What’s a good Capacitor to use for a 500.1 JL amp?

 

if that's all you're running is 1 JL500 you don't need one. Infact... it'll really only hurt your system. Just add another load that power has to go through. Just make sure you've got a decent battery and you should be fine.

 

a flux capicitor... lol
if anything, use a .5 farad, thats all you should need

 

So my 5F (smallest Alumapro that fits under the seat) is overkill for 700W.
It's a PITA to connect/charge after battery reconnects....

 

actually alumapro makes a 1 farad that should fit under there just fine. Infact I've got a brand new one... never installed, still in the plastic if someone wants to buy it.

 

Well when i turn up volume the rpm's and drop and the V meter drops... So i think i do need one. Just dont know what brand and i think i need 1F

 

How much?

 

All caps are basicly the same. I like stinger the best, but thats the main cap brand we sell so I could be just use to them. Anyway the normal suggestion is 1f per 1000watts, and it will do nothing but good.

 

yea thats what i thought, 1F but im running only the 500watt amp is it better to get 1F or .5F. i like stinger but they seem to be $$$

 

Keeping the shortest possible fat leads to the sub power amp is key to the maximum capacitor performance. Lead/connector inductance negates capacitor performance. Not all caps are equal, those with lower ESR rating perform the same with fewer farads. That 1F Alumapro will make you happy.

 

$110 shipped for the 1F Alumapro. Let me know if you're interested. Just PM me and I'll send you my paypal address and you can give my your info. I could have it out tomorrow.


Matt

 

I got the 500X1 Jl audio amp in my '05 Z and I have never even seen anything dim!! there have SLIGHT changes in voltage as displayed on the inst. cluster but that is it. I think you should put the money elsewhere.

 

oh by the way... just got home... man... 15 hours at work is way too much

Anyway... so it's actually a 5 Farad... and now that I think about it... I'm not sure Alumapro even makes a 1 farad cap... but I could be wrong. Anyway, same price if you're interested. I think it lists for about $300. Or if someone else wants it, PM me for my paypal addy.

 

You really don't want a cap with that 500.1. It's got regulated power rails, so the cap is pointless, except maybe for bling.

 

i have one 2 farad for my 300/4 and one 2 farad for my 500/1 amp. I know this is overkill but cap is not that expensive aniway.

 

geting really mixed view's here, some say i dont need it some say i do... Well my rpms drop if i turn it up, i have a stock bat. so i think i do need the cap. but 5f is too much but thanks muppet. navy i dont think you listen to the same music as i do.

 

1 or 2 would be fine.

 

Dunno... I could be wrong but I think once you add another load like a cap, it won't matter if it's a 1 farad or a 50 farad. And since your system wouldn't drain either, you could use either. Someone correct me if I'm wrong on this.

If I were you I'd try changing out your battery to a good deep cycle one like an Optima yellowtop. Then if you're still having problems, maybe take a look at an upgraded alternator. Then if you're still dimming out... get a cap.

Though really based on your system, unless you've got a lot more other things running too, you shouldn't be dimming or losing that much power. There could be a bad cell in the battery or something with your alt. If either is the case a cap won't help.

 

it does. PRICING.

 

i thought if i have a 500.1 i wouldent need a cap. But this only happends if i crank it up. Im gona install the cap see what happends.