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I've heard the question asked many times before, 'Do I
really need a capacitor?' Before answering that question I
ask, 'Do you have a high powered system?' 'Does it require
sudden power bursts?' 'Is your amplifier being robbed of
power?' If the answers to my questions are yes, make every
effort to connect a capacitor to your car audio system.
A capacitor is a bit similar to your car battery; it
stores electrical energy. But unlike a battery it doesn't
produce its own power, it simply stores it. A car audio
capacitor will help you get the most from your amplifier.
It will store power for release on demand, delivering it
to your amplifier just when it's needed.
Your car amplifier requires a lot of power to play loud
music, especially when there's lots of heavy bass. Without
a capacitor your amplifier will be robbed of power by
parts like your lights, engine, and air conditioner.
So what happens when your car audio amplifier doesn't
receive enough power?
A common occurrence is dimming lights. In such a
situation the light will follow the beat of the music. The
light will dim each time a heavy bass note sounds. If you
were to turn off the lights, your car stereo system would
suddenly sound louder and the music would be cleaner.
Your amplifier is simply trying to use more energy than
the electrical system can supply. If a capacitor had been
present there would have been enough energy to power your
amp. That electrical energy would have already been
stored.
When you want to reduce headlight dimming, improve bass
response, and increase the power of your amp, a stiffening
capacitor is a must. Equipped with capacitor and an
adequate power supply, your system will get every bit of
current it needs. Voltage drops will be a thing of the
past.
With so many brands available online, it's easy to find
a capacitor that meets your needs. You can choose from
popular brands like Phoenix-Digital, Blitz-Audio, Kole-Audio,
Pyramid, SoundStorm, Lanzar, Power-Acoustik, Pyle, Legacy,
Nitro-BMW, SPL, and Volfenhag. No longer will your car
amplifier be hungry for power.
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