trying to set a good system up i have pioneer avic x1 and two rockford fosgate 12" subs with rockford 1000 watt amp. would you recommend fitting a power cap if so what size cap ( and how do you wire it up ) i want to fit it all my self but only got basic knowledge any help would be of grate use

 

You'll probably need a 1 Farad capacitor. They're big ****'s!!!

You need to strap it across the +12v/0v (near your amp IIRC), very simple. It'll basically suck out all the electrical noise which is generated when switching 1kW of audio !!

It's been a while since I've been into my audio, but I think you can get one for about 60quid.

Hope this helps.

 

nice one mate thats a great help cheers

 

No worries.

Now that I'm awake, I've remembered the real benefit of a massive cap. It's not a smoothing cap it's there to provide massive instantaneous currents you'll need for your B-lines !! Which should help give them a bit more clarity.

Also, I think they'll be a little more than 60quid, as a lot of them are specifically aimed at car audio these days. See how you get on.

 

And also it hepls your OEM electrical system because it does“nt have this big changes in Voltage.