Cashdollar2009 Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 From what I've really read, if you break down the physical attributes, they are lighter, so that's very very little less mass to be moved my the motor, while still protecting the gap. Plus they look cool as Hell. Quote 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Two 12" DC Audio XL M2'sCrescendo Audio BC5500d Current Scores: 150+ out the Trunk On 6/30/2011 at 1:11 AM, 'Ray' said: Acoustical energy is free. Electrical energy is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decaf Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 i would hope someone would choose a better constructed cone material instead of relying on a dustcap for strength, lol IIRC paper works well into the 160s, its in the range beyond that every part of the speaker is pushed to breakin limits and the carbon cap comes into play as useful and not just cosmetic in spl where a ligher mass is easier to accelerate it could make a difference vs standard cap, but for the average joe we won't notice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skittlesRgood Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Carbon fiber caps are much more durable than the "stock" dustcaps. On smaller subs with smaller power, they seem like they'd be for looks. However, in larger, highpowered setups; they seem like they'd be better because they have a much smaller chance of tearing. Thats how I see it at least... but how often is that a problem? the high powered 160db cars my team has used never tore a cone. my setup never did either. (( IMO )) I think they are only for looks. There really is no need for a dust cap at all. hell yes there is a need for a dust cap. taking out a dust cap would be like drilling a hole in the side of your box. Quote If I answered you in a well mannered, informative way, you asked a good question or had a good attitude. If I was an asshole, you asked a stupid question or you had a fucktard attitude... or I was in a bad mood. Team BassickHU: Pioneer AVIC Z110Front: Peerless SLS 6.5", Peerless HDS 4", Rainbow tweeter - running activeAmp: JL HD600/4 and DC 4 channel (bridged to midbass)Processor: JBL MS-8Subs: 2x 12" AA MayhemsAmp: DC 3kElectrical: DC power 270xp alt. 1/0 big 4. XSpower D3400 and six D680s. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/121795-29-update-the-buick-is-getting-a-rebuild/ Top career scores: DBdrag 151.7 MECA SQ 82.25My SOTM build Yeah. im pretty sure they dont warranty retarded people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baaudio Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 dust cap doesnt just protect the coil and coil gap but also keeps pressure inside the coil gap. theres a huge reason for having a dustcap, there isnt a component on a subwoofer that is "pointless" EXCEPT stickers. i dont see stickers helping much of anything Quote Team NWSPL baaudio Build Log 2001 GMC Sierra walkthrough 4 Mechman Elite 370s, 10 AGM batteries, 3 Crossfire XS v2 18s, Crossfire 8k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ18 Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Lets just leave this that for 99% of us, the CF caps are just for looks. There are only a handful of vehicles that the stronger CF Cap are truely useful. Why do most of us get the CF caps? To be different than stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skittlesRgood Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Lets just leave this that for 99% of us, the CF caps are just for looks. There are only a handful of vehicles that the stronger CF Cap are truely useful. Why do most of us get the CF caps? To be different than stock. agreed Quote If I answered you in a well mannered, informative way, you asked a good question or had a good attitude. If I was an asshole, you asked a stupid question or you had a fucktard attitude... or I was in a bad mood. Team BassickHU: Pioneer AVIC Z110Front: Peerless SLS 6.5", Peerless HDS 4", Rainbow tweeter - running activeAmp: JL HD600/4 and DC 4 channel (bridged to midbass)Processor: JBL MS-8Subs: 2x 12" AA MayhemsAmp: DC 3kElectrical: DC power 270xp alt. 1/0 big 4. XSpower D3400 and six D680s. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/121795-29-update-the-buick-is-getting-a-rebuild/ Top career scores: DBdrag 151.7 MECA SQ 82.25My SOTM build Yeah. im pretty sure they dont warranty retarded people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FroznBeavrBALLs Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 I almost FacePalmed just from reading the title of this thread...lol But i knew that they helped to stiffen the cone, really any dome cone does DC just happens to be cool and have both. Quote 2 DC 12" lvl 4s 1 DC 1.2k XS Power S3400 big 3 Alll KNU wire Pioneer HU cheapo Legacy coaxes (just for now) http://www.stevemead...n-sentra-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joh17 Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) Carbon fiber caps are much more durable than the "stock" dustcaps. On smaller subs with smaller power, they seem like they'd be for looks. However, in larger, highpowered setups; they seem like they'd be better because they have a much smaller chance of tearing. Thats how I see it at least... but how often is that a problem? the high powered 160db cars my team has used never tore a cone. my setup never did either. (( IMO )) I think they are only for looks. There really is no need for a dust cap at all. hell yes there is a need for a dust cap. taking out a dust cap would be like drilling a hole in the side of your box. I was thinking of the old stroker and how it didn't even have a dust cap. I think it had a spider in place of a dust cap. Correct me if im wrong.Anyone remember these Edited February 21, 2012 by joh17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chode69 Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Carbon fiber caps are much more durable than the "stock" dustcaps. On smaller subs with smaller power, they seem like they'd be for looks. However, in larger, highpowered setups; they seem like they'd be better because they have a much smaller chance of tearing. Thats how I see it at least... Correct. In low powered (no more than rated RMS) applications, they are more for the look. Once you get into higher powered applications, they can add strength to the cone. agreed (( IMO )) I think they are only for looks. There really is no need for a dust cap at all. so dust, dirt and other random shit getting wedged inside of the gap is not a concern for you at all..yea brokay. it also helps with back pressure on the sub and cooling Quote NoFearX18 said: Nick will bang just about anything.....LMAO....pun intended On 4/13/2010 at 9:51 AM, meade916 said: i was like DAMN, Chode is hardcore! he makes james look like a friendly person LOL! trainman0978 said: I dont know who is worse with the buttholes Chode or Big P... Team Deadly Hertz / Team DC Audio / Team XS Power 2010 DC AUDIO MEMBER OF THE YEAR!!! DuckretaryFEAR THE DUCK Durangho Chodes Blowthrough Build Youtube vids Muh Wife Need DC Audio? Hit me up for pricing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason_D Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Ok thanks. I wasn't sure how true it was, but it seems it'll help me out a bit as I'm sticking double the Rms through my level 5's. Are the AR cones stringer than the standard cones too? The recones I have ordered have carbon caps and AR cones. Will this be much stronger than standard cones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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