compacitors and kicker

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Topic: compacitors and kicker

Posted By: DRamaL7
Subject: compacitors and kicker
Date Posted: December 27, 2004 at 10:28 PM

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.

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Posted By: darthness
Date Posted: December 27, 2004 at 10:56 PM

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.

Posted By: bigboi11
Date Posted: December 27, 2004 at 11:38 PM

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.

Posted By: DRamaL7
Date Posted: December 28, 2004 at 9:44 AM

Thanks , that helps allot .

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Posted By: kfr01
Date Posted: December 28, 2004 at 10:25 AM

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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Posted By: Master Asylum
Date Posted: December 28, 2004 at 1:19 PM

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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1998 Monte Carlo w/
Eclipse CD8454
2xRockford 5.25" Power 2-way T152C
2xRockford 6"x9" Punch 3-way FRC4369
1xMemphis 16-MCH1300 5-channel
2xKicker 12" L5 Solobaric-2 Ohm

Posted By: 97Avalonxls
Date Posted: December 28, 2004 at 2:20 PM

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.

Posted By: DRamaL7
Date Posted: December 28, 2004 at 9:21 PM

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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