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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...
Mantius Cazaubon is a successful author and publisher of
http://car-stereos-guide.com, a resource for information and tips on buying
car stereo and car audio products online. |