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hello all! I installed some 250 volt dayton caps in my low powered car stereo for my tweets. I like the sound,but my question is, am I wasting power useing these vs say 50 volt caps?? thanks.

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Posted: October 12, 2012 at 10:09 AM / IP Logged

The voltage rating of a crossover cap relates to how much power it can handle. Higher voltage caps can handle higher input power levels. I suggest always use caps rated at 100V or higher to be safe.

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Posted: October 12, 2012 at 6:53 PM / IP Logged

sounds like I have nothing to gain by switching caps... thank you for the info. hard to find information like this anywhere.!!

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