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ShawnS
06-01-2003, 06:05 PM
i notice that most people run caps with their subs. is it a worthwhile upgrade? how much difference does it make?

thanks
pimp86LX
06-01-2003, 06:12 PM
its worth while (IMO) if your running over 500w. It will make a significan't (and IMO noticable) difference over 500 or so but I wouldn't pay for one unless i go hardcore competition style
A Dawg Jr
06-01-2003, 06:38 PM
Caps= Capasitor?

And what exactly do those do?
kicker1_solo
06-01-2003, 07:21 PM
Originally posted by ShawnS
i notice that most people run caps with their subs. is it a worthwhile upgrade? how much difference does it make?

thanks It's a temporary fix for the lack of power from your altenator, the smart and right move would be to upgrade it at the source of the problem, the altenator......
AccordEpicenter
06-01-2003, 08:54 PM
well thats one reason people use them but it also makes the amp's power supply stiffer and so it tightens up your bass and lets the amp put out more power at peak transients
Mike89Accordcom
06-05-2003, 11:14 AM
I have a Phoenix Gold cap, and it helps, I also have a optima battery and believe it or not my lights still dim a little.....