Headlights Dim when bass hits? Whats the solution?

[Vtrturbosd]

Hello people on this fourm good morning. Ok so i have installed a car subwoofer system into my vtrtubro. Its pushing around 1500 rms on stock electricals. When you increase the volume high the bass seems to sound less loud and also the xenon lights start to dim as the bass hits. Now i am aware about upgrading the alternator, big 3 etc, deep cycle battery, but do you think a power cap would do the trick because according to this car audio website i came across it mentions in the article that it will help it slighly. You can also get different sizes ones, which one is the best.

[Jizanthapus]

Isn't that just what happens? Like if you fitted a lower powered sub and amp it wouldn't be as bad.

I looked into power caps when I was into this kind of thing, and you get most people saying they do fuck all with the odd person saying they actually work.

I think the only options are upgrade your wiring and alternator or downgrade your ICE.

[Manu]

A capacitor does not produce electricity, you're just trying to suck more power than the car can produce. Be careful that the car doesn't go up in flames, as the insurance won't pay for vehicles modified in such a way.

pushing around 1500 rms

rms figures are peak output handling capacity (max figure of what a speaker can handle). You're not pushing anywhere near that. Solve the problem by fitting a smaller sub.

[Manu]

Originally Posted by Jizanthapus

they do fuck all with the odd person saying they actually work.
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That would be the good people from halfords...

[Stissy]

Capacitors are used to store charge and release it quickly for brief power peaks. So if you’re listening to music that has heavy bass (and therefore a need for pull more current in short bursts) you will benefit from a capacitor. However, the amount of benefit depends entirely on your setup. You might notice a huge difference or you might notice nothing. I am ‘running’ 2x 100w rms speakers and 1x 200w rms sub with no capacitor on the standard battery and alternator without problems.

[deano_123]

Capacitor wont solve your problem, I had this with just one 10'' and it still dimmed the lights. Back in the Max Power heyday I had a 155 db corsa that ran 3 redtop batteries to power the speaker setup of 2 x RF 15''s each powered by their own amp, this overcame the drop in voltage

[Stissy]

Originally Posted by deano_123

Capacitor wont solve your problem

It will if it’s properly mated to the system – or it’ll at least reduce the issue.