velcroslap Posted May 5, 2009 Report Posted May 5, 2009 I'm currently running a 2 farrad cap, but recently purchased a kinetik hc600(small i know, but will do for now) and I'm going to swap them. I know caps don't compare to batts in performance, but I was wondering if I should run the batt and cap? I would like to know if its even worth the 1/0 to wire it in, or could it hinder my performance in any way? * Head Unit: Kenwood KDC-MP732 * iPod Interface: KCA-iP500 * Front Stage: Rockford Fosgate Power T1652-S * Front Stage Amp: Rockford Fosgate Punch P400-2 * Rear Stage: Alpine SPR-13C Type-R 5-1/4" * Amp: Rockford T10001bd * Subs: (2) 15" Rockford P3s * Front Battery: Optima RedTop * Back Battery: Kinetic Hc2400 * Wiring: Rockford 1/0 * Big 3: Rockford 1/0 * Enclosure: Idyllic
fischy fisch Posted May 5, 2009 Report Posted May 5, 2009 going to bigger wont hurt but it can be over kill lol. but i haven't and i don't plan on it. plus i'd probably miss and hit her belly button or her ear or something. lol.
bjfails Posted May 5, 2009 Report Posted May 5, 2009 For extended music Caps are fine, but in comps small caps can actually hurt numbers. Not by much but around .2 db or so.I always try to get a 15 farad or larger or none at all and just do batts. Team Soundstream Team Optima Team HK 2 Soundstream SPLX-152HX 2 Soundtsream TRX2000D 1 Soundstream RUB4.600 4 Soundstream SST65 4 Soundstream TWS.3 1 Soundstream S-Cell400 1 Soundstream Power Plant 1 Soundstream BX-15 1 VMAX CT1900 2 Optima Yellow Top D34/78 1 Kenwood KDC-X493
thehoe92 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Posted May 5, 2009 I don't remember who said it or whos sig it is in but caps are for when you have no voltage loss and you want to make the peaks of the bass hits stronger. in most cases caps take away amps from your alternator instead of keeping that power to go towards your amp. Wouldnt be thehoe92 without teh purple
velcroslap Posted May 6, 2009 Author Report Posted May 6, 2009 thanks guys, I gather from the above information that I should just part with the cap and stick to batts. Another question: Should I run the ground from my amp to the ground on my second batt or have separate grounds? * Head Unit: Kenwood KDC-MP732 * iPod Interface: KCA-iP500 * Front Stage: Rockford Fosgate Power T1652-S * Front Stage Amp: Rockford Fosgate Punch P400-2 * Rear Stage: Alpine SPR-13C Type-R 5-1/4" * Amp: Rockford T10001bd * Subs: (2) 15" Rockford P3s * Front Battery: Optima RedTop * Back Battery: Kinetic Hc2400 * Wiring: Rockford 1/0 * Big 3: Rockford 1/0 * Enclosure: Idyllic
mr.p Posted May 6, 2009 Report Posted May 6, 2009 caps can actually help numbers, i know back in the day theyd strap massive caps on phd5000's....in fact i know someone who has some modded for sale... DCAUDIO BALLS DEEP
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