What size capacitor for this amp/sub??

[ZooKeeper]

Hey all, I've just started to tinker around with my car a bit and I've decided that the first thing I'm going to do is put in a sound system.

I have picked out the following amp and sub:
1 (one) Audiobahn AW1206T 12" Dual 4-ohm Voice Coil Subwoofer
-and-
1 (one) Audiobahn A8000T 400W x 1 mono subwoofer amplifier

I'm wondering if you guys think I will need a capacitor (I am assuming I will need one) and if so, what size capacitor I'll need...

Any comments or suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

 

[J32a2OwnsU]

With what little power you are pushing a 1 farad cap is all you will need for sure..

I like the audiobahn equipment though!!!

 

[io_303]

1 farad will be fine for that

 

[aznburn210]

even a .5 farad cap is fine..

 

[1999stockaccord]

agreed, 1 farad will be more than enough

 

[ZooKeeper]

cool, thanks for the quick replies guys!

 

[SiRcivic27]

you dont need a cap foor 400 watts of power. I run a JL audio 300/4, that actually puts out 400+watts and nothing ever happens when its on. Now I know the sub is gonna hit hard but I dont think 400 watts is going to do anything. My buddies 1000 watt RF amp hardly does anything, save the money, dont get a cap

 

[Fawks]

A8000T is 800 watt x 1 at 2ohm I think. I will check. 1 farad per 1000 watts is the rule of thumb. But with tiny Civic alternators, bigger is better. I have a 2 farad and my headlights still dance. A big alternator helps.

 

[Fawks]

you dont need a cap foor 400 watts of power. I run a JL audio 300/4, that actually puts out 400+watts and nothing ever happens when its on. Now I know the sub is gonna hit hard but I dont think 400 watts is going to do anything. My buddies 1000 watt RF amp hardly does anything, save the money, dont get a cap

Cap = faster discharge = better response. You may not need it, but it can help. Also, that is an 800 watt amp. A nice one at that.

 

[ZooKeeper]

should i wait and see how well the sub and amp work before i go out and buy a cap or should i just buy one when i buy the sub and amp?

 

[J32a2OwnsU]

just buy it. I'll bet money your lights will dim if you dont get it......

its worth it, just b/c its working ok on others doesnt mean it will with yours. It will hit harder and I guarantee no headlight dimming on bass hits...

 

[ClemsonCiv]

What you should do is buy the system in my sig, ive bee trying to sell it FOREVER! 2-10's in box, amp, cap and wiring kit...PM me and let me know

 

[SiRcivic27]

if its an 800W amp why the does his post say 400? I dont do the whole audiobahn thing so I just went off his post....

 

[boricuacvc]

i say buy the cap... its not alot of money compared to having to replace an alternator and then having to buy a cap anyways... so yea, be safe and buy it. plus it will look good wit the rest of ur stuff....