the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
icon

cap wiring


Post ReplyPost New Topic
< Prev Topic Next Topic >
1nicemustang 
Copper - Posts: 89
Copper spacespace
Joined: August 19, 2002
Location: United States
Posted: April 02, 2003 at 10:53 AM / IP Logged  
hey there everyone----when wiring a cap do i want--
A: the 4 ga wire to go to the cap then D-Block then split to the amps.
or
B: the 4 ga wire to go to the D-Block then split to a cap and the amps
if i remember correctly its choice A:
dragonrage 
Copper - Posts: 193
Copper spacespace
Joined: March 15, 2003
Location: United States
Posted: April 02, 2003 at 11:02 AM / IP Logged  

A is usually the better choice

2009 Pontiac G8 in planning stage
HU: ?
Speakers: ?
Amps: ?
thepencil 
Gold - Posts: 1,526
Gold spacespace
Joined: December 16, 2002
Location: Canada
Posted: April 02, 2003 at 12:00 PM / IP Logged  
Just keep the cap as close as possible to the amp. I have not notice any significant sound difference that was audible between your two choices.
Be careful whose advice you buy, but be patient with those who supply it.cap wiring -- posted image.
x6369x 
Copper - Posts: 108
Copper spacespace
Joined: November 10, 2002
Location: United States
Posted: April 02, 2003 at 10:10 PM / IP Logged  
A if your running multiple sub amps.
B if your running only 1 sub amp.
Friends Don't Let Friends Bump Stock.
esmith69 
Gold - Posts: 1,511
Gold spaceThis member has made a donation to the12volt.com. Click here for more info.spacespace
Joined: November 26, 2002
Location: United States
Posted: April 02, 2003 at 10:12 PM / IP Logged  

I'd go for choice A--it seems the most logical way in my opinion--power source before the splitting point.  lol and besides I don't really understand what you meant about "splitting it to a cap" so that ruled out choice B for mecap wiring -- posted image.

x6369x 
Copper - Posts: 108
Copper spacespace
Joined: November 10, 2002
Location: United States
Posted: April 02, 2003 at 10:43 PM / IP Logged  
If your using only 1 bass amp, I would go from the dist block to the cap, then to the bass amp. Wiring it this way will deliver all of the cap's energy to the bass amp. Highs amps don't really benefit from a cap, since a caps attempt to keep battery voltage constant during deep/long bass notes. Try to keep the distance from the cap to the amp to less than 18".
Friends Don't Let Friends Bump Stock.
1nicemustang 
Copper - Posts: 89
Copper spacespace
Joined: August 19, 2002
Location: United States
Posted: April 03, 2003 at 2:26 PM / IP Logged  
ok well i meant taking the wire from the cap to the d block....then 4 outputs from the block to the components.
i usually wire it wire cap dblock then to the amps. i figure the power would be equal throughout the whole range of the system and all could benifit from it.

Sorry, you can NOT post a reply.
This topic is closed.

  Printable version Printable version Post ReplyPost New Topic
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot create polls in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

  •  
Search the12volt.com
Follow the12volt.com Follow the12volt.com on Facebook
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 • Copyright © 1999-2025 the12volt.com, All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy & Use of Cookies
Disclaimer: *All information on this site ( the12volt.com ) is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular use. Any user assumes the entire risk as to the accuracy and use of this information. Please verify all wire colors and diagrams before applying any information.

Secured by Sectigo
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
Support the12volt.com
Top
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer