Hi Guys,

I'm installing a jl audio 500/1 and a jl audio 300/2 amp in my roadster, I've been researching it and I had a question. I've installed one amp in my cars before but never two. Am I going to need to run a capacitor or will I be okay installing it without a capacitor? thanks in advance for the help guys I appreciate it.

 

willing to bet you will seem some voltage dip when bass hits.but shouldnt be too bad

 

dave do you work in the audio/vid industry in n.o.?

 

*ninja edit

 

i have two amps no cap no power loss. only a 8in sub tho

 

I have a coupe but was able to fit 3 amps in mine, 2 jl audio 500/1 amps and a 1 jl audio450/4 amp powering 2 Rockford fosgate p3 subs. Sounds amazing and hits hard. I had an audio shop build me a custom alternator to handle all of the power of the system and the cars main electrical system so there was no need for a cap. If you have the dough, its best to have a custom alternator built for your car.

 

i have 2 10jl subs with jl 500w amp and another 6 channel amp from jl powering the speakers, i have a capacitor just to be smart and it should help with battery life.

 

Can you guys PLEASE do some research and stay away from the freakin caps .They dont do anything if anything they hurt your electrical plus makes you look like a complete noob

 

Why would you run 3 amps when you can do the same with 2. Your output in nooo way needs a H.O alt which I can bet puts out much less under load than a real h.o. I would never trust my electrical(alt) to an audio shop go to a reputable company. RF p1's,p2's and p3's suck your setup doesnt quite make sense

 

Op what does installing 2 amps have to do with a cap? You dont need a cap, further more your stock electrical is more than enough for your setup

 

I have a hard time believing that it sounds amazing lol

 

i got a Rainbow iPaul DM2000 running 1000W @ 1ohm with no voltage drop at all.

 

Shizzmaster2k that shop robbed you BIG TIME.

 

^ maybe he had a setup designed and went in asking to be f****d lol.not the shops fault he wants to spend more money than he has too.(sorry i work at an audio shop)

 

^By no means they have to make a living also bills have to be paid. But a lot of consumers go into stores uneducated and depend on the the professional to steer them in the right direction. Some of the crap I see audio shops promote or suggest boggles my mind. Capacitors, overkill or inadequate electrical systems and the list goes on and on

 

^ you will get no arguments here.salesman will be salesman.

 

Capacitors do serve a purpose and can be useful in some applications - it really depends on the particulars of not only the components, but the conditions under which it is being used