TeamHT Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 i have to agree. i only have a 300 Watt RMS 900 Watt Max MTX TC3002. Even though i read everything about how useless capacitors really are... i bought one anyway. Now i know for a fact they are pretty much a light show & voltage meter cuz they don't do much. i will admit that the dimming is not quite as bad with it installed but it's not fixing the issue that it claims to fix. before my lights were dimming dead on with the beat, now they only flicker when hard notes hit. They stay charged until needed but once it dumps what it has it needs to fill back up. until that bass note stops hitting it stays at whatever voltage it's drained to until it gets the chance to fill back up. until it fills back up it's competing for power with your amp. and thats a 300watt amp. i love seeing people grab caps when running 2000watt amps as if that shit is going to help, lol Tell me...does this smell like chloroform to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 My personal rule of thumb is 1 farad to 250 watts of class A/B power up to 1,000 watts, after 1,000 you need to be looking at batteries. Edit; I'm a BIG Believer in the Big 3. Isobaric - Refers to the practice of coupling two drivers together to make them act as one. "Giving up doesn't always mean you are weak; sometimes it means that you are strong enough to let go." Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. The Destruction of a person builds character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugee81 Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 true but i think hes looking for some type of solution that will be easier on his wallet. hes looking at under $100. what kind of car? http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-Shuriken-SK-BT20-20AH-Battery-/150427879029?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2306334675 200a alt. by Excessive Amperage hc800 under hood & 2 Deka 9a31 in rear 1/0awg + big 3 SAZ 3000D HDC3 18" @ 2 ohm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofthehour Posted May 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Yea I forgot about the Big 3 lol I'm gonna need some help with that... but ok I wont get a capacitor. My battery is the smallest car battery known to man lol do you think if I upgrade the battery to like a Duralast it'd be better? (I'm graduating in a couple weeks and I'm looking for a couple grad presents to get) And do the Big 3 of course. Oh and I'm upping my whole setup this summer to two RE SEX 12D4s with an alphasonik 1620 RMS amp. Still think I dont need a capacitor? lol edit: and I have a 05 Camry... It's in my sig and in my build. My stuff '06 Scion xA: -Alpine iDa-x100 -Alpine KTP-445 Power Pack -Polk Audio db6501 (front components) -Polk Audio db651 (back coaxials) -2 RE Audio SEX12D4s -Cadence F1200-1D - Custom box tuned to 33Hz - Kinetik HC1400 - 50 ft2 of Audio Technix sound deadner - Big 3 My photography page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97SSBlazer Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 What is up with everyone wanting caps latly? I dont under stand? In theory there a great idea IF Your Voltage is ROCK solid and the cap is plenty big enough for my install. Kids keep coming to my shop wanting caps because there lights dim. When I tell them it wont help they look at me like im retarded.... Big 3 > caps all day. lower tuning is just hard. I was surprised how loud 145 sounds at 35hz, and how quiet 145 sounds at 50hz. -= 2005 Tahoe LT =-Head unit: Pioneer AVH-X5500BHSSource: iPad Mini in dash Subs: 2 T1 12's Sub Amp: T1500-1bdCPWire: Rockford Fosgate 1/0 awgSignal Cable: MonsterFronts:Stock Bose for now:)Rears: Stock Bose for now:)MIds/High amp: Stock Bose for now:) 2005 Tahoe Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/172529-2005-tahoe-my-17th-vehicle/ 2001 Monte Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/160030-2001-monte-carlo-my-16th-car-lol/page-2#entry25309381997 Tahoe Build Log: http://www.stevemead...oe-6-15-rf-15s/2001 Impala Build Log: http://www.stevemead...katzkin-inside/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZeFF Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 If your interested i do have a capacitor for $20+ shipping in the for sale section. Pioneer x930 bt Rockford t2500 bdcp 18" nightshade v1 DC audio 175.4 RF power T162s up front, infinity 3 way 6x9's in the back (removing rear stage and re-doing doors soon) 3x XS power D2700's Knukonceptz 0awg all around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skittlesRgood Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 youll love the RE SX's but i dont know about that amp. the brand isnt exactly known for quality. look at audioque for low priced amps. 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...
97SSBlazer Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 youll love the RE SX's but i dont know about that amp. the brand isnt exactly known for quality. look at audioque for low priced amps. X2 lower tuning is just hard. I was surprised how loud 145 sounds at 35hz, and how quiet 145 sounds at 50hz. -= 2005 Tahoe LT =-Head unit: Pioneer AVH-X5500BHSSource: iPad Mini in dash Subs: 2 T1 12's Sub Amp: T1500-1bdCPWire: Rockford Fosgate 1/0 awgSignal Cable: MonsterFronts:Stock Bose for now:)Rears: Stock Bose for now:)MIds/High amp: Stock Bose for now:) 2005 Tahoe Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/172529-2005-tahoe-my-17th-vehicle/ 2001 Monte Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/160030-2001-monte-carlo-my-16th-car-lol/page-2#entry25309381997 Tahoe Build Log: http://www.stevemead...oe-6-15-rf-15s/2001 Impala Build Log: http://www.stevemead...katzkin-inside/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofthehour Posted May 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 youll love the RE SX's but i dont know about that amp. the brand isnt exactly known for quality. look at audioque for low priced amps. Really? The amp looks so good lol. It's got a voltage meter (I think) and a gain knob, plus $200 for a 1620 RMS amp sounds pretty good lol. O and what do you think about a 4 farad capacitor AND a battery all-in-one (someone recommended I get another battery and it's only $150 so why not kill 2 birds with one stone?)... Here's a link to the battery. My stuff '06 Scion xA: -Alpine iDa-x100 -Alpine KTP-445 Power Pack -Polk Audio db6501 (front components) -Polk Audio db651 (back coaxials) -2 RE Audio SEX12D4s -Cadence F1200-1D - Custom box tuned to 33Hz - Kinetik HC1400 - 50 ft2 of Audio Technix sound deadner - Big 3 My photography page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmalinich Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Kole products aren't exactly known for their ... quality... car audio is always you get what you pay for.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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