Tsunami COMPETITION Series Capacitor Amp-style hybrid capacitor with dual blue LCD meters 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# 120X15H20 offer details Item# 120X15H20 Review Sumary 2 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 HCAP-10 $249.99 Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Our take on the Tsunami COMPETITION Series Capacitor by Matt Freeman You've got a heavy-duty car audio system with multiple amps, but the headlights dim every time the bass hits. Tsunami's amp-style hybrid capacitors ensure that your system gets a steady supply of power for maximum performance, and act as a stabilizer between the amps and your car's electrical system. Tsunami's COMPETITION Series hybrid capacitor stores a veritable torrent of power, and delivers it to your amps whenever they need it. The satin-chrome housing and chrome covers will look spectacular in your ride, and the pair of blue LCD readouts show you exactly how much voltage is coursing through your system. One 1/0-gauge and three 4/8-gauge terminals handle your wiring needs. Highlights:20-farad hybrid capacitordual blue LCD meterssatin-chrome plated amp-style housingchrome-plated front and rear coversone 1/0-gauge, three 4/8-gauge positive and negative wiring terminals9-716"W x 2-3/4"H x 7-3/4"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 20 Farad capacitor 4 Mounting brackets Four 5/16" Machine screws Four 5/8" Self-tapping screws 1 Charging bulb 3/16" Allen wrench 3mm Allen wrench 2.5mm Allen wrench 1.5mm Allen wrench White cotton gloves 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 are two digital displays, one showing your precise voltage in 0.1 volt steps, the other showing system current in 1 amp steps. Flashing LEDs: There are five blue LEDs that pulse with the charge/discharge cycles. Audible Voltage Warning: If the voltage drops below 10 volts, rises above 17.5 volts, or the polarity is reversed the capacitor emits an audible alarm. Construction: The X15HCAP-20 is built using hi-end platinum plated 100% brass solid parts, multiple smaller capacitors are linked together to provide the lowest ESR and the largest momentary discharge current. Installation Installation: The X15HCAP-20 is styled much like an amplifier and all the wiring is connected on one end to set screw terminals. The positive and negative input terminals are sized for 1/0 gauge wire. The positive and negative (three each) output terminals are sized for 4 gauge wire but are shipped with inserts sized for 8 gauge wire. The positive input terminal is connected to the battery (and fused at the battery), the positive output terminals are connected to the positive inputs on your amps. The negative input is grounded to the car's chassis and the negative outputs can be used to ground your amps. There are four remote terminals, one connected to the radio, the others can trigger you amps. With the remote wire connection to your radio, the capacitor display and LEDs turn off when you turn the system off. Before the battery is connected you must charge the capacitor with the included light bulb. Specifications Specifications: Capacitance: 20 Farad Maximum Operating DC Voltage: 16 volt/18 volt surge ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance): < 0.0015 ohm @120 Hz/25° C 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. Review title * Email * Please include your email* Please enter a valid email address. 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The layout and the added distribution blocks make this cap well worth the money. I had a 1.5 Farad cap before and this is a large improvement. It's nice to see the Voltage and Amp draw. This has no problem feeding my hungry Alpine and Clarion Amps. Definately easier to work with than the cap shaped caps. Give it a try... 32 out of 36 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Outstanding Written By adam, Mass. on Tuesday, October 02, 2007 I bought this cap needing more power (with three amplifiers pulling 160 amps on peak bass hits you need all the power you can get). I was using two Optima yellow tops prior to keep up and could not get the response I needed. This cap is amazing once installed (very easy install by the way) the difference was night and day. No more dimming of the lights and I was even able to get rid of one of the batteries. Now since I have upgraded my amps and subs and most everything else I am going to buy the 40 to keep up. In my opinion these caps are worth every penny. In the world of car audio as every competitor and enthusiast knows you can only get out of your amp's what you put in. 48 out of 54 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-2 of 2 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 (22 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... 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Our take on the Tsunami COMPETITION Series Capacitor by Matt Freeman You've got a heavy-duty car audio system with multiple amps, but the headlights dim every time the bass hits. Tsunami's amp-style hybrid capacitors ensure that your system gets a steady supply of power for maximum performance, and act as a stabilizer between the amps and your car's electrical system. Tsunami's COMPETITION Series hybrid capacitor stores a veritable torrent of power, and delivers it to your amps whenever they need it. The satin-chrome housing and chrome covers will look spectacular in your ride, and the pair of blue LCD readouts show you exactly how much voltage is coursing through your system. One 1/0-gauge and three 4/8-gauge terminals handle your wiring needs. Highlights:20-farad hybrid capacitordual blue LCD meterssatin-chrome plated amp-style housingchrome-plated front and rear coversone 1/0-gauge, three 4/8-gauge positive and negative wiring terminals9-716"W x 2-3/4"H x 7-3/4"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 20 Farad capacitor 4 Mounting brackets Four 5/16" Machine screws Four 5/8" Self-tapping screws 1 Charging bulb 3/16" Allen wrench 3mm Allen wrench 2.5mm Allen wrench 1.5mm Allen wrench White cotton gloves 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 are two digital displays, one showing your precise voltage in 0.1 volt steps, the other showing system current in 1 amp steps. Flashing LEDs: There are five blue LEDs that pulse with the charge/discharge cycles. Audible Voltage Warning: If the voltage drops below 10 volts, rises above 17.5 volts, or the polarity is reversed the capacitor emits an audible alarm. Construction: The X15HCAP-20 is built using hi-end platinum plated 100% brass solid parts, multiple smaller capacitors are linked together to provide the lowest ESR and the largest momentary discharge current. Installation Installation: The X15HCAP-20 is styled much like an amplifier and all the wiring is connected on one end to set screw terminals. The positive and negative input terminals are sized for 1/0 gauge wire. The positive and negative (three each) output terminals are sized for 4 gauge wire but are shipped with inserts sized for 8 gauge wire. The positive input terminal is connected to the battery (and fused at the battery), the positive output terminals are connected to the positive inputs on your amps. The negative input is grounded to the car's chassis and the negative outputs can be used to ground your amps. There are four remote terminals, one connected to the radio, the others can trigger you amps. With the remote wire connection to your radio, the capacitor display and LEDs turn off when you turn the system off. Before the battery is connected you must charge the capacitor with the included light bulb. Specifications Specifications: Capacitance: 20 Farad Maximum Operating DC Voltage: 16 volt/18 volt surge ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance): < 0.0015 ohm @120 Hz/25° C
5 out of 5 Definately a great Cap... Written By larryvk, Seattle, Washington on Thursday, October 04, 2007 Great Cap. Easy to connect. The layout and the added distribution blocks make this cap well worth the money. I had a 1.5 Farad cap before and this is a large improvement. It's nice to see the Voltage and Amp draw. This has no problem feeding my hungry Alpine and Clarion Amps. Definately easier to work with than the cap shaped caps. Give it a try... 32 out of 36 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Outstanding Written By adam, Mass. on Tuesday, October 02, 2007 I bought this cap needing more power (with three amplifiers pulling 160 amps on peak bass hits you need all the power you can get). I was using two Optima yellow tops prior to keep up and could not get the response I needed. This cap is amazing once installed (very easy install by the way) the difference was night and day. No more dimming of the lights and I was even able to get rid of one of the batteries. Now since I have upgraded my amps and subs and most everything else I am going to buy the 40 to keep up. In my opinion these caps are worth every penny. In the world of car audio as every competitor and enthusiast knows you can only get out of your amp's what you put in. 48 out of 54 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 (22 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 (22 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...
