Top.

StreetOC192

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That's interesting about the red top warranty - thanks for the heads-up....I've never owned either of these Optima batteries, but am familiar with their technologies. I recommend (and use) Exide Orbital batteries.

Mike Wazowski

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I have been using the Optima Yellow Top for 3 years in my Z with a stereo system between 800 watts (current set up) and 1300 watts (former system). It has worked flawlessly. No cap installed either (a cap is nothing more than a band aid for a weak charging system)

KPierson

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I, too, would recomend a yellow top for audio installations.

jamaicanj

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Thanks for the info...I am considering this exact question...yellowtop or redtop

VenomZ

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have been using yellowtop for years

SuperBlack350z

iTrader: (59)

yellow top because of it being a deep cycle.

350zspl

iTrader: (3)

i would use a kinetic 1400 or stinger 1000

money better spent

optimas are at least $ 150 -$ 200

might as well spend a couple bucks more and get kinetic or stinger