THE CAR AUDIO THREAD..Q&A!

  • Wanna Join? New users you can now register lightning fast using your Facebook or Twitter accounts.
gimpypimp

gimpypimp

Sicc OG
#43
May 2, 2002
3,895
163
0
#43
xraidedloc831 said:
@Gimpy Pimp: I posted this in layitlow.coms forums awhile back cause someone had a similar thought on caps being crap and to go with a new alternator. This is what I had to say about it.

What if you can’t afford the alternator? I can get a 2 farad cap for 50 bucks. An alternator is not always the best choice. Everyone is different. Just because you feel this is the best choice doesn’t make it right for everyone. In my case my car does not have an option for a higher alternator that I can see. Its 105Amps standard and there is nothing higher. Even if there is they are in the $150.00 price range and then I would have to pay someone to put it in. Labor is about 135 an hour now. Just guessing it’s only an hour which I doubt it is then you’re already in the 200 -300 price range maybe more depending on time. I agree with you that a battery is good option but not if the battery in the car barley fits now. I got a die hard gold not too long ago and works good for me. I also looked into a gel cell and was told it would not fit. There are many factors involved in making the choice to get a cap. Also saying a cap will cause voltage drops to the amp is not entirely true. All you have to do is get a cap that exceeds the voltage running in the car and make sure the amps ESR and ESL (indicates the amount of voltage drop
That occurs when a capacitor is delivering current) values are less than 0.002 ohms. If they are higher than this then yes your statement is true. Which on the market today is allot of the capacitors? Also on the battery an alternator topic, if your system is just shy of having the required power, a cap works perfect to fix this problem. Also helps voltage ripples, minimizing both the dips and the peaks in your systems voltage.
Click to expand...
If you can't afford to have your system sound the way it should...then lol...you have the wrong hobby!

I don't have time to address everything in your post...but the reason I say a Cap is a waste of money is because it's a small bandaid covering the real problem...NOT ENOUGH POWER!

Caps don't give you additional power...they store it...sort of like a mini-battery. So if you are blaring your system for a long time...the cap becomes useless.
 
Arson

Arson

Long live the KING!!!!
#44
May 7, 2002
15,796
10,860
113
#44
gimpypimp said:
If you can't afford to have your system sound the way it should...then lol...you have the wrong hobby!

I don't have time to address everything in your post...but the reason I say a Cap is a waste of money is because it's a small bandaid covering the real problem...NOT ENOUGH POWER!

Caps don't give you additional power...they store it...sort of like a mini-battery. So if you are blaring your system for a long time...the cap becomes useless.
Click to expand...
yep cats need to step up on there alternator game.
 
xraidedloc831

xraidedloc831

Sicc OG
#45
Apr 25, 2002
4,790
699
113
44
www.youtube.com
#45
gimpypimp said:
If you can't afford to have your system sound the way it should...then lol...you have the wrong hobby!

I don't have time to address everything in your post...but the reason I say a Cap is a waste of money is because it's a small bandaid covering the real problem...NOT ENOUGH POWER!

Caps don't give you additional power...they store it...sort of like a mini-battery. So if you are blaring your system for a long time...the cap becomes useless.
Click to expand...
wow hmm you dont post in layitlow.com do you? The fool in there used the exact same line. "small bandaid covering the real problem"
 
gimpypimp

gimpypimp

Sicc OG
#46
May 2, 2002
3,895
163
0
#46
xraidedloc831 said:
wow hmm you dont post in layitlow.com do you? The fool in there used the exact same line. "small bandaid covering the real problem"
Click to expand...
Nope...never even heard of it. It's a pretty common saying though.

Seriously...save up the dinero and get yourself an alternator upgrade.

I'm sure you can find one for your car.
 
DAT NIGGA TAZZ

DAT NIGGA TAZZ

Sicc OG
#47
Jun 5, 2004
21,357
22,471
0
37
#47
LOL i never got a capacitator... i was like ok now 100+ dollars for what? my head lights not dimming? like naw... i'll just turn down the remote gain if i drive at night.im good lol.
 
xraidedloc831

xraidedloc831

Sicc OG
#50
Apr 25, 2002
4,790
699
113
44
www.youtube.com
#50
rose town ryda, You can get a cap for under 60 bucks. Where you gettin over 100? And pioneer is my choice for front and rear speakers as well as Head units. I was lookin at upgrading my panasonic with a pioneer deck. They are designed slick as hell.
 
KOOL_AID

KOOL_AID

Sicc OG
#51
Sep 26, 2005
1,595
0
0
39
#51
xraidedloc831 said:
rose town ryda, You can get a cap for under 60 bucks. Where you gettin over 100? And pioneer is my choice for front and rear speakers as well as Head units. I was lookin at upgrading my panasonic with a pioneer deck. They are designed slick as hell.
Click to expand...
wut pioneer deck u tryin to get? im still lookin for a new deck im not sure wut i want still
 
xraidedloc831

xraidedloc831

Sicc OG
#54
Apr 25, 2002
4,790
699
113
44
www.youtube.com
#54
A mono amp only has 1ch and is specficly made for subwoofers. Most of the time mono amps are capable of being run at 1ohm stable making them very powerful. A 2ch amp is more designed for running your highs and mids. Sometimes people mistake these for a left and right subwoofer connection. You can use a 2ch amp for subs but I do not recommend it.


Oh and...

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!!! IMMA GRUB! LOL
 
captainc

captainc

Sicc OG
#55
Feb 28, 2006
2,910
0
0
33
#55
xraidedloc831 said:
A mono amp only has 1ch and is specficly made for subwoofers. Most of the time mono amps are capable of being run at 1ohm stable making them very powerful. A 2ch amp is more designed for running your highs and mids. Sometimes people mistake these for a left and right subwoofer connection. You can use a 2ch amp for subs but I do not recommend it.


Oh and...

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!!! IMMA GRUB! LOL
Click to expand...
thanks for the info. im soon getting a sound system for my car and im looking at stuff at best buy...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom