Car Audio Specialist, Come Here!!!!

Ok so my setup-

4 Infinity kappas
Pioneer double din HU
4 channel alpine amp

soon to be installed-


500w mono alpine amp
10" alpine type-E sub


Question-
do i need a capacitor if im running two amps? i work at best buy and our car audio specialist says i should get one. but everyone else i talk to says its a waste of money.

correct me if im wrong but a capacitor dispurses the power more even which in turn saves battery power?

so what i would like to know is-


whats the pros and cons of a capacitor. because thats $50 i dont wanna spen if i dont have to.

thanks in advance

 

You shouldn't need a capacitor for that set up, the alternator and battery on your taco is more than enough. A capacitor works best for a car with a smaller alternator and battery and a longer power wire to the amps, and it is actually a drain on your system, it just smothes out the power to your amp and helps stop your lights from dimming.
You might want to look at getting a better sub, you are going to be way over powered with that amp, 1 type R would match up a lot better,

 

the type r's are so deep though, theyre like twice as deep as the e's!!! i only have an access cab! the type e's run at 250rms so if anything ill run two tens. but thanks for the info and welcome to TW!

 

I run a 1000watt mono amp and a 500-4 channel.1jl12 and 4-6 1/2's and I don't run a cap.my headlights don't even dim.u should b ok

 

Hmmm i won't get one....that's $50 I could use

 

I run an 1100w RMS monoblock amp and run a 75x4 amp.
I had a spare battery I was going to install - Mr. Marv told me I didn't need it.


Save your cash.

 

While the input is a bit late, you absolutely do not need a capacitor. While they are kinda cool to look at, and the ones with the voltage monitor gauge are nifty, your electrical system is more than capable of providing the power for your amps.

I wouldn't be against purchasing a cap if I had extra cash burning a hole in my pocket, but it would not be because it will improve any discernible specs in my audio system.

 

I also work at Best Buy as a car audio installer.


And no, you do not need a cap. Especially not with your amps.

 

Don't waste your money on a cap. Buy some wire and do the "big 3 mod".

 

Unless you are removing the back seat for audio, you don't need to bother, and in that situation you would more likely be 'adding' than 'modding'. Toyota actually gives you ample enough hardware.

 

Great advice and never a bad idea

And no, as everyone else has said. NO CAP necessary....In my opinion they're just a load of BS anyways haha