crownvictoria31 Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 So Ive seen a few videos and have read good reviews about these 10 Farad capacitors that also serve as a distribution block. Ive seen 2 options: https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_40526_NVX-XCAP10H-TRUE-10-FARAD-CAPACITANCE.html https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_132041_Rockford-Fosgate-RFC10HB-Open-Box-Complete.html Theres lots of smart man here that know everything about car audio and im looking for there opinions on these capacitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broke_Audio_Addict Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 They can be somewhat beneficial if mounted extremely close to your amps with as shor a run of wire from the cap to the amps. Your money would be better spent on a secondary battery though. Are you having voltage issues currently? That being said a lot of people's definition of "music" is a clipped 30 hz sine wave with some 80 IQ knuckle head grunting about committing crimes and his genitals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalledSonic Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 I had the RF cap, and for $200, it is not worth the money. Like Broke said, a battery is more useful for the coin. You get more reserve and better voltage stability with another battery. Although, if you spend that money on a bank of Maxwell caps, then the conversation may change a bit. Chevy Sonic Wall (4) 15's on 10k Build Log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/209412-2015-chevy-sonicwall4-15s10klithiumlarge-case-hairpin-us-alts/ (4) Fi SP4 15's | (2) Ampere 5Ks | Active! | Arc KS600.2 & KS125.2mini | CDT Silk Domes | Silver Flute 8s | 240Ah JY | US Alts Jeep Wrangler JK (4) 8's in a 4th Order Build Log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/209841-shadow-2016-jeep-wrangler-jk4th-order4-8sdc-35klarge-case-hairpin-us-alts/ IG @walledsonic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crownvictoria31 Posted July 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Voltage is not bad. It does not go below 12.8v at full blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalledSonic Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 In that case I would save your dollars. I actually have that 10F RF cap still, its under a couch in the spare bedroom. But it doesnt do enough compared to my battery bank to justify adding it back in to the system. Chevy Sonic Wall (4) 15's on 10k Build Log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/209412-2015-chevy-sonicwall4-15s10klithiumlarge-case-hairpin-us-alts/ (4) Fi SP4 15's | (2) Ampere 5Ks | Active! | Arc KS600.2 & KS125.2mini | CDT Silk Domes | Silver Flute 8s | 240Ah JY | US Alts Jeep Wrangler JK (4) 8's in a 4th Order Build Log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/209841-shadow-2016-jeep-wrangler-jk4th-order4-8sdc-35klarge-case-hairpin-us-alts/ IG @walledsonic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twalker182 Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 @crownvictoria31 What subs did you decide on? 2010 Accord Sedan XS D3400R Clarion HU Sundown mids and highs Incriminator amps Incriminator Lethal Injection 12" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crownvictoria31 Posted July 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 No subs yet. Im still looking. I wanna make sure i do this right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockFord_Expedition Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 It really depends on how much power you are running to begin with, and what your electrical is like. I have the RF cap and love it. It works well in my situation. I cant speak on the other, but I know some are better than others. I have a DC 270xp alt, and am pulling right around 2k rms in an 03 Expedition and I rarely drop below 13.5V regardless of the song, or other conditions (heat etc). In my situation, 10 farads is enough to make a difference and I never dip down into battery voltage. A healthy 12v battery will sit around 12.6 give or take a tenth or 2. If you aren't dropping to or below that, then you have enough supply to where you aren't really touching your reserve, and the cap will most likely help. Extra reserve will only help you hold that 12.6ish longer. Where, when, how and with what are you measuring your voltage when you say you stay at 12.8 or better? What is the rest of your electrical like? Old School/New School RF Build March 2015 SOTM Winner How to crimp large wire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiofanaticz Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 If a capacitor is what your offer check out XS Powers Superbanks. They are enclosed in a battery case, and are what many people use without the fancy case, but for the novice user the case provides added reassurance. http://4xspower.com/shop/product-category/super-banks/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crownvictoria31 Posted July 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 On 7/10/2017 at 11:54 AM, twalker182 said: @crownvictoria31 What subs did you decide on? So, Communicated with Karkov and bought 4 FI Audio X series 10" w/BP option. He only sold them in pairs. I only need 3. I figure I buy 4 and save one just in case. Cant wait to get them in. Thank you Karkov! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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