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<blockquote data-quote="rthouck" data-source="post: 11855544" data-attributes="member: 51092"><p>They do sell them. But they sell a lot of stuff and they didn't recommend all of it during my install. While this is one of the most (if not the most) highly debated topic I can find in car stereo's the facts don't really change much.</p><p></p><p>Capacitors do put another load on the alternator. But if you're within normal operating limits that's not a problem. And they also do what they're intended to do - supply voltage quickly when needed. As I said they will not band aid a dying (spell checked it - "dieing" is not a word) electrical system just do their job when songs with heavy bass are on.</p><p></p><p>As for JL Audio - well I priced several amps from them. And they make (IMO) some of the best audio equipment out there. It's also some of the most expensive, amplifiers come with built in capacitors and I'm sure JL doesn't skimp out there, probably one of the reasons their stuff is so nice (but expensive). But since the 5 channel amps they sell range from about $500 to $1000 it wasn't realistic for my project. I almost bought a used one off eBay for the price of my new Boston Acoustic but car audio equipment is something I don't trust used (abused way to often). So for my build I think the Boston Acoustics 5 channel with a capacitor (which kept me around $250) was the way to go. Also as I said I'm not a car stereo guy so mid-level or even entry level aftermarket is a huge improvement to my relatively unsensitive ear.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rthouck, post: 11855544, member: 51092"] They do sell them. But they sell a lot of stuff and they didn't recommend all of it during my install. While this is one of the most (if not the most) highly debated topic I can find in car stereo's the facts don't really change much. Capacitors do put another load on the alternator. But if you're within normal operating limits that's not a problem. And they also do what they're intended to do - supply voltage quickly when needed. As I said they will not band aid a dying (spell checked it - "dieing" is not a word) electrical system just do their job when songs with heavy bass are on. As for JL Audio - well I priced several amps from them. And they make (IMO) some of the best audio equipment out there. It's also some of the most expensive, amplifiers come with built in capacitors and I'm sure JL doesn't skimp out there, probably one of the reasons their stuff is so nice (but expensive). But since the 5 channel amps they sell range from about $500 to $1000 it wasn't realistic for my project. I almost bought a used one off eBay for the price of my new Boston Acoustic but car audio equipment is something I don't trust used (abused way to often). So for my build I think the Boston Acoustics 5 channel with a capacitor (which kept me around $250) was the way to go. Also as I said I'm not a car stereo guy so mid-level or even entry level aftermarket is a huge improvement to my relatively unsensitive ear. [/QUOTE]
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