Capacitor help!!!

[GFiess1187 10+ year member]

I am running two audiobahn AW120T subwoofers, 500 watt rms, 1000 watt peak power per sub to an audiobahn A8000V 1600 watt amplifier. I am also running two pioneer TS-W306C subwoofers, 400 watt rms, 1000 watt peak power per sub to a pioneer GM-5200T 760 watt amplifier. Knowing all that, my question is what would be the best capacitor to get for my system that is not too much, but will help my dimming problems and help save power. Any suggestions!!!

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[azbass 5,000+ posts]

a cap is not going to save anything really. after its discharged at the first bass hit, it wont help much after that. look in to a better batt/s

 

[jeeper07 5,000+ posts]

his words are true dont get a cap

 

[maldecido33 10+ year member]

A) Don't mix different types of speakers. Get a properly designed ported enclosure for either set of subs, but don't mix the two brands.

B) Don't worry about peak power; it's meaningless and simply a false number to lure people in.

C) You're not running subs to an amp; Your running subs off of power provided by an amp.

D) Why would you want to save power; isn't the purpose of an amplifier to make more power?

E) You don't need a capacitor; all it will do is put even more strain on your entire electrical system.

F) Instead of a Cap, do the Big 3 (Link to Thread Here). Get a new, deep cycle battery to replace your factory battery. I recommend an Optima Yellowtop, although there are other good batteries out there. This should take care of any dimming problems you're having.

G) Additionally, make sure your gains are set correctly.

 

[ntense702 10+ year member]

x a million. good job, nice post

I agree, well said.

 

[CntInjaDisNinja 10+ year member]

your the man maldcido

 

[bibby 5,000+ posts]

I agree, well said.

word

 

[azbass 5,000+ posts]

that was a load of crap. lol

 

[Mr. Opportunist 10+ year member]

dont get a cap and dont mix subs

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[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

A) Don't mix different types of speakers. Get a properly designed ported enclosure for either set of subs, but don't mix the two brands.B) Don't worry about peak power; it's meaningless and simply a false number to lure people in.

C) You're not running subs to an amp; Your running subs off of power provided by an amp.

D) Why would you want to save power; isn't the purpose of an amplifier to make more power?

E) You don't need a capacitor; all it will do is put even more strain on your entire electrical system.

F) Instead of a Cap, do the Big 3 (Link to Thread Here). Get a new, deep cycle battery to replace your factory battery. I recommend an Optima Yellowtop, although there are other good batteries out there. This should take care of any dimming problems you're having.

G) Additionally, make sure your gains are set correctly.

I agree.

To the Original Poster...

If you need any help, feel free to PM me... I'm from Cincinnati.

nG