Caps?

hrdhtdvr
hrdhtdvr Posts: 103
edited June 2006 in Car Audio & Electronics
I get the impression on this board that people are against using capacitors. Why is this? :confused:
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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited June 2006
    Alot of the time they are a band-aid solution to the problem. I also think that they are usually not needed. I had a system with over a kilowatt RMS of power and never used one.


    Doing the Big 3 first would be more beneficial.
    Alpine: CDA-7949
    Alpine: PXA-H600
    Alpine: CHA-S624, KCA-420i, KCA-410C
    Rainbow: CS 265 Profi Phase Plug / SL 165
    ARC Audio: 4150-XXK / 1500v1-XXK
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited June 2006
    basically what he said. 99% of the time caps are used improperly. The big 3 is about $100 cheaper and works about the same. Another battery(or just replacing the stock one) would be much more beneficial and you can get a red top for about $30 more than a 1 F cap
    -Cody
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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited June 2006
    link........

    http://forum.sounddomain.com/forum/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=007801;p=
    Alpine: CDA-7949
    Alpine: PXA-H600
    Alpine: CHA-S624, KCA-420i, KCA-410C
    Rainbow: CS 265 Profi Phase Plug / SL 165
    ARC Audio: 4150-XXK / 1500v1-XXK
    JL Audio: 10W6v2 (x2)
    KnuKonceptz
    Second Skin
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited June 2006
    link doesnt work
    -Cody
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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited June 2006
    The website works on and off. Try it later....


    Actually the link just worked for me right now.
    Alpine: CDA-7949
    Alpine: PXA-H600
    Alpine: CHA-S624, KCA-420i, KCA-410C
    Rainbow: CS 265 Profi Phase Plug / SL 165
    ARC Audio: 4150-XXK / 1500v1-XXK
    JL Audio: 10W6v2 (x2)
    KnuKonceptz
    Second Skin
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  • hrdhtdvr
    hrdhtdvr Posts: 103
    edited June 2006
    Thank you. Interesting read.
    Alpine 9855 hu
    Polk/Momo MMC 460 (Rear)
    Polk/Momo MMC 6500 (Front)
    Polk/Momo MM 2104 Sub
    Amp: JL 500/5
    Wires: Street Wires
    Sat Radio: Sirius PNP
    ______________________
    Home
    Kenwood CD 425M 200 disc cd changer
    Denon AVR-2801 reciever
    Mitsubishi HS-U577
    Toshiba -SD1700 DVD player
    Klipsch Speakers
    Center: RC-7
    L&R:KLF-20
    Surrounds:RS-3
    Sub: KSW-15
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  • PoweredByDodge
    PoweredByDodge Posts: 4,185
    edited June 2006
    Edit -- Comment removed as it was incorrect.
    The Artist formerly known as PoweredByDodge
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  • Vestax
    Vestax Posts: 31
    edited June 2006
    If you do decide to use a capacitor, make sure you find one with a very low ESR.

    Before thinking of using a cap, invest and research in the big 3, a very simple upgrade in wiring can help with your electrical system.
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