Okay - I'm semi-new to this. I'm running 2 450 Watt 12" Pioneer Subs off of a 780 watt Sony Xplod Amp with a P.O.S. AIWA 52x4 headunit. The fronts are 4x6 Infinitys with the tweeter separate from the driver. The rears are 6x9 3-way Kenwoods. Only the subs are running from the amp. The driver side front driver is blown cuz a penny fell into it and busted it(just my luck). It looks and sounds nice, but I know it can do better. Now what exactly would a capacitor do? And what, besides changing the headunit, might improve this system? I am not on a "tight" budget, but dont have too much to spend...

Thanks,
Jay

 

A capacitor would help your system from experiencing power loss during periods of very high draw, like on very hard or sustained bass notes. It stores electrical energy and acts as a buffer between your car's electrical system and the amp. If your headlights dim on big bass notes, or if your bass sputters out on long notes, a cap would help that. A high-output alternator would help, as well. If you are not having problems like that, however, a cap would do little for your system.

 

correct Rag. a capacitor does nothing for your sound. Like Rag said it acts as a resovouir between your amp and your batter, sending charge to either that needs it. It is not a sound improver like an amp.