Stiffening capacitor???

**Emerica2843** · 01-24-2006, 04:04 PM

Hi i need to buy at least a 1 farad capacitor for my system, and i was wondering if there is a difference between a stiffening capacitor and just a regular capacitor? thanks

**Emerica2843** · 01-24-2006, 04:06 PM

also what brand/model would you recommend? i have 2 sony 12 inch 1200w subs and a 2-channel kenwood 800w amp.

**binary.h4x** · 01-24-2006, 04:54 PM

2 names for the same thing. And a 1F cap should be the same as any other 1F cap. Whatever fits your budget.

**Emerica2843** · 01-24-2006, 10:24 PM

thanks

**CAA** · 01-25-2006, 04:24 PM

Spend your money on a decent power source (Optima Yellowtop or similar) and you'll probably find you don't need a capacitor at all.

**gnomad** · 01-26-2006, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by CAA

Spend your money on a decent power source (Optima Yellowtop or similar) and you'll probably find you don't need a capacitor at all.

True, but caps can still help, especially if you have a long power run between the battery and your amps and/or that cable isn't as thick as it should be.

-g.

**OoNikFraleyoO** · 01-26-2006, 12:24 PM

True except a battery isn't a power source. If you are boarderline I'd say get a good battery (gel cell). If your past boardline get a high output alt. Caps make good homemade stunguns and fireworks.