Optima.. Yellow or Red Top?
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Optima.. Yellow or Red Top?
I got two amps(1200 watt and 900 watt) running plus 2, 12" JL W6 subs... which optima battery would be better to have the yellow or red top? I heard the red top has more power but the yellow is better suited for sounds. Anyone know the difference?
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The Red Top is a "starting and ignition" battery. It is more of a direct replacement for a standard car battery and although it will tolerate some deep cycling without damage, it is not intended to be fully discharged on a regular basis. The Red is best if you drive the car regularly, don't have lots of high-current accessories and don't run them often when the engine is off.
The Yellow is a deep-cycle battery which is designed to be repeatedly discharged without damage and can be used to power accessories while parked. The Yellow is the choice for those with big systems who want to run them when not driving.
The Yellow is a deep-cycle battery which is designed to be repeatedly discharged without damage and can be used to power accessories while parked. The Yellow is the choice for those with big systems who want to run them when not driving.
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OPTIMA Yellow Top batteries provide constant performance quality as they are discharging. Even as energy is being drained, your equipment will perform at the same level as when the battery was fully charged. Meaning, you will not hear or feel your equipment slow down or strain for power. They also have a new yellow top for sport compact cars that are half the weight and size.
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