Is a cap worth it ?

I dont understand all of this CAP bashing. A cap is for holding onto large amounts of power to be used when the system needs to peak (eg, a large bass hit). Without this, when the amp needs the extra power, it has to get it directly from the battery. A battery is a device that is made for longterm slow power output, not really up to the task of delivering large amounts of power on demand. A cap on the other hand is short term power  holding for very fast dissapation. Which is kinda what you want when the amp says "gimme some power, i gotta make some bass". I dont know what you guys have been running in your systems, but i run atleast 2 one f caps on a 600 watt rms amp Every time. and it make a HELLA difference in bass responce and distortion reduction.

thats my take.

They arent saying caps dont work, but they are band aids for electrical systems with not enough power...How much is a 1 farad cap retail these days..like $150 - $200 beans?  You can add a couple more dollars to that and get a high output alternator and solve all your problems..

I don’t understand all of this CAP bashing. A cap is for holding onto large amounts of power to be used when the system needs to peak (e.g., a large bass hit). Without this, when the amp needs the extra power, it has to get it directly from the battery. A battery is a device that is made for long-term slow power output, not really up to the task of delivering large amounts of power on demand. A cap on the other hand is short term power holding for very fast dissipation. Which is kind of what you want when the amp says "gimme some power, I gotta make some bass". I don’t know what you guys have been running in your systems, but I run at least 2 one f caps on a 600 watt rms amp every time. and it makes a HELLA difference in bass response and distortion reduction.

That’s my take.

Yes, a high output alternator would help out allot by putting more power into the circuit, but does it solve the problem of quick high power consumption by the amps? This is one thing that sets most amps apart from others is their amount of power capacity built in. Isn’t it obvious that by adding an external cap, their would be no more problem with power deficiencies?

Caps can help out a system greatly, but in my opinion the correct approach would be to get an alternator, and then a cap....if needed....but you are right about them helping when there are quick high power draws ...but they dont necessarily "solve power deficiencies".

Good point. I agree.

Where can one find a Hi output alternator and what defines a Hi output alternator?