Tsunami LITEWAVE Series PP1002TM 2.0-farad wedge-style capacitor with blue LCD meter Zoom Front Video loading and will display in just a moment. Photos Videos My vehicle's homepage We don't check this item for fit or compatibility. Item# 120PP1002T offer details Item# 120PP1002T Review Sumary 18 people say DISCONTINUED This item is no longer available to purchase. Contact us for other options Call Email Chat See all Capacitors In-stock Alternative Tsunami LITEWAVE Series PP912UM-CAP $99.99 Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Our take on the Tsunami LITEWAVE Series PP1002TM by Matt Freeman With Tsunami capacitors, you'll never have to worry about getting enough power to the amplifiers in your high-end mobile audio system. This 2-farad cap stores up a reservoir of power, and delivers it exactly when your amps, subs, and speakers need it most. The blue LCD meter shows you just how much juice your cap is putting out. Blue flashing LEDs and a blue LED accent ring add a cool look to your installation. An audible warning lets you know if the voltage is too low or too high. Highlights:2-farad wedge-style capacitor (24-volt surge)blue LCD meterflashing blue LEDsblue LED accent ringaudible low/high-voltage warning2-gauge positive and negative wiring terminals (4-gauge adapters included)3-5/8"W x 11-1/8"H x 3-3/8"Dwarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual One 2 Farad capacitor 2 Mounting bracket bases 2 Mounting bracket straps Eight 5/8" Self-tapping screws 1 Charging bulb 3/16" Allen wrench Plastic terminal cover (installed) Instructions Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Overview Features Installation Specifications Overview Overview: The overall response of your audio system will be enhanced with the use of capacitors due to their ability to store a large amount of current and discharge it quickly to supplement your amplifier's power supply during high current demand (bass note). The Tsunami capacitor is a logical addition to your system due to the fact that automotive batteries aren't designed to deliver the current to satisfy the requirements of high powered audio components. It can also filter AC voltage induced in the system by the amplifier's power supply which could cause objectionable noise. One Farad of capacitance is recommended for each 500 watts of amplifier power, but you can never have too much capacitance for any system. Features Display: There is a digital charge level indicator display. The digital display shows your precise voltage in 0.1 volt steps. LED Ring: Once the capacitor is charged, ten blue LEDs around the base of the terminals light up. Chasing LEDs: There are two rows of two blue chase LEDs that pulse with the charge/discharge cycles. Audible Voltage Warning: If the voltage drops below 10 volts or rises above 17.5 volts the capacitor emits an audible alarm. Sleep Mode: After a few minutes without any load (with the amp off) the capacitor enters a sleep mode; all the lights turn off to avoid discharging the cap, and subsequently the car's battery. Installation Installation: On the top of the capacitor on the right side are three positive terminals. These terminals are shorted together, so they are interchangeable, one is connected to the battery (and fused at the battery), the other two to the positive inputs on the amps. On the top of the capacitor on the left side are three negative terminals. These terminals are shorted together, so they are interchangeable, any of them can be grounded to the car's chassis. The positive and negative terminals are set screw terminals, each sized for 2 gauge wire, but they're shipped with a removable insert sized for 4 gauge wire. Before the battery is connected you must charge the capacitor with the included light bulb. Specifications Specifications: Capacitance: 2 Farad Maximum Operating DC Voltage: 20 volt/24 volt surge ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance): < 0.002 ohm Product Reviews Review this product Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. 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Submit Share this product 1-10 of 18 items >> 10 Per Page 20 Per Page 50 Per Page Sort Results By: Date Reviewed | Rating | Helpfulness 5 out of 5 Great Capacitor Written By Crutchfield, Slidell, LA on Thursday, July 23, 2009 This capacitor is great for those running a high powered system, but you may need to go bigger depending on the setup of your system. I am running about 1500 watts for my system and it seems to get the job done. The blue accent light is nice as well as the triangle design. I am very impressed with this unit and I would defiantly recommend this to anyone who doesn't want to burn up their alternator or battery. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Good Product Written By Jonathan, Seattle, WA on Wednesday, July 08, 2009 I have this cap pushing power to an A600.1 amp that power 10 JL w6 10's. After installing this cap I noticed a cleaner and more accurate bass response which is pretty good for the price. Install was a breeze, product is great, looks cool, but the only con I can see is the cheesy mounting bracket that is comes with. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Capacitor for the Price Written By Travis, Fargo, ND on Friday, January 09, 2009 To those saying the capacitor helps reduce or even eliminate car lights from dimming, please consider doing the "Big 3" upgrade. A capacitor installed in that situation is merely a bandaid to the problem. Just Google the "big 3 upgrade" to find out which wires to replace in the car. Dimming lights is an electrical issue and is a visual aid to insufficient current being delivered by your alternator and/or battery. That said, this capacitor is GREAT! I run about 1,000W RMS through 3 amplifiers to 6 speakers and a sub. There is a considerable difference to the bass reproduction and my sub became more responsive and MUCH more punchy. It's a great (and cheap) way to improve your car's sound after doing the big 3 upgrade. 8 out of 8 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Tsunami LITEWAVE Series PP1002TM Written By Gomez, Las Vegas, NV on Thursday, September 18, 2008 I just bought this cap because i was tired of buying batteries or driving down the street with my lights dimming during a good song. I bought this and it seems like everythings is fine now. I think that a cap would make a big diff. in sound quality. But boy let me tell you it does. But the cap somewhere where you can show it off. It has a bright leds on it that make your system look that much more better. 3 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 nice cap Written By david, florida on Thursday, May 08, 2008 i bought this cap to give more power to my kicker 1000.1 and a rockford fosgate 200.2 channel amp. it makes my system sound better and crisper. 1 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Tsunami LITEWAVE Series PP1002TM Written By Rob, Bridgeport, CT on Sunday, March 16, 2008 I have a 1400 watt amp goin to 2 12 inch subs. bofore i put the capaciter in i had a major problem with every light in my car dimming. once i put the cap in, it solved the problem. my only complaint is that the top of the cap were u put the wires to is kind of flimsy. it hasn't hurt the performance of the cap, but i personally like things to be built solid. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Awesome backu! Written By KELLIN, Atlanta on Friday, January 25, 2008 Awesome! Made my JL Stealth 10" Sub Box for my 2008 Ford F-150 Limited punch hard and never dim any lights. Highly recommend it! 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Nice cap Written By osiris2600, Washington, DC on Saturday, January 19, 2008 I got this cap because I was tired of my lights dimming. Prior to getting this cap I've gone through 3 subs. Two jl 12w3's and one kicker. I had the feeling this had to do with how my shop set up my amps. I have two amps, jl 500/1 and 300/4 and they had the positive lead going directly to my 500/1 and they then combined another 4 gauge lead AT THE 500/1 terminal and then ran it to my 300/4. Let me say this again so that everyone understands! They cut both of the 4 gauge wires in half, twisted them together, and stuck it in the 500/1 terminal!!! To make a long story short after my last sub blew I didn't bother getting a new one till I could get the cap and do a PROPER install. I bought the cap and installed it myself (without a sub) and my interior speakers were sounding BEAUTIFUL. I could instantly hear the difference. Then I bought a JL 12w7 and it's just insane. I've never heard such hard hitting clear sounding bass in my life. Now the reason i gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because at night my interior and head lights still dim a tad bit but definitely not nearly as much as they did without the cap. I'm not sure if "slight" dimming is normal at high volumes even with capacitors or maybe I should have bought one with a higher farad rating. I've heard that JL Audio amps actually pump out more then what they are rated at so I'm probably pumping more then 800 watts RMS. Even still, I thought 2 farads would have been enough. In conclusion i'm very happy with this cap. A neat feature is that you can run two amps with this one cap and you won't have to buy a separate power distribution block which was very convenient for me. 9 out of 12 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 BEST CAP EVER Written By teel23, LONGVIEW, TX on Monday, November 26, 2007 THIS CAP REALLY HELPS MY KICKER ZX750.1 ROCK MY SUBS. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CAP IF YOU ARE GOING TO USE THIS KIND OF AMP, OR ANY OTHER AMP WITH ALOT OF HIGH POWER 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 3 out of 5 LEDs too bright Written By jeffery, Shreveport LA on Monday, June 18, 2007 I agree with the others, this cap is more than ample to throw power at my two subs (about 650 RMS). My complaint is the LEDs are so bright they hinder my ability to see traffic in my rear view mirror (I have a Corvette). One other con is the plastic mounting brackets feel cheap. They seem to work well as designed, but I am not sure how long they will last before cracking. 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-10 of 18 items >> Learn more about Capacitors Learn more about Capacitors Capacitors FAQ Capacitors FAQ Buck Pomerantz 12/9/2011 based on 67 ratings (20 comments) First of all, what is a capacitor? Can it help my stereo system sound better? How do you hook it up? Get the answers to these and other questions here in our Capacitors FAQ. Video: Installing A Car Amplifier Video: Installing A Car Amplifier Video Guest 6/23/2008 based on 59 ratings (7 comments) Watch a brief video to get an overview of what's involved in installing an amp in a vehicle. General Amplifier Installation Tips General Amplifier Installation Tips Crutchfield Writing Team 4/22/2010 based on 52 ratings (20 comments) Every vehicle is different, so you may encounter problems that differ from the installation that we've just described. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you plan your amp installation. Amplifier Installation Guide Amplifier Installation Guide Crutchfield Writing Team 7/15/2008 based on 117 ratings (32 comments) Step-by-step guide to amplifier installation. Headlights Dim When the Music Plays Headlights Dim When the Music Plays Buck Pomerantz 10/26/2011 based on 56 ratings (10 comments) Your headlights dim when the stereo pulls too much power out of your car's electrical system. Every part of the electrical system suffers because of the amp's sudden demand on the limited supply of... Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Capacitors For a more in-depth review and enhanced detailed information on the Tsunami LITEWAVE Series PP1002TM, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/ISEO-rccbcspd/p_120PP1002T/Tsunami-LITEWAVE-Series-PP1002TM.html ). close X Can we help you find something or answer a question? Chat with a Crutchfield advisor or call 1-800-320-6609. Chat
Our take on the Tsunami LITEWAVE Series PP1002TM by Matt Freeman With Tsunami capacitors, you'll never have to worry about getting enough power to the amplifiers in your high-end mobile audio system. This 2-farad cap stores up a reservoir of power, and delivers it exactly when your amps, subs, and speakers need it most. The blue LCD meter shows you just how much juice your cap is putting out. Blue flashing LEDs and a blue LED accent ring add a cool look to your installation. An audible warning lets you know if the voltage is too low or too high. Highlights:2-farad wedge-style capacitor (24-volt surge)blue LCD meterflashing blue LEDsblue LED accent ringaudible low/high-voltage warning2-gauge positive and negative wiring terminals (4-gauge adapters included)3-5/8"W x 11-1/8"H x 3-3/8"Dwarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual One 2 Farad capacitor 2 Mounting bracket bases 2 Mounting bracket straps Eight 5/8" Self-tapping screws 1 Charging bulb 3/16" Allen wrench Plastic terminal cover (installed) Instructions Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Overview Features Installation Specifications Overview Overview: The overall response of your audio system will be enhanced with the use of capacitors due to their ability to store a large amount of current and discharge it quickly to supplement your amplifier's power supply during high current demand (bass note). The Tsunami capacitor is a logical addition to your system due to the fact that automotive batteries aren't designed to deliver the current to satisfy the requirements of high powered audio components. It can also filter AC voltage induced in the system by the amplifier's power supply which could cause objectionable noise. One Farad of capacitance is recommended for each 500 watts of amplifier power, but you can never have too much capacitance for any system. Features Display: There is a digital charge level indicator display. The digital display shows your precise voltage in 0.1 volt steps. LED Ring: Once the capacitor is charged, ten blue LEDs around the base of the terminals light up. Chasing LEDs: There are two rows of two blue chase LEDs that pulse with the charge/discharge cycles. Audible Voltage Warning: If the voltage drops below 10 volts or rises above 17.5 volts the capacitor emits an audible alarm. Sleep Mode: After a few minutes without any load (with the amp off) the capacitor enters a sleep mode; all the lights turn off to avoid discharging the cap, and subsequently the car's battery. Installation Installation: On the top of the capacitor on the right side are three positive terminals. These terminals are shorted together, so they are interchangeable, one is connected to the battery (and fused at the battery), the other two to the positive inputs on the amps. On the top of the capacitor on the left side are three negative terminals. These terminals are shorted together, so they are interchangeable, any of them can be grounded to the car's chassis. The positive and negative terminals are set screw terminals, each sized for 2 gauge wire, but they're shipped with a removable insert sized for 4 gauge wire. Before the battery is connected you must charge the capacitor with the included light bulb. Specifications Specifications: Capacitance: 2 Farad Maximum Operating DC Voltage: 20 volt/24 volt surge ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance): < 0.002 ohm
5 out of 5 Great Capacitor Written By Crutchfield, Slidell, LA on Thursday, July 23, 2009 This capacitor is great for those running a high powered system, but you may need to go bigger depending on the setup of your system. I am running about 1500 watts for my system and it seems to get the job done. The blue accent light is nice as well as the triangle design. I am very impressed with this unit and I would defiantly recommend this to anyone who doesn't want to burn up their alternator or battery. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Good Product Written By Jonathan, Seattle, WA on Wednesday, July 08, 2009 I have this cap pushing power to an A600.1 amp that power 10 JL w6 10's. After installing this cap I noticed a cleaner and more accurate bass response which is pretty good for the price. Install was a breeze, product is great, looks cool, but the only con I can see is the cheesy mounting bracket that is comes with. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Great Capacitor for the Price Written By Travis, Fargo, ND on Friday, January 09, 2009 To those saying the capacitor helps reduce or even eliminate car lights from dimming, please consider doing the "Big 3" upgrade. A capacitor installed in that situation is merely a bandaid to the problem. Just Google the "big 3 upgrade" to find out which wires to replace in the car. Dimming lights is an electrical issue and is a visual aid to insufficient current being delivered by your alternator and/or battery. That said, this capacitor is GREAT! I run about 1,000W RMS through 3 amplifiers to 6 speakers and a sub. There is a considerable difference to the bass reproduction and my sub became more responsive and MUCH more punchy. It's a great (and cheap) way to improve your car's sound after doing the big 3 upgrade. 8 out of 8 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Tsunami LITEWAVE Series PP1002TM Written By Gomez, Las Vegas, NV on Thursday, September 18, 2008 I just bought this cap because i was tired of buying batteries or driving down the street with my lights dimming during a good song. I bought this and it seems like everythings is fine now. I think that a cap would make a big diff. in sound quality. But boy let me tell you it does. But the cap somewhere where you can show it off. It has a bright leds on it that make your system look that much more better. 3 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 nice cap Written By david, florida on Thursday, May 08, 2008 i bought this cap to give more power to my kicker 1000.1 and a rockford fosgate 200.2 channel amp. it makes my system sound better and crisper. 1 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Tsunami LITEWAVE Series PP1002TM Written By Rob, Bridgeport, CT on Sunday, March 16, 2008 I have a 1400 watt amp goin to 2 12 inch subs. bofore i put the capaciter in i had a major problem with every light in my car dimming. once i put the cap in, it solved the problem. my only complaint is that the top of the cap were u put the wires to is kind of flimsy. it hasn't hurt the performance of the cap, but i personally like things to be built solid. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Awesome backu! Written By KELLIN, Atlanta on Friday, January 25, 2008 Awesome! Made my JL Stealth 10" Sub Box for my 2008 Ford F-150 Limited punch hard and never dim any lights. Highly recommend it! 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Nice cap Written By osiris2600, Washington, DC on Saturday, January 19, 2008 I got this cap because I was tired of my lights dimming. Prior to getting this cap I've gone through 3 subs. Two jl 12w3's and one kicker. I had the feeling this had to do with how my shop set up my amps. I have two amps, jl 500/1 and 300/4 and they had the positive lead going directly to my 500/1 and they then combined another 4 gauge lead AT THE 500/1 terminal and then ran it to my 300/4. Let me say this again so that everyone understands! They cut both of the 4 gauge wires in half, twisted them together, and stuck it in the 500/1 terminal!!! To make a long story short after my last sub blew I didn't bother getting a new one till I could get the cap and do a PROPER install. I bought the cap and installed it myself (without a sub) and my interior speakers were sounding BEAUTIFUL. I could instantly hear the difference. Then I bought a JL 12w7 and it's just insane. I've never heard such hard hitting clear sounding bass in my life. Now the reason i gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because at night my interior and head lights still dim a tad bit but definitely not nearly as much as they did without the cap. I'm not sure if "slight" dimming is normal at high volumes even with capacitors or maybe I should have bought one with a higher farad rating. I've heard that JL Audio amps actually pump out more then what they are rated at so I'm probably pumping more then 800 watts RMS. Even still, I thought 2 farads would have been enough. In conclusion i'm very happy with this cap. A neat feature is that you can run two amps with this one cap and you won't have to buy a separate power distribution block which was very convenient for me. 9 out of 12 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 BEST CAP EVER Written By teel23, LONGVIEW, TX on Monday, November 26, 2007 THIS CAP REALLY HELPS MY KICKER ZX750.1 ROCK MY SUBS. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CAP IF YOU ARE GOING TO USE THIS KIND OF AMP, OR ANY OTHER AMP WITH ALOT OF HIGH POWER 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
3 out of 5 LEDs too bright Written By jeffery, Shreveport LA on Monday, June 18, 2007 I agree with the others, this cap is more than ample to throw power at my two subs (about 650 RMS). My complaint is the LEDs are so bright they hinder my ability to see traffic in my rear view mirror (I have a Corvette). One other con is the plastic mounting brackets feel cheap. They seem to work well as designed, but I am not sure how long they will last before cracking. 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Learn more about Capacitors Learn more about Capacitors Capacitors FAQ Capacitors FAQ Buck Pomerantz 12/9/2011 based on 67 ratings (20 comments) First of all, what is a capacitor? Can it help my stereo system sound better? How do you hook it up? Get the answers to these and other questions here in our Capacitors FAQ. Video: Installing A Car Amplifier Video: Installing A Car Amplifier Video Guest 6/23/2008 based on 59 ratings (7 comments) Watch a brief video to get an overview of what's involved in installing an amp in a vehicle. General Amplifier Installation Tips General Amplifier Installation Tips Crutchfield Writing Team 4/22/2010 based on 52 ratings (20 comments) Every vehicle is different, so you may encounter problems that differ from the installation that we've just described. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you plan your amp installation. Amplifier Installation Guide Amplifier Installation Guide Crutchfield Writing Team 7/15/2008 based on 117 ratings (32 comments) Step-by-step guide to amplifier installation. Headlights Dim When the Music Plays Headlights Dim When the Music Plays Buck Pomerantz 10/26/2011 based on 56 ratings (10 comments) Your headlights dim when the stereo pulls too much power out of your car's electrical system. Every part of the electrical system suffers because of the amp's sudden demand on the limited supply of... Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Capacitors
Capacitors FAQ Capacitors FAQ Buck Pomerantz 12/9/2011 based on 67 ratings (20 comments) First of all, what is a capacitor? Can it help my stereo system sound better? How do you hook it up? Get the answers to these and other questions here in our Capacitors FAQ.
Video: Installing A Car Amplifier Video: Installing A Car Amplifier Video Guest 6/23/2008 based on 59 ratings (7 comments) Watch a brief video to get an overview of what's involved in installing an amp in a vehicle.
General Amplifier Installation Tips General Amplifier Installation Tips Crutchfield Writing Team 4/22/2010 based on 52 ratings (20 comments) Every vehicle is different, so you may encounter problems that differ from the installation that we've just described. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you plan your amp installation.
Amplifier Installation Guide Amplifier Installation Guide Crutchfield Writing Team 7/15/2008 based on 117 ratings (32 comments) Step-by-step guide to amplifier installation.
Headlights Dim When the Music Plays Headlights Dim When the Music Plays Buck Pomerantz 10/26/2011 based on 56 ratings (10 comments) Your headlights dim when the stereo pulls too much power out of your car's electrical system. Every part of the electrical system suffers because of the amp's sudden demand on the limited supply of...
