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A: The rule of thumb is to put in 1 Farad of capacitance for every 1,000 watts RMS of total system power. But there is no electronic penalty for using larger value caps, and in fact, many see benefits with 2 or 3 Farads per 1,000 watts RMS. The larger the cap, the more charge is available for the amp when it needs it.
Does my amp need a capacitor?
Capacitors offer some small amount of protection for amplifiers from potentially damaging under-voltage surges over time if you play loud music regularly. But most of the reason for adding capacitors is to keep your car voltage stable.
What size capacitor do I need for 1500 watts?
40-Farad In conclusion, when using a 1-farad cap, the amplifier made 107 watts more than having no capacitor and 375 watts more, or 40% more power when using a 50-farad capacitor….
| Multi-Amp and Competition Systems | |
|---|---|
| 700-watt to 2000-watt system | 25-Farad competition cap* |
| 1500-watt to 4000-watt system | 40-Farad competition cap* |
•Aug 10, 2004
What size amp capacitor do I need?
The rule of thumb is to put in 1 Farad of capacitance for each watt of power. Many see benefits with 2 or 3 Farads per 1,000 watt RMS, and there is no electronic penalty for using larger value caps. The bigger the cap, the quicker it gets ready for the next hit.
Is a car audio capacitor necessary?
You only need a capacitor for your car stereo if your car has surges of power, often visible by the dimming of your car lights. The capacitor is a band aid solution if you have frequent power surges. In this case, you should consider adding additional batteries instead or increasing the existing capacity.
Do I need a capacitor for a 1500 watt amp?
A: The rule of thumb is to put in 1 Farad of capacitance for every 1,000 watts RMS of total system power. But there is no electronic penalty for using larger value caps, and in fact, many see benefits with 2 or 3 Farads per 1,000 watts RMS. The larger the cap, the more charge is available for the amp when it needs it.
Will a capacitor drain my battery?
Yes, a capacitor does not drain the battery. When a capacitor greatly drains the battery, it is because of the wrong setting of the capacitor. There are some capacitors with third terminals or caps above them. The caps can display voltage, and they will need to be turned off manually.
Will a capacitor make my subs louder?
One of the causes of poor-performing subwoofers is lack of power. If a high-powered subwoofer is not getting the power it needs, then it will produce a weaker sound. A capacitor helps supply power to the subwoofer's amplifier during times of peak performance.
Does a capacitor help subwoofers?
In addition to preventing unwanted power depletion, a subwoofer capacitor can also improve the function of an audio amplifier. Capacitors help regulate the amount of energy that is demanded from the system, and reduce electrical strain on the amp. This allows an amplifier to operate at a lower temperature.