Why you can't do without a car audio capacitor.
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.