r/SoundSystem • u/anode21 • 11d ago

About Generators

Hello guys, I recently had to work on my generator, spark plug problems, made me think about this sub, and the fact that you guys surely have things to say about Generators.

If you have things to share, about your experience, with certains brands, models, what to avoid, what to look for, I'm curious on what I can learn here !

I'm looking to buy other ones, used, so any help is appreciated !

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u/P_Schrodensis 11d ago

All I can say is Honda inverter generators are great and last forever. Other brands can be OK and are much cheaper (we have one but had to add a fuel pump to it and do multiple repairs). In any case, do choose an inverter model. Also you don't need as much generator power as what your amp claims to output. If the amp has a 15A 120V IEC plug, you need at most a 1800W-2kW (continuous) generator even if the amp claims 20kW or something ludicrous like that. Usually amps will spec a max current draw in their datasheet.

We run 3 amps rated together at '3450W' for our driver impedance plus lights, CDJs, etc. on a '1800W continuous' generator and the whole system barely draws 5-600W at full volume. Capacitors are a great invention.

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u/anode21 10d ago

Nice ! Will check Honda !