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clinker1212
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Capacitors
Car Audio is a bit of a science.
Basically, capacitors are used to filter the signal sent from your head unit to the speakers. There are three types that I know of: High pass, Low Pass and Band Pass.
The high pass capacitor only allows the high part of the signal to pass through to a speaker. These are designed for tweaters or high range speakers. Its a fact that it is not likely for a tweater to blow from an increase in power. In fact the more power the better the sound and the less chance of distortion. Rather a tweater blows from receiving a part of the signal its not designed to handle. You will notice a lot of componant speakers come with the approriate capacitors. Even if you run the splits off of your head unit- I would strongly advise connecting high pass capacitors between the source and your tweaters. The alternative is to buy a 2 or 4 channel amp with band and high pass capacitors installed. that way you can run the 6.5s off of the band and tweaters off of your high pass (much better setup- you will love it). As for your two way speakers, I would run them straight off of the head unit.
I would also check to see whether your sub amp is running a low pass capacitor. check the specs on it. If not I would advise you to get one as they allow for better sound and efficiency. If you do, make sure you install it before the amp. That way it doesnt have to cope with a larger signal and your amp is running more efficiently by only dealing with a part of the signal.
Oh- and I do envy you cause I am still saving for all my stuff. It will end up costing me a little over 2000 for what I want. I already have a poineer mp3 unit with 6x9 4 ways in the section behind the back seat. It puts out a great sound all by itself.
Will be adding the following:
2x10" subs enclosed and ported.
2 Channel Amp capable of 2x 200w RMS to power subs with low pass filter
Splits with seperate passive crossover -50w RMS speakers
4 Channel Amp capable of 4x 50w RMS to power splits (With Band and High pass filters)
Larger alternator to supply the needed power (Have you done this???). Otherwise bye bye battery and alternator.
If you have any other questions feel free to ask. You can get all this info from the web too.
Car Audio is a bit of a science.
Basically, capacitors are used to filter the signal sent from your head unit to the speakers. There are three types that I know of: High pass, Low Pass and Band Pass.
The high pass capacitor only allows the high part of the signal to pass through to a speaker. These are designed for tweaters or high range speakers. Its a fact that it is not likely for a tweater to blow from an increase in power. In fact the more power the better the sound and the less chance of distortion. Rather a tweater blows from receiving a part of the signal its not designed to handle. You will notice a lot of componant speakers come with the approriate capacitors. Even if you run the splits off of your head unit- I would strongly advise connecting high pass capacitors between the source and your tweaters. The alternative is to buy a 2 or 4 channel amp with band and high pass capacitors installed. that way you can run the 6.5s off of the band and tweaters off of your high pass (much better setup- you will love it). As for your two way speakers, I would run them straight off of the head unit.
I would also check to see whether your sub amp is running a low pass capacitor. check the specs on it. If not I would advise you to get one as they allow for better sound and efficiency. If you do, make sure you install it before the amp. That way it doesnt have to cope with a larger signal and your amp is running more efficiently by only dealing with a part of the signal.
Oh- and I do envy you cause I am still saving for all my stuff. It will end up costing me a little over 2000 for what I want. I already have a poineer mp3 unit with 6x9 4 ways in the section behind the back seat. It puts out a great sound all by itself.
Will be adding the following:
2x10" subs enclosed and ported.
2 Channel Amp capable of 2x 200w RMS to power subs with low pass filter
Splits with seperate passive crossover -50w RMS speakers
4 Channel Amp capable of 4x 50w RMS to power splits (With Band and High pass filters)
Larger alternator to supply the needed power (Have you done this???). Otherwise bye bye battery and alternator.
If you have any other questions feel free to ask. You can get all this info from the web too.
