Bass dimming lights

Ram82808 · Jan 6, 2016

So I am about to install 2 12" subs in my crew cab.... I remember back when I had a system my lights would dim every time the bass hit. Then we started using caps . Is their anything newer or better to avoid this?

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BlkRamRt · Jan 6, 2016

big 3 upgrade and a better battery.

Etroze86 · Jan 6, 2016

How much power do you plan to run? I have 2000w that I run now and only when I'm cranked and bass hits hard enough to flex my cab do the interior lights dim. Secret to our trucks is finding a good ground and as stated big 3 and a new battery are great to do as well.

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wsutard1 · Jan 7, 2016

Running a D series amp will help as well. They tend to pull less power and thus dont tax your system as much.

Graygoose · Jan 7, 2016

Most sub amps are class D now, forget caps, get a better battery or bigger alt.

develand · Jan 7, 2016

As others have said, a cap is like band aide to the real problem. Get a good battery, run nice high quality gauge wire and alternator should the need arise.

R/T_Fire · Jan 7, 2016

Another thing to note and do if not already that way is the ground should be same gauge as the power supply, and the shorter the better. With large amps as suggested a good quality battery, If I'm adding a big amp or two I like to use a deep cycle marine battery. Blue top optima is a good start in my opinion

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