The TRUTH About Car Audio CAPACITORS! Testing a CHEAP 12v Capacitor VS IOXUS UltraCap Supercapacitor

[@meade916]

the key to a cap working is it HAS to be near the amp it is feeding...that is why the 1f showed positive results. Good video Exo!!!

[@russlora]

I wire my liion bank right next to the amp within 1 foot for this very reason . It is huge to put whatever your backup bank is right by the Main amps

[@youdig3691]

u kno he's sensitive lol

[@youdig3691]

@Tsunauticus III he most likely never will lol.. he's about to be 48 but acts 4-8 years old lol.. I could only imagine how many subscribers he has that he blocks.. honestly, I think KZbin should remove the subs that he blocks, I bet those numbers would be a huge change

[@calixxlivin]

Tsunauticus III he sensitive a’f talks back online but there will be a day for everyone and sac ain’t far

[@JUANMENI1986]

shout out Steve, I got a SMD distribution block running my system, love the quality👌

[@EXOcontralto]

Happy Friday, KZbin!!! Next time someone argues with you about capacitors... Just send them this video 👌😊👌 Don't forget to comment for a chance to WIN BIG!!!

[@Jacob-vj5mj]

Please make videos more often your pretty much the only person I like to watch😂

[@TigItOutBradwell]

Another informative video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@lolzombieeddy626]

my mom gets anoyed with my subs... i can see why when i have a 10in sub blaring in the houce

[@MRDavid413]

That’s the plan lol thanks for the info

[@Quan.216]

Nice video as always, I sent you a email a little while ago and I'm planning a different build so I would love to pick your brain on a few things. I'm going to email you some info.

[@Project2505]

As a ASE mechanic and mecp certified advanced level tech I can say that if you are pulling that many amps that your alternator is slowing and causing your belt to slip you are definitely pulling at least 110% of that alternator you need a bigger alt and need to look at the belt, tensioner pulley to make sure it is applying enough tension to the belt so it doesn’t slip And keep up the good work on these videos very informative and very easy for newbies to follow. Great work and thank you.

[@keanesnyder768]

I've been watching since I was about 10 years old and now I'm 21 keep up the hard work exo it always brightens my day when you upload

[@therandomrobert1842]

Felt that I fell in love with car audio from him and life of price now I’ve got three sundown x18’s blastin away

[@homyclown]

I’d like to see a video of this cap vs a second battery...

[@donnronnbagger1727]

Yeah thats definitely a good question. Bc I'm not 100% sure if I'm gonna need a second battery, but first I'll be upgrading to a 300a Alt and then a better battery to start off. And Hopfully that's enough, but if not I'll be in this conversation myself.

[@_JoeMomma]

DonnRonn Bagger I feel like it’s all subjective to your system and what type of power you are pulling so everyone’s is gonna be different but, I bet another battery with a high output amp wouldn’t hurt lol

[@williamkillingsworth2619]

A super cap will charge and discharge faster than a battery but won’t have as much actual energy storage. This cap would likely keep the voltage steadier, as long as the alternator can keep up. the battery would lose voltage during big draws but over all have much more stored energy, kind of a tortoise and hare scenario. It depends always on whats being used and how it is being used. Remember you need energy to charge the cap and the battery so the Alternators output is key too how much power u can create over a given time. Batteries and caps all store energy they just do it in different ways, The alternator is the only thing creating energy

[@Des420]

@@donnronnbagger1727 You don't need a 2nd battery, but if you're investing in a 300a alt, it does make sense to invest in another battery or two as well.

[@donnronnbagger1727]

@@Des420 yeah what I was thinking was after putting in on a 300a alt, I just wanted to get the best possible battery that I can, not sure of what my exact needs would be right now, but from that theory, I'm wondering if I will still need another battery in the back, or a cap, or would my system be fine with the 300a alt and a good battery something with over 1k cold cranks, I'd have to look into Ah and all that to see what is my best option. But I'm hoping the 300 alt will be key to not needing a million different pieces of equipment you know

[@Chris_Wolfgram]

I ended up getting the battery form Xs Power Supercaps 500 farad, from you guys, and I love it ! HUGE difference ! Stabilizes the shit out of my electrical 👍 Big improvement in dynamic headroom too... (for kickdrums and other instantaneous bass notes) Thanks guys 🙂 Keep on it ! Love the vids too.

[@Clovistoolsdotcom]

Dude you would make a great teacher in a school setting, classmates would stay interested learning

[@andyalley7012]

Especially considering more than half ...if not all Are r .... Attention deficent &--or hyper active #knowmyownkind lol

[@ArnoldGaming]

Whoever said caps suck is those who bought a cheap 1 farad one. Whover said caps are good is those who bought a good capacitor. Ending the debate thanks EXO!

[@dyslectische]

I agree I had one in my car . But i do have 2 battery in the car. One for the car IT self. One for my audio systeem in the back. This way a faster way to sent Amps . A battery do not like to sent its power. A battery whant to keep is . The 1 farad is make to sent IT fast and not to hold IT . So that is a Nice combo for your subwoofer amp.

[@yougod7253]

@@dyslectische 1 fared is meant for the garbage can.

[@liberalsarethebiggestcryba6654]

@@yougod7253will the one he showed in the video stop my car lights from dimming? Recently got a new amp and it’s causing my lights to dim because of how much more power and harder it is hitting

[@gtstanton9785]

I've been installing car audio for over 20 years, everything that you said in this video is right and straight to the point keep it up man great job!

[@miket2607]

Been years since I first saw this guy. Always come back to check and see how he’s doing from time to time. OG of the audio game right here lol.

[@adamfinch7713]

I made the ioxus ultracaps! The odds that I contributed to the manufacturing of the one in this video is almost 100% I love car audio and it's awesome to see these in this video.

[@jtbacon72jb]

Nice im trying to get one to run my taramp

[@jayone2918]

Just add to the car or does it have to be charged?

[@royalbooty4657]

Adam, response would you give me if I asked about the safety of using these despite the recalls? Just looking for saftey

[@johnnymartinez2917]

@@jayone2918 you have to charge it before hooking it up, trying to figure out how to charge mine , myself too....

[@poindextertunes]

@@royalbooty4657 i been using mine for a couple months no problems. they recalled them bcuz the brackets that held them in place would break open the housing allowing moisture to get it in causing shorts

[@gman1642]

I love your channel bro, extremely informational. I don't know why I didn't subscribe years ago.. I'm self-taught with years of experience by trial and error, starting at 12 years old when I bought my first pair of subs which were two 10-in MTX thunders with the gray cardboard cone in 1994. Your the only one online that I found that can answer the questions I have to the best of your knowledge without taking sides or trying to talk up a certain favorite brand.. In my eyes, for sure a trusted source of car stereo information, while breaking it down for people to understand. THANK YOU, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!

[@wal]

Excellent video brother!

[@josephmuhavi1374]

Nice job bro

[@samwright2784]

I would love to win a super cap if I can

[@ronniepirtlejr2606]

I am an Electronics hobbyist & former installer. This video makes total and complete sense! I understand why you need to explain it to the average person, so that they can understand. It's all about capacity. All capacitors can accept a charge & discharge extremely fast. Some faster than others. But you throw that many farad's in a capacitor Bank, backed up with voltage regulation and Bluetooth. You got plenty of juice to make your Bass Thunder hard! Nice demonstration brother!👍🇺🇸

[@Brandon_Neil]

I've watched this video at least 4 times over the years, I finally just purchased one of these things so I'm here for another refresher before it's delivered.

[@THELIFEOFPRICE]

Great video man!

[@PFab]

JP you got some great videos yourself. That's crazy no one knows you here or just didn't reply back. In my eyes you and EXO are KZbins best audio dudes I want to follow. I grew up in the same era. Love bass. Now I'm a little older and miss those days. Where I live people don't do as much as they did before in the 90s. We used to have SPL competitions and I entered 2 times. I hit 146 and 163 the second time. Nothing crazy. 3 12" pioneers with the diamond plating subs in custom made boxes and a 15 inch kicker xpl square sub which just came out at that time. All in my little 90 civic hatchback. Those were good times.

[@lowhertzhighspl]

@@PFab 163 port score? off 3 12" Pioneers?

[@PFab]

@@lowhertzhighspl port score? Sorry I don't understand that.

[@heathmosley2227]

Ok

[@mcgriffith2727]

Back in the day we used caps to save the alternator. Older cars often had like 40amp max alternators. With a big amp they used to pull more power then the battery and alternator could handle, especially over long periods of time. A decent capacitor was often used if you didn't like replacing alternators or push starting your car

[@Thumper68]

My 68 camaro has 69 amp alternator. It’s been along time since 40 amp alternators

[@diylithiumguy]

@@Thumper68 Some cars still have alternators that will barely supply 40 amps.

[@reidnichol9255]

Which cars have 40A alternators today?

[@Clare.1985]

I remember lol

[@Mastermindyoung14]

​@@reidnichol9255none

[@johngreen7630]

I know what you're saying you done.Real good On this project, everything looks perfect to me. I'm 35 years old right now. I was diagnosed with 2 tumors on my brain. So now I'm on disability. I was a big time based said myself. I still am, but I can't afford to buy a system on disability. Watching your videos gives me the The excitement that I have when I'm listening to a system. God bless

[@AtarTube]

Finally, I have been wondering about all the caps. Good to know what is actually the difference.

[@suazzz3070]

Watching Exo with all his energy makes my day” keep the vids coming, ps I can really use the ultra cap that’s what my system is missing. Showtime FTW

[@Clare.1985]

I bought the uc-31 strictly because of THIS video. Needless to say, I am not disappointed. I am now able to run a true 3k amplifier without a high output alternator. I have done the other necessary upgrades such as big 4 and quality ofc wiring. Going by the app for the uc-31 on the hardest hitting songs my voltage stays right around 14v. At idle it stays at mid 13's. Thank you Exo.

[@bmy5teriou525]

Love that you were able to become part of Showtime Electronic's team. You deserve it man! Great video btw!

[@S1ST3RC4RD1N4L]

Bro you’re like freaking Bill Nye of Audio 🤟

[@joneastman5627]

Not many of us old enough to know who bill is bro😂 we made it😂

[@timothytanner5767]

It's nice to see someone else other than me taking time to teach the younger generation how to understand the electricity around them I would really like to have one of those batteries in my Jeep for my stereo system thanks

[@DeMoNicslipknot]

Could really use the ultra cap for sure! Love the vids, long time subscriber, learned a lot from watch you over the years my man! Keep up the high energy, knowledgeable, kick ass vids dude!

[@chiefkicabich7312]

I actually recently acquired a regular capacitor the other day and was tossing around the idea of installing it but I'm not sure it would be worth messing with.. love your videos man. Good vibe and good info. Keep on keepin on man.

[@loveaviation]

I made my own up to 16V 500 farad capacitor bank using 6 3V 3000 farad cells connected in series without any electronics 2 years ago. I put all that in a foam padded plywood box and just hooked up in parallel with my car battery. My car never has a problem cranking over and I have no voltage drop at all with my current 1000W audio setup. I can start my car several times without the battery using this too so it doubles as a jump start booster pack.

[@Spicy_Edamame]

EXO always goes above and beyond to make educational content fun and inspiring. Keep up the hard work mate.

[@kittyfanatic1980]

I think you need a new belt man. It was squeeking even when you started it. Great vid as usual. Thx for the info.

[@Zaphod7835]

That's because the battery was dead, huge inrush draw as soon as the alternator turns fast enough to make power.

[@XX-121]

prob needs a timing belt and water pump too.

[@b1pig]

Always good to see technology move us forward. Never had a really high powered stereo. Whole vehicle power has never broken 1000 watts. Compact 4ch in the front and a 350 watt sub amp on a single 10. Yes, my Jeep suffers from the headlight dimming.... Maybe one day I'll upgrade the alternator. LOL

[@vqr50]

You're a super cap Exo! Lol, but seriously thanks for keep the energy in audio art alive! And yes my 02 Tahoe (2 classic Memphis 1000d and 2 M6 15s) could use a super cap even w 2 alternators!

[@mixxinmel]

Hey great info on capacitors that made me wanting to get one now for my setup, you made it plain and clear on how it works and how to hook one up. Great Job on the video. Thanks Bro.

[@AJOSUE]

Never noticed a difference when I had one

[@CCobraProductions]

The most edifying video that I have found on KZbin so far. This guy certainly knows his stuff. I will certainly know what to go out and buy. Thanks so much for this video.

[@danielthechskid]

While the Maxwell ESM was the OG for ultracapacitors used for engine starting (hence the name Engine Start Module) I really want to see more companies offering these, and the unit in the video is a great start.

[@MrWader935]

Never was a fan of Capacitors. Now running a 100AH Limitless Lithium and very happy!!!!!

[@dennycote6339]

Been subbed for years since you got me back into car audio.

[@Geerladenlad]

When I had my first system installed the installer put a capacitor with each of my older amps. He said the older amplifiers needed the support.

[@crustybass75]

How awesome is it that you got comments from Big-D, JP and the Godfather of car audio Steve Meade. EXO doing it right.

[@arevirnad72]

Thank you very much for the explanation of the CAPACITOR. Now after watching this I feel better on getting what I need to finish my built thanks once again . May you continue with your teachings

[@zachr5676]

That would definately be a helper on my next build. Slowly upgrading when I can

[@bryanCLXT]

same just a lil budget build

[@xdawg51]

Definitely informative! Seems that I would benefit more from a supercap vs just a gel cell 12v or lithium.

[@alanstant9356]

Sometimes it's what you have to go with because of low funds my friend. A lot of people just don't have the money for the upgrades. We just use and get what we can afford even tho there are other products that do better. As always thanks for sharing this my friend. Love your videos.

[@jerrycox5893]

I'm glad to see someone showing people the difference between a regular cap and a high super condensing cap that holds power for a long term time because there's more parents in the super capacitors than the regular capacitor thank you

[@sloJoe84]

Exo my friend, thanks for giving me knowledge throughout the years. Can't wait to see what you do with ur Nissan bass ride!

[@shad0v0id1]

Ordered this ultracap and an alternator from showtime electronics because of you . love your channel and congrats of the new job!!!

[@derpiet]

I wold like to see a review for Subs from the Company GroundZero

[@mynamejeff2647]

10:14 what song is that??

[@ctrey8395]

Sound like k camp chopped and screwed cut that bitch off is the song I believe

[@roybodin7301]

lil negroid - jungle fever

[@nixonhoover2]

Roy Bodin you're one edgy white kid.

[@giantgigante7725]

I really think is mike jones still tippin ft slim thug and paul waul (chopped and screwed) .

[@RedragonReviews]

@@roybodin7301 what's the chopped version though

[@twiitchacrazysonofabiitch9530]

Right now I'm pushing a kicker ZX2500 .1 and when installed the amp has a 300 amp fuse right near car battery. I'm pushing 2000w X 2 so I have two 12in Skar D3s which contain dual voice coils and these coils are rated at 4 Ohms each and I have them wired in such a way that I'm drawing 2 ohms which is the minimum my amplifier can handle. Are these subwoofers receiving 2000 Watts each when max is 2500watts. They also have dual stacked magnets and a vented voice coil through the back of the magnet right in the centre and this seems to keep them cool but when running for an hour or more at 70% volume the magnets heat up but not to a burning the skin temperature or anything near that is that normal? The amplifiers Peak states that it is 5000 Watts or 2500 watts RMS and I have it turned up to about 80%. Bass Boost +4db and X-over set to 80Hz. I'm using a 20farad capacitor and wondering if that is good enough for this setup. I have much more to do like the door speakers need to be upgraded and an amplifier added to push the door speakers and I want to get a 4 cubic ft box for the 2 skar 12 inch subwoofers as right now they're running in a 3.2 cubic foot box. I can dim the headlights easily when the volume is up past half but do you think the Diming is a big issue even though I have a 20farad or actually dual 10farad capacitors that are inside a metal frame and have blue LED backlighting and also a voltage metre that I can watch the charge of the car and Battery as I'm playing music and get an idea of where my voltage sits and I've never seen it drop below 13.8 V and this is after an hour or two of playing at max volume. I'm asking this because my voltage metre stays steady at 14.4 V when playing normal music at a regular sound level but I can get it to drop to about 13.8 V when I have my subwoofers turned all the way up. Was just wondering if you can tell me if I'm risking ruining anything or is what I have set up doing fine and will keep doing me fine as long as I don't get in a car accident and smash it all up. The subwoofers are 2500w Max/per subwoofer so am I underpowering or overpowering by giving them 2000 W each or 4000 W total? Also I'd love to win that super cap that you're showing and I've been following you since you started out going to the car shows and competitions and just wanted to say I'm a big fan and I love what you do! you bring me joy bro, for every video you post i get a positive "charge" your knowledge "amps" me up. Don't ever give up your hobby your great at what you do and you teach the noobs like me what not to do hahaha. I never knew as much as I do now I didn't know much other than I love bass and my friends that had systems in their cars always gave me dreams of having my own one day and now I do and I must say thanks to you so far it's been running smoothly and things I'm not sure about I take to a shop down the road which is famous for its installations and knowledge in this local area and usually to get in to have something done they are backed up at least about 30 days and that's with three or even four workers going at a time all day. Thanks to my stubbornness I have gone about a few things the wrong way and messed up a few items so you can say I've learned a few things the hard way but thankfully it's never being anything too expensive that I have destroyed so no worries my friend. Couldn't blame you anyway because you are a teacher not the one who told me to cross the positive and negative wire and watch the Sparks Fly LOL no I didn't really do that but now I like to research ahead of time like you do. I learned that from watching you the fact that it's easier to research and do properly rather than research nothing and screw everything up.

[@Martin1519]

I’ve been a hardcore basshead since about 2008, and I never understood what the purpose of the measly 4 farad caps actually were. I always assumed the companies that made them only did so to make extra money off people that didn’t know anything about car audio

[@mikemalmgren-dy6hk]

I got to say it’s nice to see somebody that gets right to the point and stays on track of their subject as I am impressed with the capacitor bank batteries in a multitude of directions I personally am a fabricator\machinist your demonstration of the capabilities of your capacitors Was one of the most direct and visually affirmative fax clarifying quite a few directions of misconceptions I just want to say I think you would have a lot of success featuring an electric vehicle being outfitted with a similar type capacitance that not only peaks your stereo performance but turns your electrical drive motor in a similar type performance upgrade as this is something that I’ve done to mine I’m exceptionally impressed by the acceleration increase and think he would have a blast with the overall results and most of all I’m excited about your excitement this is the kind of stuff we need to teach the next generation so we don’t lose our builders and technicians in the future I’d like to hear more about your contest to win a capacitor bank So I subscribed And look forward to seeing more of your videos stay safe have fun and stay loud

[@PK_EP]

I just picked up one of these capacitors from Showtime electronics. Can't wait to install it and see the difference it makes. Thanks for making such an educational video bro

[@hunor0327]

I learning electonic, doing my 5. year in school, i was suprised when i saw u know how capacitors work in series :D! aand i would love to get one of those sup caps :DD

[@tehpimpmasta]

Some people are born with genius level IQs and could learn all this in a matter of seconds, all by themselves. Just proves being xXBXXNXx can be a waste of time sometimes.

[@alltheboost5363]

I remember when a 1 farad cap was badass back in the day... like over two decades ago. And to think you can now have 375f at over 14 volts is insane. I want one of these so bad.

[@russbrown1596]

I used deep cycle boat batteries, gel cell, or glass mat. I thought that was the answer. I'd love one of these too.

[@dorkydarell4073]

You just wait till I stop blowing fuses, tweeters, and amps!! I will see u at show pal! Great 👍 job awesome presentation Mr. EXO

[@Bennyfinklestienfurtrapper]

I remember when there were only a small amount of subs on this channel I hope I win this super cap man my electrical will thank exo and show time lol

[@ForgettableNow]

Love you stuff dude ❤️

[@dopeghost4204]

Me2

[@87_g-body_king74]

Good video! Plenty useful info! Just ordered one today for 349.99 thanks to the black Friday sale! Can't wait to see what kind of difference it makes!

[@josephferguson4222]

Did it make any difference im itching to buy one but I don’t wanna waste 400 lol

[@AFreshmanPerspective]

You are such a showman! Well done EXO. Thanks for putting it together for us.

[@youdig3691]

"no cap" funny that cap is an old/ new slang..

[@slimjim1104]

A 1 farad cap kept my lights from dimmimg and such. I just had one big 5 channel premium eclipse amp runnin 2 12s and components in the back and front. Think it was 100x 4 and 200 x1. without that cap at loud volumes my lights and stuff would dim. With it no dimming regardless of volume.

[@chrisgeorge1024]

I run a 3 farad cap on my system I’m running 2 sdr skar 12’s and a 1100 watt Memphis class d tuned with a o scope. I also have a platinum agm battery and big 3 done. No problems at all. I stay at 12+ volts in the super low notes 13+ normally no matter how loud and long I run it. I think comparing the two that you did is still kinda misleading to new comers. It all depends on what subs and amp you are running for how much power you need. In my case there is no need to buy a 400 dollar super bank. I’m not running that much power. Doing everything else correctly helps the most like battery, big 3, proper grounds, proper sub wiring. I’m just referring to the smaller systems like I have that get played a lot. I’m not doing demos or hair tricks just personal enjoyment in my work car. So comparing “apples to apples” as you say could still be confusing to new to systems people.

[@WariorMageThief]

Yea it wouldn't matter if you had a cap regardless. Your battery is pretty much an ultra capacitor. Especially if you have a nice quick discharge agm one like yourself. One farad is good for roughly 50wl watts. After that it's useless untill it charges again. Which it then does, sapping strength from your amp, then when it's charged, it finally shoots it's little load and it starts the cycle over and over and over. Getting a capacitor for a low power system makes no sense because you wouldn't need it. The phrase is "one farad per 1k rms" if your not pushing that why even bother? You're better off either getting a better alternator, or battery and then upgrading the stock wiring. If youre pushing over 1000 rms I'd say then you would need an ultra cap, because like I said one farad is good for ~50 watts vs bam ultra cap with dozens of times the capacity of the shitty $120 fuse you just bought for your low powered amp.

[@lolzombieeddy626]

and it would be amazing to win... i would put it in my moms car to give her some bass if she wonts... bass in the car is fine

[@greddytalon]

Love your energy dude, I subscribed 30 seconds in.

[@James-fe7wd]

Glad to find your channel. You seem like they styropyro of the car audio world. Great vid!

[@faze_kingsimba3381]

I'm a new comer with 2 sets of 15s 1 set is a pair of kickers cvr 07cvr152 And the other set is skar sdr-15 d2 and I'm putting them in a 2007 Town and Country minivan as of right now I am surprising everyone to come across me but thank you any way ahead of time

[@edrivera1380]

Great video, in the market for an issue I’m having on my 2020 Silverado set up where my 800.1 keeps kicking and my 360.4 dies when the truck restarts….

[@SeegerG]

Absolutely excellent management of the question. A much needed explanation with well received excitation! You're a character! I did not know of this product. How might it compare with a LiFe Battery and deep cycle demands? Seems like it might be quite the cake taker across the board. It would be great if you could address this inquiry because you're motivated entertaining and thorough. Plenty of automotive applications as solar power systems are installed stationary and mobile. It would enhance all of our understanding. Rock out when you clock out my good man!

[@richardmanchester114]

The knowledge you give on this channel is the best because it's straight forward to the point!!!!

[@michaelbernal4196]

I've been a long time fan of loud ass kicking sound and your show sure does help me keep it that way ,so thank you very much ,I look forward to more and more tips

[@albertellisjr1159]

Big help thanks alot I had no idea about super caps .... I run multiple with a 2f and a 8f .pushing 6 12's kicker type r and 5 15's American Bass. 2 Energie er1600 and walmart 750 co crank up front stock alternator . But work van so is high output

[@Byron-Ray]

This is exactly what I've been looking for. The dyno doesn't lie... :) Great work!.

[@mauricedalaimo2127]

Awesome video, I've wondered for years which way was better to go, a second battery (agm high Amp rating, low Amp hours) or a capacitor... I would try to get a large 2nd battery with a heavy duty isolator relay so the car/ boat could be played without the engine running and still start perfectly when the key turns triggering the relay to connect the 2 batteries together.

[@AlexPerez-nb7ts]

I added a cap to my Memphis set up and it did exactly what I was told it was goin. To do helped with my dimming extremely and just all around made everything sound so much better

[@slitherman7883]

What brand

[@jaydoolies6973]

Hey EXO ive been a long time follower but havent been keeping up to date with your content. anyway congratulations on your channel and the professional production value. good on you dude!!

[@oSTYNCLSYo]

I ran 4 banks of maxwell ultracapacitor for 1 year with 2 alternators and no battery under the hood. Ran my blazer with 2 TC 5400s and a cactus k12.

[@joshuapare4644]

What a great explanation. What if you don't have room in your vehicle? I'm just trying to keep headlights from dimming. I'm running two 10s on 1000 W Amp and there is no room in my 2012 Ram for that big of ultra cap. Would it do me any good just to buy the 4 F cap to help with headlights dim?

[@YipperX5]

As a newbie to sound systems. I bring my industrial electrical experience and diy electrical systems knowledge to the game. My initial assumption has been to reduce vdrop. So I use quality cables/bars, and short runs. So taking this approach. My vehicle becomes the remote generator, and I just built a 600 continuous amp LiFePO⁴ 12v pack with a converter bank for the 14v max of the amplifier. This system is probably overkill but I wanted surge and continuous capabilities so that the voltage just never drops. Running this in a crown vic pi p71 with an upgraded alternator for my other stuff keeps the pack full. I never see dimming or anything weird but I will say the $4,000 price tag for my particular setup is way overkill. I reclaimed and built into a pack some 60ah lips cells into a pack. I took 16 of these cells for a bigger capacity but 1p will work. The bms on the pack is for 250amps, it effectively does the same as the super fat iron pack for the subs. Kicker is it only cost $400 to make and is next to the amp with a 0awg running from the battery into it for charging. The amp will stay powered longer than the door speakers. I also built a bypass after watching this to allow me to jump my own car instead of having the diodes.

[@bufftheson9578]

Hey!!! New subscriber!!! Dig the content. Just getting started. My system is so amateur and underwhelming. But I’m trying to learn how to get what I’m looking for. I have a 2000 Escalade. It has a head unit. The factory Nose which I think suck. I have a small Blaupunkt amp an 2 Boss Xtreme 12’s in a Groundshaker box. Woofers are mounted inverted upside down. No mirrors shaking. Loud and inaccurate plus unbalanced. Hopefully I can keep watching and get it figured out. Thanks Man from here in Bakersfield California!!!

[@altonkblagmon1648]

Let me just say i really like the video he broke it down to show the difference about what can do and the difference between power when it comes starting the vehicle it was a great presentation .

[@anthonygilliard2663]

Knowledgeable video. Man I sure need one of those. I'm so tired of getting my battery recharged. Obviously I'm new to today's audio scene. So with covid and lack of work I figured I'd take a chance with some money I had put away to upgrade a stock system so that I could actually enjoy my music. You know, something uplifting. Got robbed on my install so now I'm not sure who to trust and what price is fair especially on my budget. So thanks for putting this out because I would be happy to just hear what I have with a car that actually starts. Good job.

[@pngcustomsound750]

I am in south Africa 🇿🇦 my group of friends and my self watch many different channels of sound and we found your channel and yes it is fantastic bro loving your shows.i think that would be awesome a super cap wedo spl competition here i have tried to get my car to play with 15 v constantly and can't get it right after10 seconds or over 150 dbs is starts to drain voltage faster till about 12.8 and if i play longer it will probably blow or get damaged But ja loving yor programs....

[@kevinmozdel5542]

I appreciate your videos. Just so I'm clear the capacitors store power and stabilizes the current. So, with the ultra-capacitor you don't need an extra battery?

[@overbuiltautomotive1299]

good job on the video putting it together very professionally.. i like the choice in back ground music

[@ketchupmustard5465]

My sons car is a 2004 Toyota Corolla. I had a system in my suburban from 2003. I decided to give my suburban to my brother and he didn't want the system. So now that my son is driving he asked if he can put it in his car. I never had an issue with the charging system in my suburban. I did up grade the alternator and put a better battery in it. And that was after driving it for years. I'm hoping you can say it would be a good idea to put a cap in his car to try and save his charging system from going bad? I'm not really wanting to put a lot of money into this project. It isn't a large system it's 2 10" kickers and a kicker amp. It was professionally put together and installed in 2003. I never had an issue. The amp also ran the 6×9's in my suburban which I didn't take those out. Thanks for the help

[@WillF1980]

If I’m gonna only run one 1500 watt DD amp would getting a 350amp alternator work over a cap?

[@Andrewhawkes-w2g]

Wish I could get a 350 amp alternator for my car but no company to make it

[@ericalbers4867]

I know this is an older video by internet standards but I have a question regarding the ultra-cap. Why that over just getting a second battery? Whether it be lead/acid, AGM, or lithium. The way that UC is built it seems to act like a normal battery, capable of discharging over time instead of all at once. Its easy to find a battery with 1000+ CCA and over 24 Ah of current. So what's the difference?

[@nickn7939]

Should have run an amp meter on the positive alternator wire to see which setup abused the alternator more.

[@lowhertzhighspl]

did u re-drain car batt b4 testing second cap?

[@zaqclark529]

You have Bill Nye type energy when you are explaining things, it's pretty awesome.

[@tylerpatterson8664]

You are a huge help giving me vital information as I'm currently upgrading my car audio

[@daffyman9922]

Good Video ...Quick question. Whenever using caps does a battery isolater need to be installed for directional current?...Thanks man

[@Grimsterrr]

Back in the day I had a Geo Tracker with a system in it and a BatCap 800 to help, I didn't even know it, I had a bad battery lead for a few weeks and was cranking and running the car pretty much exclusively off of the BatCap. Didn't even realize it until I managed to discharge the BatCap and when I checked my leads found I had one that was barely hanging on.

[@realflow100]

WOOO!! supercapacitors are amazing! I think they should be added and combined with car batteries to preserve their life and the whole system would last SIGNIFICANTLY longer! with supercapacitors extremely long cycle life.

[@chrisshaw3799]

This guy's all right pretty thorough on his information I think I'm going to definitely watch some more of his videos

[@ILOVEHOTTUBS1]

I really enjoy your style of audio video. Thank you for the information!

[@davidwalters551]

Great video, what is the best box for the trunk of my convertible I always drive with the top down 63 impala sealed or ported?

[@austinbrooks9538]

Love watching your stuff man! Always learning something new!

[@rayjohnson7886]

Question what amp alternator and voltage is your alternator the car is at idling. But it's a big difference between that small cap and the bigger with more caps.

[@Josh-km9vc]

I'm putting together a home car audio system. I have a PM3-100-LK Powermax converter. Should I use it as a constant power supply or use it in charging mode with an attached battery? Perhaps even use a 12v Ultra Cap. What do you suggest?

[@george1on2]

I'm installing a capacitor bank in the trunk for my audio system. I already installed a cut off switch. Do I need any other fuses besides the one next to the battery?