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?

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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)

 

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

 

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

 

have been using yellowtop for years

 

yellow top because of it being a deep cycle.

 

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