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DRamaL7

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Posted: December 27, 2004 at 10:28 PM / IP Logged

ok im just getting into car audio and i think it's some fun stuff. But can aneyone help me? I have 2, 2004 15" 4ohm kicker L7 with the kicker KX1200.1 amp i dont want to get another battery for my system and i was wondering if a compacitor wil help me, and if not what are they 4? Also can i get some feedback on kicker? Thanks allot peace.

darthness

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Posted: December 27, 2004 at 10:56 PM / IP Logged

do you mean capacitor? they store a temporary amount of power, and then release it when needed i belive

Consider getting a better battery (Optima Yellow Top) and a high output alternator.

bigboi11

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Posted: December 27, 2004 at 11:38 PM / IP Logged

I have the same amp and i didn't need a capacitor or a new battery. I don't know what kind of car you drive but try the stock charging system it just might do it. I personally love kicker I have some and they are great for just for pure punishing bass but they don't have the crispness of some of the other speakers but you can always just put it in a sealed box to fix that.

DRamaL7

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Posted: December 28, 2004 at 9:44 AM / IP Logged

Thanks , that helps allot .

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Posted: December 28, 2004 at 10:25 AM / IP Logged

I've never heard a single decent reason to buy a capacitor. The general consensus seems to be the first power upgrade to make should be a high output alternator.

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Master Asylum

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Posted: December 28, 2004 at 1:19 PM / IP Logged

Rama, small misconception on car powering, the 2nd battery is only gonna really help if you plan on sitting around with the engine off and blaring your system. Alternator=running power, battery=non-running power. The High Output is best bet if needed.

www.bcae1.com will help you considerably if you really wanna learn some stuff. Experience will help too. *sigh*

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97Avalonxls

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Posted: December 28, 2004 at 2:20 PM / IP Logged

I agree with the above statements, I don't think there is any clearly stated problem, you ask if a cap will help you, but help with what. Kicker is good stuff in my book, I have two comp VR 15's and I love em. I'd try to run your system as is and if your headlights dim excessively or you notice that your electrical system is strained, then look into a high output alt.

DRamaL7

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Posted: December 28, 2004 at 9:21 PM / IP Logged

thanks allot that helps me allot on that subject but if n-e 1 else has something to say please leave it

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