hey, i just installed my system (2 12", cap, and amp)with a line output converter (i have Bose), and not only does my system sound muffled and unclear(i think that's more of a gain issue on my line output converter), but my lights dim with every beat...what can i do to stop this from happening and enjoy clear bass?

thanks.

 

Many solutions depending on how much you want to spend. Id say sell the cap and put a 2nd battery in your trunk. Or you can upgrade your battery under your hood, get an engine grounding kit, get a bigger alternator, etc. Like I said, if I were you Id pick up a yellow top and a high current battery relay. Throw those in your trunk and you should be good.

-kevin

 

Now Kevin you know better...cant just replace a cap and add a battery...Def ditch the cap, but with the stock alt adding a battery is gonna do more harm then good.

 

upgrading the grounds is a start.

(which i should be doing too...i get dimming with under 500 watts )

 

Its better than the cap. I dunno, Ive heard plenty of systems setup like this that work fine, Chris's for example, and others done by the local shop I go to. The owner of the shop in Tampa I always go to explained his reasoning on it to me one time, using all these formulas with the alternators power and the recharge rates of the stinger batteries themselves, all all this complicated crap that was way over my head at the time. But the guy is a damn genious and I trust him, so who knows. Ill have to have him explain it again next time Im there.

 

excuse me? i do believe Chris's car is not a fan of late night tip.

 

rich wtf are you talking about and how does this relate to chris's battery/alternator setup at all

 

dont mask the problem address it
up that alternator and stiffen your power IE Extra battery isolator and enjoy this is a link from my forum that i dragged up when i was sponsored from their site..
Do I Need A Cap?

 

his car cant handle the song, the bass shuts off...thus that setup does not work well like you said it did. (for all that power he has ) wtf r u talking about????

 

well he does have over 2k watts...yes when you get that crazy you need more than just a 2nd batt.

 

Upgrade your wiring to a lower gauge and you'll be all good.