Full Version: Choosing capacitors
There are so many range of capacitors available in the market..i am wondering how to choose a capacitors that suitable..like 0.5 cap or 1.0 cap or 2.0 cap??which one to choose??
You choose the Capasitor for what use?
for sub usage..for component sets also can use capacitors??
QUOTE(kcar6562 @ Nov 14 2007, 11:15 AM)
for sub usage..for component sets also can use capacitors??
For sub mean 0.5uF, 1.0uF, 1.5uF & 2.0 uF cap...
For SQ use, 1.0 uF enough already.
Ya, for component also can use for the one who play passive xover.
QUOTE(loon1031 @ Nov 14 2007, 12:42 PM)
For sub mean 0.5uF, 1.0uF, 1.5uF & 2.0 uF cap...
For SQ use, 1.0 uF enough already.
Ya, for component also can use for the one who play passive xover.
For SQ use, 1.0 uF enough already.
Ya, for component also can use for the one who play passive xover.
Since we're talking about such small values in microfarads (µF), you must be talking about capacitors for crossover networks, right?
If you're looking at power capacitors, I would recommend 1 farad for each amplifier (up to 1000w). I would prefer not to share a single cap with multiple amps. And if you buy the China made caps or even branded commercial ones, most likely they are all made in the same factory in China.
If you're looking for caps that actually make a difference, a minimum would be a Helix/Brax up to the handmade ones made by specialist capacitor manufacturers such as Mundorf (Germany), Jensen (Denmark) etc.
Sorry .. mistake....
It should be 0.5F, 1.0F, 1.5F & 2.0F...
It should be 0.5F, 1.0F, 1.5F & 2.0F...
QUOTE(mnkh27 @ Nov 14 2007, 02:10 PM)
Since we're talking about such small values in microfarads (µF), you must be talking about capacitors for crossover networks, right?
If you're looking at power capacitors, I would recommend 1 farad for each amplifier (up to 1000w). I would prefer not to share a single cap with multiple amps. And if you buy the China made caps or even branded commercial ones, most likely they are all made in the same factory in China.
If you're looking for caps that actually make a difference, a minimum would be a Helix/Brax up to the handmade ones made by specialist capacitor manufacturers such as Mundorf (Germany), Jensen (Denmark) etc.
If you're looking at power capacitors, I would recommend 1 farad for each amplifier (up to 1000w). I would prefer not to share a single cap with multiple amps. And if you buy the China made caps or even branded commercial ones, most likely they are all made in the same factory in China.
If you're looking for caps that actually make a difference, a minimum would be a Helix/Brax up to the handmade ones made by specialist capacitor manufacturers such as Mundorf (Germany), Jensen (Denmark) etc.
So apart from specialist capacitor,intalling a China made cap wont do anything different?? so 1 farad can approximately useful for amplifier up to 1000w..and if using amp with 1000+w will need a higher farad cap??
QUOTE(kcar6562 @ Nov 15 2007, 12:13 AM)
So apart from specialist capacitor,intalling a China made cap wont do anything different?? so 1 farad can approximately useful for amplifier up to 1000w..and if using amp with 1000+w will need a higher farad cap??
Sadly, many caps out there are for cosmetic purposes and are low quality mass produced. Using them does not help your sound system and worst, could put more strain to your charging system.
I don't think you'll be using an amp with continuous power (RMS ) of 1000watts, while taking into account the efficiency of the amplifiers and capability of our charging system. Honestly speaking a good 1 farad capacitor per amplifier is more than sufficient.
Btw, we have Helix DPC1000 (with voltage display) 1 farad smart capacitor clearing at only RM680. Our Mundorf 1 farad cap is going for RM750. Prices for the Mundorf is expected to rise next year due to the increase of the currency rate which we have yet adjusted.
get a more decent alternator/battery before u talk about capacitors....
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