Amplifier power requirements?

Amplifier power requirements?

What's the most powerful amp I can install on my 1997 Corolla without having to purchase another car battery to power my system? I'm looking into a 4-channel one at the moment.

Is there a general rule of thumb to follow when powering speakers? The ones I currently have are rated @ 35 watts RMS/channel.

I don't know much about car audio, so any suggestions are appreciated.

I didn't have any probs with dimming when i had a 600RMS amp after I got a yellow top. But that was back in the days.

I installed a second battery, cured all my problems, I asked a friend to lend me for a second one of his red tops, and 2 cheap 30$ batteries work better than 1 redtop... BUT... 2 optimas are for the win

I run on 2, "maintance-free (my ass)" batteries 70$ total and no light dimming at all!
I do got 780w total draw 500amp max, 250watt output radio probably about 30w the reading of DVDs and decoding the MP3s

when I see slight light dimming I check the acid levels of the battery, then reseal them with some raw silicone and I'm good to go

I currently have an Energizer battery, dunno what it's rated at but the headlights dim every time I use the power windows or radio.
Will this solve the problem?
http://www.hksusa.com/products/?id=1506&rsku=0

if u run a huge system try doin the big3 upgade as well as a new alt....i saw a nice 170 amp alt on acealternators on ebay bout 200 and itll power all ur future electrical mods like neons or screens or a bigger amp

Hell my lights dim when I open or close my windows. No system nothing. Just alarm lol. I think I have to reground the engine.