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New member Username: Jryan781Post Number: 5 Registered: Nov-05 | I have a 2000 Ford Taurus and im still using my factory alternator. I have a 1600 watt amp that runs my 2 12inch subs(1100 watts peak, 600 watts rms) and I just recently installed a new 200 watt head unit. Would you guys recomend that I get a capacitor? I saw a .5 farad cap at a local car audio store and was wondering if it would make my bass sound better? |
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Gold Member Username: IlluminatorUSA Post Number: 2594 Registered: Apr-05 | Capacitors are only slightly helpful sound-wise if your system is not having power problems. If you need more power, you need to get a bigger alternator. Also keep in mind, no matter what, a capacitor puts more strain on the alternator. However, you might not need to even do that as a new head unit might take only 4-5 amperes extra. |
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New member Username: Jryan781Post Number: 6 Registered: Nov-05 | Thanks Jexx. Can you explain how capacitors put more strain on the alternator? |
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Gold Member Username: IlluminatorUSA Post Number: 2597 Registered: Apr-05 | http://www.wickedcases.com/caraudio/capacitors.html That explains it the best, simply put, your alternator has to keep recharging the capacitor as it discharges. And it takes longer to charge than discharge. |
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New member Username: DaronPost Number: 1 Registered: Feb-06 | i am looking for a custom fit single 10" sub box for under the back seat of a 97' dodge dakota extended cab. any suggestions? |