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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=132362
Printed Date: May 05, 2024 at 5:53 AM


Topic: cap voltage

Posted By: pdxshorty
Subject: cap voltage
Date Posted: October 11, 2012 at 9:46 PM

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 By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: October 11, 2012 at 10:08 PM
No.



Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: October 12, 2012 at 10:09 AM
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 By: pdxshorty
Date Posted: October 12, 2012 at 6:53 PM
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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